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Unlock Local

By Noopur Porwal

Unlock Local revolves around an entire gamut of regional Indian cuisines. It features each cuisine’s delicacies, it’s history, it’s present, it’s evolution through pre and post Colombian exchange, it’s known and the lesser known local ingredients, etc. Basically, everything above and beyond the world of just tandoor and curries.
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Kerala - Part II

Unlock LocalNov 27, 2020

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Kerala - Part II

Kerala - Part II

In conversation with Chef Sandhya Kumar, exploring Kerala, the age-old trade centre and spice city of the country. Chef Sandhya tells us not just about how the migration of different communities from outside India and within the state itself, has impacted the food practices of the state but also highlights the indigenous culinary culture.

Nov 27, 202015:23
Kerala - Part I

Kerala - Part I

In conversation with Chef Sandhya Kumar, exploring Kerala, the age-old trade centre and spice city of the country. Chef Sandhya tells us not just about how the migration of different communities from outside India and within the state itself, has impacted the food practices of the state but also highlights the indigenous culinary culture.

Oct 25, 202032:12
Kashmir

Kashmir

In conversation with Chef Tanvi Chandan who is a Gujrati but has learned a lot about Kashmiri food culture from her in-laws. We not just talk about the cuisine's special practices around food, but also discuss as to how can the fading culinary culture be restored.

Oct 06, 202045:01
Buoyant Bengal

Buoyant Bengal

In conversation with Arpit, an aspiring chef, but also a marwari brought up in Bengal. Being somebody who has cooked and experimented since forever, Arpit showcases the delicacies of his region and a few must-haves when in Kolkata.

Sep 07, 202043:37
Mystic Mangalore

Mystic Mangalore

In conversation with Premila, a true Mangalorean  (which makes her a fish lover undeniably), who grew up seeing the authentic Mangalorean cooking saga. The fact that Mangalore still remains quite unexplored as a region and that makes it even more interesting to listen to what Premila has to share with us.

Aug 24, 202026:31
Quintessentially Delhi

Quintessentially Delhi

In conversation with Nakul, an aspiring chef, to unravel some fascinating facts around Delhi's cuisine. We talk about chaat's medicinal history, the advent of Delhi's street food vendors,  a typical Delhi home meal, etc. 

Aug 12, 202038:54
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