Mutton thali

Once a year, Anvay Kolwankar's farmhouse in Alibaug plays host to a Popti party. The celebration gets its name from the Popti Chicken. "A hole is dug in the ground, and filled with charcoal. Upon this, we place a matka containing chicken and vegetables, and cover it with banana leaves. This is cooked for four hours," says the partner at Light House Café. This dish is an integral part of Kolwankar's Gatari festivities.