Naan Curry with Sadaf and Archit

IVM Podcasts

In the Naan-Curry Podcast, we explore the rich heritage of food in India one dish at a time.

The conversation, seasoned with enjoyable anecdotes, will give you a historical perspective on the evolution of food in the country and dive deep into the economics that shaped its consumption.

Sadaf is an author, chef and MasterChef India Finalist and Archit is a researcher, consultant and writes on behavioral sciences and economics.

Tune in to new episodes every Wednesday, starting from 28 October.

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Ghee, A Clarified Guide
26-04-2023
Ghee, A Clarified Guide
In this special 100th episode, the 2Gs, our gourmands and geeks, Sadaf and Archit, are spreading some love with ghee. Together, they explore: What did Ibn-e-Batuta find out about ghee in India?Are there health benefits to consuming ghee?What is Bilona ghee?What do the texts of Ayurveda, Rigveda and other Indian mythologies say about ghee?How is ghee used in Hindu rituals?What are the scientific properties of ghee? Sit back, enjoy this century-worthy effort and make some laddus while our 2Gs churn out this conversation. Important links to geek out more Article: The Untold Story of Indian Ghee by Aditya RaghavanArticle: Ghee: A Short Consideration from an Ayurvedic PerspectiveBook: Essential Ayurveda by Shubhra KrishanVideo: How many litre milk are used to make 1kg Bilona ghee?Video: Top 5 reasons to eat ghee everyday by Dr. Hansaji YogendraBook: Foods that Changed History: How Foods Shaped Civilization from the Ancient World to the Present by Christopher Cumo You can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle Sadaf Hussain: @sadaf_hussain  Archit Puri: @thehustlingglutton Subscribe & listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple podcasts, Gaana, Amazon Music or any other podcast app. Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and statements expressed in the episodes of the shows hosted on the IVM Podcasts network are solely those of the individual participants, hosts, and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of IVM Podcasts or its management. IVM Podcasts does not endorse or assume responsibility for any content, claims, or representations made by the participants during the shows. This includes, but is not limited to, the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information provided. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. IVM Podcasts is not liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising out of or in connection with the use or dissemination of the content featured in the shows. Listener discretion is advised.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eating in the Past, Present, and the Future with Charmaine O'Brien
19-04-2023
Eating in the Past, Present, and the Future with Charmaine O'Brien
In this episode, the 2Gs, our gourmands and geeks, Sadaf and Archit, speak with Charmaine O'Brien, an award-winning author, chef, and Ph.D. candidate in creative writing. Together, they explore: Her new book, Eating the Present, Tasting the Future: Exploring India Through Her Changing Food,The evolution and understanding of "Naan" and "Curry" in Australia and IndiaCan you make naan on a barbecue grill?The uniqueness of Delhi’s street food cultureRegional differences and similarities in Indian cuisine over time So, sit back and relax, and let’s understand the evolution of Indian food and where it is headed. Important links to geek out more Social Media: Instagram | WebsiteBook: Eating the Present, Tasting the Future: Exploring India Through her Changing Food by Charmaine O'BrienBook: Flavours Of Delhi: A Food Lover's Guide by Charmaine O'BrienBook: The Penguin Food Guide to India by Charmaine O' BrienArticle: How restaurants, MasterChef and YouTube shaped Indian food by Ruth Dsouza PrabhuArticle: Bengaluru’s Oota, Bombay Canteen, Gurugram’s Comorin—Indian chefs dig into regional cuisine by Charmaine O'Brien You can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle Sadaf Hussain: @sadaf_hussain  Archit Puri: @thehustlingglutton Subscribe & listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple podcasts, Gaana, Amazon Music or any other podcast app. Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jashn-e-Rampur ft.Tarana Hussain Khan
15-02-2023
Jashn-e-Rampur ft.Tarana Hussain Khan
In this episode, the 2Gs, our Gourmands and Geeks Sadaf and Archit are exploring the cuisine of Rampur; one of India's lesser-known cuisines, with Dr. Tarana Hussain Khan, writer and cultural historian. They discuss: What differentiates Rampur cuisine from Mughal, Awadh, Deccan, and others?Royal and commoners’ food of RampurProject Forgotten Food: A project on the forgotten foods of India such as  heritage riceRampur’s popular ‘Taar Gosht Korma’ and various kinds of halwas, including sohan and GoshtWhat was Rampur’s Jashn-e-Benazir?The unique recipes that Nawabs used to enjoy So, sit back and relax, and let’s travel back to the Nawabi Era to get a whiff of cuisine through this podcast, while you bite into some sohan halwa. Important links to geek out more: Social Media | Instagram | TwitterBook: Degh to Dastarkhwan by Tarana Husain KhanBook: The Begum and the Dastan by Tarana Husain KhanBook: Desi Delicacies edited by Claire ChambersArticle: Tracing Rampur’s History from Degh to Dastarkhwan by Tarana Husain KhanArticle: Each box of halwa sohan in Rampur tells stories of lost food legacies by Tarana Husain Khan You can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle Sadaf Hussain: @sadaf_hussain  Archit Puri: @thehustlingglutton Subscribe & listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple podcasts, Gaana, Amazon Music or any other podcast app. Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Empowering Agripreneurs with Mark Kahn
