The OG Fermenters Club: Indian foods that nailed fermentation before it was cool

06 Nov 2025

Everyone’s suddenly sipping kombucha and calling it “gut health”. Meanwhile, Indian kitchens have been fermenting stuff since forever! Sometimes by accident, sometimes on purpose, and always with great results!

We didn’t need mason jars or wellness influencers. We had leftovers, a bit of sun, and grandmothers who knew exactly what they were doing.

Here’s your official invite to the OG Fermenters Club - proudly desi, wildly tangy, and full of flavour!

The OG Fermenters Club: Indian foods that nailed fermentation before it was cool

Your grandma walked so kombucha girls could run. Because in India, fermentation was never a fad, it has always been tradition!

Which of these are you most keen on trying? Let us know your favourite fermented food in the comments!

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