Naan Curry with Sadaf and Archit

Naan Curry with Sadaf and Archit

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Naan Curry with Sadaf and Archit episodes

  • Gobhi Da Phool: The Cauliflower Diaries
    Our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks - Sadaf and Archit are feeling romantic and talking about a utilitarian flower - the cauliflower. They discuss:
    • The global history of cauliflower
    • How did cauliflower come to India?
    • What is the scientific composition of cauliflower?
    • Why do mathematicians love cauliflower?
    • The diverse ways to prepare and consume cauliflower (think manchurian, mussalam and rice)
    So sit back and relax, fry some gobhi pakoda or smash a plate of gobhi paratha with some butter while our 2Gs flower you with knowledge.Important links to geek out more:
    • Book: The Cauliflower by A. A. Crozier
    • Article: From the Farm: Cauliflower, with its rich history, a clever starch sub in recipes
    • Article: From gobi aloo to gobi manchurian: Celebrating 200 years of the cauliflower in India by Priyadarshini Chatterjee
    • Video: Gobhi Musallam by Chef Ranveer Brar
    • Article: Cauliflower's Fibonacci connection: Cracking the maths behind their ‘fractal' shape

    You can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle:

    @sadaf_hussain @thehustlingglutton

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    37 min
  • Biryani Without Borders ft. Ahmer Naqvi
    In this episode, Sadaf Hussain is hosting Ahmer Naqvi, a freelance writer and journalist based out of Karachi. He writes on pop-culture and food. In this episode the biryani lovers discuss:
    1. Ahmer's diverse interests in food, music and cricket
    2. The anatomy of biryani
    3. What are the components of the perfect biryani?
    4. Is biryani popular across Pakistan?
    5. What's special about Karachi's biryani?
    6. The secret behind Shaan's Bombay and Sindhi biryani masalas
    7. Is biryani better than pulao?
    So, sit back, relax and order or cook some biryani while you savour this borderless biryani bonhomie.Important links to geek out more:
    1. Instagram & Twitter: @karachikhatmal and @khanaymeikyahai
    2. Article: Rice, Fat, Meat, Streets by Ahmer Naqvi
    3. Article: My quest for the best biryani in Karachi by Noman Ansari
    4. Podcast: Biryani: The Original One-Pot Meal by Naan Curry

    You can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle:

    @sadaf_hussain @thehustlingglutton

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    You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.

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    1 hr 8 min
  • Dalda: It's Not Ghee
    In this episode, our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks - Sadaf and Archit are going back in time to tell you about Dalda and vanaspati. Specifically, they discuss:
    • What is Vanaspati? How is it different from ghee?
    • How did the Dalda brand develop its market presence?
    • How has the brand evolved?
    • What is the hydrogenation of fat?
    • Why is vanaspati harmful to your health?
    • Why are fats necessary for the human body?
    • Which oils should you consume?
    So, sit back and relax, fry some crispy jalebi, samosa or pakoda (paneer for Archit) in healthy oils, serve it with chutney, crank up the volume and listen to the 2Gs fat-a-fat.
    Important links to geek out more:
    • Article: 40 years ago...And now: How Dalda built and lost, its monopoly by Viveat Susan Pinto
    • Article: Dalda: The rise, fall, and revival of The Vanaspati ghee by Yash Sharma
    • Difference between Vanaspati Ghee and Desi Ghee
    • Article: Oily matters
    • Blog: Swetha’s 3 Part Blog on Cooking Oil
    • Video: Which is the Best Cooking Oil in the Indian Market?
    • Article: It’s Time To Bid Goodbye To Vanaspati
    • Podcast: Naan Curry S2 Ep. 7: Oil Matters ft. Swetha Sivakumar

    You can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle:

    @sadaf_hussain @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 awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.

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    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    45 min
  • Tomato: Fruit, Vegetable or Poison?

    After serving potato, onion, coriander and chillies on the Naan Curry Podcast, our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks - Sadaf and Archit are putting tomato on their vegetable (or fruit) cart this week. They discuss:

    1. Why was tomato considered a “poisonous fruit”?

    2. Is tomato a fruit or a vegetable? How are tax laws related to this question?

    3. Why is it called vilayti baingan in India?

    4. What is Umami?

    5. Why do sundried tomatoes have more flavour?

    So sit back and relax, stir some gravy for butter chicken or Italian arrabbiata sauce for pasta while our 2Gs serve up stories around this red and juicy ingredient.

    Important links to geek out more:

    1. Book: Tomato: A Global History by Clarissa Hyman

    2. Book: Masala Lab by Krish Ashok

    3. Book : Everyday Superfoods by Nandita Iyer

    4. Video: The Dangerous History of Tomatoes

    5. Video: The Fishy Origins of Ketchup

    6. Article: Why the Tomato Was Feared in Europe for More Than 200 Years by K. Annabelle Smith

    7. Article: The history of tomatoes: How a tropical became a global crop by Ryan Pankau

    8. Article: From Portuguese introduction to British cultivation, story of tomatoes in Indian cuisine is a complex one by Jehan Nizar

    You can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle:

    @sadaf_hussain @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 awesome 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.

