In India, food is more than sustenance, it is culture, tradition, and community. Among the vast spectrum of culinary delights, one ingredient has a unique power to evoke joy, nostalgia, and creativity: fish. From the bustling markets along the coasts to the kitchens of coastal homes, fish has been a centerpiece of Indian cuisine for generations, celebrated not only for its flavors but for the stories it carries. Shailesh Patel, co-founder, Dam Good Fish, explains, “Within the bustling food culture of India from spicy chaat to creamy curries, there’s one group of foodies whose happiness appears to be almost infectious: fish lovers. Their love for fish sustains them more than a food choice: it is a way of life connected to heritage, health, and community."

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