If there is one food fad that swept the country off its feet, it has to be millets. Known as superfoods, the small-seeded cereal grains are a great source of fibre and protein and a versatile ingredient to put together a wide assortment of dishes.
Kristi Kikon, a home cook from the north-east Indian state of Nagaland, also helms Ohan Ki– a kitchen that serves authentic Naga pickles and meat. Earlier in May 2025, Kikon prepared an intimate lunch for French designer Christian Louboutin on his recent visit to India.
One of the dishes that made it to Louboutin’s plate was a coconut millet pudding. “He enjoyed it thoroughly since it was the first time he was eating millets,” said Kikon as the happiness in her voice was felt across the phone.
“In a state that celebrates the grains as a part of a Millet Festival, I thought it would be an injustice to conclude a meal without millets,” added Kikon. Taking inspiration from Thai mango sticky rice, Kikon used millet in a pudding– perfectly closing the comforting Naga meal.
