Recipes

A traditional Maharashtrian thali featuring crispy fried Bombil (Bombay duck) served on a copper plate with steamed rice, yellow dal, onion rings, lemon slice, and fresh coriander, placed on a rustic wooden table with a burlap cloth

Bombil Fry (Maharashtra Style) – Crispy Coastal...

Bombil Fry, also known as Bombay Duck Fry, is a crispy coastal delicacy from Maharashtra made with semolina-coated dry Bombil fish. In this blog, Octorika shares the authentic recipe, cultural...

Bombil Fry (Maharashtra Style) – Crispy Coastal...

Bombil Fry, also known as Bombay Duck Fry, is a crispy coastal delicacy from Maharashtra made with semolina-coated dry Bombil fish. In this blog, Octorika shares the authentic recipe, cultural...

A beautifully styled plate of dry prawn chutney powder placed on a rustic wooden table, garnished with curry leaves and served in an aesthetic food photography setup

Dry Prawn Chutney Powder (Andhra Pradesh Style)...

Dry Prawn Chutney Powder, a beloved recipe from Andhra Pradesh, is a perfect blend of roasted spices and sun-dried prawns that pairs wonderfully with hot rice and ghee. In this...

Dry Prawn Chutney Powder (Andhra Pradesh Style)...

Dry Prawn Chutney Powder, a beloved recipe from Andhra Pradesh, is a perfect blend of roasted spices and sun-dried prawns that pairs wonderfully with hot rice and ghee. In this...

A creative digital composition featuring the map of India with a highlighted focus on Northeast India, surrounded by traditional dry fish dishes and raw dried fish elements, symbolizing the region’s famous dry fish recipes in a cultural and culinary theme

North-East India’s Most Famous Dry Fish Recipes

North-East India is a hidden treasure for food lovers, and dry fish recipes are at the heart of its culinary traditions. From Nagaland’s smoky Axone with Dry Fish to Manipur’s...

North-East India’s Most Famous Dry Fish Recipes

North-East India is a hidden treasure for food lovers, and dry fish recipes are at the heart of its culinary traditions. From Nagaland’s smoky Axone with Dry Fish to Manipur’s...

A creative digital illustration of India’s map highlighting Kerala, Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra with traditional dry fish dishes representing each state’s regional specialty

Regional Specialties: Dry Fish Recipes from Ker...

Dry fish has long been a culinary treasure across India, with each region adding its own unique twist to this flavorful ingredient. From Kerala’s spicy chutneys and curries to Bengal’s...

Regional Specialties: Dry Fish Recipes from Ker...

Dry fish has long been a culinary treasure across India, with each region adding its own unique twist to this flavorful ingredient. From Kerala’s spicy chutneys and curries to Bengal’s...

A bowl of Bengali-style Chingri Shutki Bharta, made with dry prawns, mustard oil, onions, and chilies, served with steamed rice in a rustic setting

Dry Prawns (Chingri Shutki) Bharta – A Bengali ...

Dry Prawns (Chingri Shutki) Bharta is a quintessential Bengali comfort food that captures the essence of traditional cuisine. This dish blends sun-dried prawns with mustard oil, onions, chilies, and garlic...

Dry Prawns (Chingri Shutki) Bharta – A Bengali ...

Dry Prawns (Chingri Shutki) Bharta is a quintessential Bengali comfort food that captures the essence of traditional cuisine. This dish blends sun-dried prawns with mustard oil, onions, chilies, and garlic...

A traditional Kerala meal featuring dry fish chutney made with coconut, spices, and chilies, served alongside a bowl of steaming rice porridge (kanji), highlighting rustic coastal flavors

Kerala-Style Dry Fish Chutney with Kanji (Rice ...

Kerala-Style Dry Fish Chutney with Kanji is a traditional comfort food loved across coastal households in Kerala. The strong, smoky flavors of dry fish are perfectly blended with coconut, red...

Kerala-Style Dry Fish Chutney with Kanji (Rice ...

Kerala-Style Dry Fish Chutney with Kanji is a traditional comfort food loved across coastal households in Kerala. The strong, smoky flavors of dry fish are perfectly blended with coconut, red...