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The gems nobody told you about
Somewhere in India, someone’s aunt makes a pickle that people have been begging for since . Someone’s neighbour makes a chikki that sells out before the tea is ready. We find them. You hear first.
Don’t tell anyone, but something’s cooking.
India’s first invite-only society for homegrown, indie and unusual food finds. The jars, dabbas and secret recipes no algorithm knows about.
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Food you won’t find anywhere else.
No shelf has it. No app has it. There’s no “customers also bought”. These are the things that live in one kitchen, made by one person, and we go and find them.
No, we won’t tell you where the pickle lady lives.
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What we’re looking for
Tap the dark bars. Go on.
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The truly unusual stuff
Chutneys that taste like your grandmother’s mood. Sweets with a name nobody outside one village can pronounce. A snack that makes a stranger go quiet and say “wait, what is ?” We love that quiet.
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Real people, real names
Every find comes with a face and a name. You’ll know who made it, where, and what they argue about when it comes to garlic.
Garlic is a serious topic here.
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Found, then vouched for
We hunt for the good stuff. Members vouch for it. Anything that makes it into the society has been tasted, argued over and approved by people who take this very seriously.
A crumb from the next drop
Coming up
A spiced something from in Pune. We can’t say more. Okay, we can’t say more yet.
You’ll want a spoon for this one.
Please read carefully
Rules of the society
There are only five. Members are expected to break the first one.
Rule one is a test.
- 01Don’t tell anyone.
- 02Then tell everyone.
- 03Always return the dabba with something in it.
- 04Never say “it’s just chutney”.
- 05Bring a friend.
Members wanted
Get yourself an invitation.
It’s invite-only, and it’s free. Ask for one here, or get one from a member. Once you’re in, you get a member number and three invitations of your own. Choose your friends well.
Three invitations each, so choose carefully.