India, June 1 -- We all know milk to be the cornerstone of desserts, but what about the savoury? This World Milk Day, we will explore one of the most versatile tools in a chef's arsenal through a range of regional savoury dishes. "Milk is the one ingredient that turns into countless savoury staples, with each region reinventing it in its own way," says Chef Nishant Choubey. "From tenderising proteins to creating a comforting mouthfeel without overpowering flavours, milk 100% a silent hero."

Milk often does its most important work in dishes where it is barely noticed. Chef Nishant Choubey relies on it in his coastal raw mango curry that combines tart mango and jaggery, an unconventional pairing that requires a delicate balancing act. "Mil...