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Episode 1 | Gujarat
Airs 8:00pm Thursday 23 September 2021 on SBS Food
India is a diverse country and so is its cuisine. It is said that Indian cuisine changes every 100km and is a reflection of its people and the food grown in that region. Gujarat is predominantly a vegetarian state. In some areas of Gujarat, it may get difficult finding meat. Nevertheless, their vegetarian offerings are delectable and hard to miss. The episode starts with Helly’s dal dhokli, a traditional Gujarati dish made with lentils as the base for the curry and the dhokli is made with wheat flour making it a wholesome dish. We then have Adam’s Milanese Gujarati khichdi, a one-pot meal often called food for the soul because of its simplicity and taste followed by Sandeep’s dal pakwan, one of Gujarat’s most popular breakfast dishes.
Episode 2 | Assam
Airs 8:00pm Thursday 30 September 2021 on SBS Food
In this episode, we visit the North East of India, an area comprised of seven states. Detached from mainland India, the cuisine from this region has influences from its neighbouring countries of Nepal, Burma and China. It is a beautiful mix of indigenous spices and produce native to this region creating a unique flavour profile. The episode includes Adam’s duck and bamboo shoot curry as bamboo shoots are used abundantly in this region. We move to a delicious tea time snack by Helly called kardoi that is served with the famous Assamese tea and finally boot baja (mixed stir fry lentils) with aloo pitika (Assamese version of mashed potatoes with mustard oil) by Sandeep.
Episode 3 | West Bengal
Airs 8:00pm Thursday 7 October 2021 on SBS Food
West Bengal is known for its delicious desserts and seafood and Bengali cuisine prides itself on its flavours and regional produce. Fish and rice are staples and no Bengali meal is complete without a traditional fish curry and in this episode, Sandeep prepares a prawn curry called chingri malai. This curry brings together the classic prawns and coconut cream but with an Indian twist of mustard oil and spices. We also have Helly’s kosha mangsho, a traditional slow-cooked goat curry that is served with lentils and rice and is made on special occasions. The episode ends with Adam’s take on the traditional Bengali fish curry that is tangy and loaded with flavours.
Episode 4 | Kerala
Airs 8:00pm Thursday 14 October 2021 on SBS Food
Known for its scenic backwaters and rich heritage, cuisine from Kerala is the perfect example of coastal cuisine highlighting the produce from this region. The episode takes off with the famous winter ishtu (stew) by Adam made with coconut milk that is fresh, light and full of flavour. The best way to eat the stew is with appam, a traditional bread from Kerala and Sandeep shares his favourite Appam, made with rice and coconut milk that can be eaten at breakfast with chutney or with your favourite curry. We then have Helly’s Kadala Curry, a traditional vegetarian dish full of coastal flavours using curry leaves and native ingredients.
Episode 5 | Kashmir
Airs 8:00pm Thursday 21 October 2021 on SBS Food
In this episode, we visit the beautiful Kashmir valley also proudly known as ‘heaven on earth’ in India. Not only is the place beautiful and scenic, but its cuisine is also distinct thanks to its topography and is full of flavour. Rice and meat are staples along with vegetarian dishes made to cater to the cold climate of this region. The episode begins with Kashmir’s popular tabak maz (twice-cooked lamb ribs) by Adam followed by Helly’s Gucchi pulao using native Australian ingredients and finally, Sandeep’s recipe for tamatar gada, a traditional tomato and fish recipe that he grew up eating as a child in Kashmir.
Episode 6 | Punjab
Airs 8:00pm Thursday 28 October 2021 on SBS Food
Punjabi cuisine is notably one of the most popular cuisines around the world. In this episode, our hosts will bust some myths about Punjabi cuisine and introduce you to some delicious recipes starting with Dhaba style butter chicken by Adam. We then move to a popular ma ki dal (lentils) by Helly along with a blood lime pickle that is full of protein for our vegetarian friends. Finally, Sandeep shares his recipe for a lacha paratha (bread) and carrot raita that goes perfectly with the Dhaba style butter chicken and dal.
Episode 7 | Diwali
Airs 8:00pm Thursday 4 November 2021 on SBS Food
We finally have an episode this season with a dessert special. Diwali to India is what Christmas is to Australia with colourful celebrations abound. And no celebration in India is complete without food so in today’s episode we share recipes that are made especially for Diwali. Adam kicks off this episode with his version of carrot halwa followed by Helly’s kalakand and Sandeep’s quick and easy Rasmalai.
Episode 8 | Rajasthan
Airs 8:00pm Thursday 11 November 2021 on SBS Food
Known for its palaces, deserts, music and people, Rajasthan is one of India’s most popular tourist attractions. What adds to Rajasthan’s beauty is its love for food. In this episode, we will explore some of the best recipes from Rajasthan starting with Adam’s paneer (cottage cheese)/ricotta pakoras, a delicious crunchy snack that goes well with a nice hot cup of chai. We then move to the main course by Sandeep junglee mass (bushmeat). Known for their hunting skills, the maharaja’s of Rajasthan would often bring their bounty to the kitchen to make this delicious curry. For dessert, we have Helly’s ghewar with Davidson’s plum and pistachio that is made for festivals and special occasions.
Episode 9 | Madhya Pradesh
Airs 8:00pm Thursday 18 November 2021 on SBS Food
Coming soon.
Episode 10 | Andrha Pradesh
Airs 8:00pm Thursday 25 November 2021 on SBS Food
Coming soon.
