Odisha-Style Drumstick Leaves Curry (Sajana Saaga Bhaja/tarkari) 📜Origin and Cultural Significance— In the warm, aromatic kitchens of Odisha, where iron pots whisper stories passed down through generations, Sajana Saag — a curry made from tender drumstick leaves — quietly retains its place of honour. It’s not just cooked; it’s remembered. …
Origin and Cultural Significance— Long before modern superfoods made their way into our kitchens, Kolatha (କୋଳଥ) —known as Horsegram —quietly held its ground in Odisha’s countryside. Cherished in Ayurvedic medicine and rural folklore, it was more than a pulse; it was sustenance, medicine and a tradition of the bowl. It …
Origin and Cultural Significance— In Indian culture banana plant has long been cherished for its versatility beyond just its fruit. Every part of the plant, from the Pseudostem to the leaves and flowers, has found use in culinary, medicinal and ritual practices. “Steeped in turmeric and tradition, Manja Rai isn’t …
Debjani Das