Dalit Kitchens of Marathwada

Dalit Kitchens of Marathwada is a groundbreaking Marathi publication that chronicles the culinary traditions of Mahar and Mang communities, exploring how food reflects social divisions and caste discrimination. Part memoir and part cookbook, it features recipes that highlight humble, oil- and ghee-free dishes unfamiliar to upper-caste dictionaries, while also examining religious prescriptions around food and their social implications. Through its narrative, the book sheds light on the cultural significance and transformative power of food in fostering community and identity amidst historical discrimination.