18-01-2023
Empowering Agripreneurs with Mark Kahn
In this episode, the 2Gs, our Gourmands and Geeks Sadaf and Archit are trying to understand the business of agriculture with Mark Kahn, co-founder of Omnivore, an agritech venture capital firm, based in India. Together, they discuss: What inspired Omnivore?How is tech solving the issues faced by stakeholders in the agriculture spaceWhat will help farmers better; subsidies or direct cash transfer?What has been the impact of Agritech in India so far?What is universal farmer income? So, sit back and relax, get some farm-fresh carrots to munch on and explore Agritech with our 2Gs.  Important links to geek out more:   Social Media: Mark Kahn | Linkedin | Website  Article: Omnivore’s Mark Kahn On India’s Place In The Global Agrifood Life Sciences Revolution & Agritech IPOs2 By Nikhil SubramaniamArticle: Inside Mark Kahn's vision to accelerate agri entrepreneurship at Omnivore by Harichandan Arakali  Article: Why Omnivore is betting on India’s entrepreneurial story – and the agritech sector By Suryatapa Chakraborty    Video: Interview with Mark Kahn, Managing Partner of Omnivore    Book by Gurcharan Das; India Unbound You can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle Sadaf Hussain: @sadaf_hussain  Archit Puri: @thehustlingglutton Subscribe & listen to the podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Castbox, AudioBoom, YouTube, Spotify or any other podcast app. Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Representing Indian Food Unapologetically
14-12-2022
Representing Indian Food Unapologetically
Our 2Gs, Sadaf and Archit are hosting two international desis; restaurateur Roni Mazumdar and Chef Vijay Kumar from the New York-based Michelin Star restaurant Semma. Together they discuss: Why is Roni unapologetic about the Indian food he serves?What are the influences behind the food served at Semma?Why does it make no sense to demarcate Indian menus into courses such as appetizers and entrees?How is Semma redefining southern Indian cuisine beyond the stereotypical dosa-idli-vada?Is it necessary to give a European look and feel to Indian cuisine in the name of “Modern Indian”?How do you pair wines with Indian food? So, sit back and relax, and order your favourite south Indian dish while the 2Gs dive deep into the star-studded journey of this extraordinary restaurant.   Important links to geek out more:   Website | Twitter & Instagram: @semmanycArticle: How Semma became the only Indian restaurant in the US to win a Michelin star this year by Pooja ShahArticle: NYC’s South Indian cuisine restaurant, Semma earns one Michelin StarArticle: In New York, Semma earns a Michelin star for its rural Tamil Nadu cuisine by Shonali MuthalalyArticle: Paddy Fields to NYC’s Hottest Indian Restaurant, Michelin Star Chef’s Amazing Journey by Sowmya Mani   You can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle Sadaf Hussain: @sadaf_hussain  Archit Puri: @thehustlingglutton Subscribe & listen to the podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Castbox, AudioBoom, YouTube, Spotify or any other podcast app. You can listen to this show and other incredible shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can Robots Cook Indian Food? With Eshwar Vikas
07-12-2022
Can Robots Cook Indian Food? With Eshwar Vikas
Our 2Gs, Sadaf and Archit are hosting Eshwar Vikas, the co-founder & CEO of Mukunda Foods - which is revolutionizing the food-tech space and introducing automation in cooking. Together they discuss: How are Mukunda Food robots printing dosas, making biryanis, and stirring up noodles?What problems do the Mukunda Food robots solve for restaurants?Will robots replace chefs or will they complement each other?Can you differentiate between the food cooked by a robot and by a human chef? So, sit back and relax, while the 2Gs talk about the future of machines in our commercial kitchens. Important links to geek out more: Website | Linkedin | Twitter: @eshwar_MFArticle: Mukunda Foods, a startup founded by Eshwar Vikas and Sudeep Sabat, brings to you the automatic dosa makerArticle: The Man who's Innovating the Future of CookingArticle: Food robotics company Mukunda raises $8 mn in a round led by ZomatoArticle: Dosa to Noodles, Startup’s Robot Chefs Have Automated 3000 Kitchens in 22+ CountriesArticle: How Mukunda Foods' kitchen robots dish out dosas, noodles, and more You can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle Sadaf Hussain: @sadaf_hussain  Archit Puri: @thehustlingglutton Subscribe & listen to the podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Castbox, AudioBoom, YouTube, Spotify or any other podcast app. You can listen to this show and other incredible shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.