    47 min
  • Bibi ka Khaana in London with Chef Chetan Sharma
    In this episode, our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks - Sadaf and Archit are going to make everyone hungrier. They are joined by Chef Chetan Sharma, chef and patron at Bibi, in London, a contemporary Indian restaurant. Together they discuss:
    1. Journey of Chef Chetan from wearing a scientists' coat at Oxford to getting into a chef coat
    2. How is Indian food perceived in the UK - is it still all about "curry" and chicken tikka masala?
    3. How Chetan researched for and conceived his award-winning restaurant - Bibi
    4. How much of a control freak does a chef have to be to create be to achieve greatness in the kitchen?
    5. Should you date a chef?
    So sit back and relax, cook some of your grandmother's food for yourself (or ask her to!), while the 2Gs take you to London for an Indian feast.Important links to geek out more:
    1. Social Media: Instagram: @chetsharmaox | Twitter: @ChetSharmaOx
    2. Article: Bibi’s Chet Sharma: “I guess I am a control freak” by Joe Lutrario
    3. Article: Chet Sharma on his debut restaurant Bibi: ‘Before, I knew I wanted this – now I know I need it’ by David Ellis
    4. Article: Meet The Chef: Chet Sharma Of BiBi In Mayfair, London by Ina Yulo Stuve

    You can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle:

    @sadaf_hussain @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 awesome 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.

    59 min
  • A Niche Conversation on Subcultures ft Aneesh
    In this episode, our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks - Sadaf and Archit are joined by Aneesh Bhasin, Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Svami Drinks, Podcaster, and GQ 30 Most Influential Young Indians in 2022. Together they discuss:
    1. The story of tonic water and the history of Svami
    2. Non-alcoholic versions of alcoholic beverages
    3. How internet allows people to have micro-identities
    4. Aneesh's favorite food subcultures
    5. Aneesh’s podcast - A Niche Thing
    So, sit back and relax, pour some gin for yourself, play some relaxing music and submerge yourself into a refreshing discussion.Important links to geek out more:
    1. Social Media: Instagram and Twitter: @aneeshb
    2. Podcast: A Niche Thing with Aneesh Bhasin on IVM Podcast Network
    3. About Svami Tonic Water
    4. Svami's Aneesh Bhasin on taking Indian tonic water mainstream by Arun Janardhan
    5. Conversations With Indulge – Aneesh Bhasin by Gagan Sharma

    You can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle:

    @sadaf_hussain @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 awesome 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/

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    47 min
  • Investing in Food - The Secret Sauce ft. Zoeb Ali Khan

    In this episode, our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks - Sadaf and Archit are joined by Zoeb Ali Khan, Senior Associate and founding team member of Sauce VC, a venture, a capital fund that partners with and invests in startups in the food and beverage (F&B), personal care and lifestyle segments. Together they discuss:

    1. How Sauce VC invests
    2. What are D2C food brands?
    3. What do VCs look in for in F&B companies beyond financial metrics?
    4. A few successful brands Sauce is associated with
    5. How is technology disrupting the F&B space?
    6. Is the culinary diversity of India a success formula or a hindrance for VC firms?

    So sit back and relax, keep your pen and paper out and get a lesson in venture capital.

    Important links to geek out more:

    1. Website: Sauce.vc | Instagram:|@sauce_vc | Twitter: @SauceVc
    2. Social Media: Twitter | @ZoebAliKhan
    3. Podcast: Brands Decoded by Zoeb
    4. Article: All about branding by Raashi Varshney

    You can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle:

    @sadaf_hussain @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 awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.

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    40 min
  • Meethai Ki Dukaan with Rajyasree Sen

    In this episode, Sadaf Hussain is hosting Rajyasree Sen, author of The Sweet Kitchen, communications head for Hyatt India, and columnist with Economic Times and Newslaundry. In this special episode they discuss:

    1. Her new book, The Sweet Kitchen by Aleph Book
    2. The importance of reading and writing food history
    3. How rulers and dynasties influence food and eating habits
    4. How much sugar should dessert lovers consume?
    5. Why do few communities take their sweets a lot more seriously than others.

    So, sit back, relax, and if you feel hungry or sweet deprived, order yourself your favorite sweets while the episode tells you about the history of a few sweets in India.

    Important links to geek out more:

    1. Social Media: Instagram: @brown_sahiba | Twitter: @Rajyasree
    2. Video: Indian Food Entrepreneur - Passion for Food - Rajyasree Sen
    3. Book: The Sweet Kitchen: Tales and Recipes Of India’s Favourite Desserts by Rajyasree Sen published by Aleph Book Company
    4. Articles of Rajyasree Sen
    5. Podcast: The Awful & Awesome Entertainment Wrap by NewsLaundary

    You can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle:

    @sadaf_hussain @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 awesome 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/

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    52 min
  • A Diabetic Pastry Chef ft. Harsh Kedia
    In this episode, our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks - Sadaf and Archit are joined by Chef Hersh Kedia, a Mumbai-based entrepreneur and author, popularly known as diabetic chef. They discuss:
    • How do you make diabetic-friendly sweet dishes?
    • Why did Harsh start selling chocolates?
    • Why does he use stevia in his chocolates?
    Sit back, relax and munch on some healthy desserts while the 2Gs take you on this inspirational entrepreneurs’ journey.Important links to geek out more:
    1. Social Media: Instagram: @chefharshkedia | Twitter: @adiabeticcef
    2. Article: Forbes: Hersh Kedia 30 Under 30 - Asia - The Arts (2022)
    3. Article: Story of Harsh Kedia who started a business to cater to the sweet cravings of diabetics!
    4. Video: You are not your health condition by Harsh Kedia
    5. Chocolate Shocolate - Naan Curry Podcast Episode

    You can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle:

    @sadaf_hussain @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 awesome 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.

    38 min
  • Oil Matters ft. Swetha Sivakumar
    In this episode, our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks - Sadaf and Archit are joined by Swetha Sivakumar - food researcher, industrial engineer and Hindustan Times columnist. They discuss:
    • How were refined oils born?
    • Which are some of the best traditional oils of India? How are they made?
    • What are Saturated, Mono-Unsaturated (MUFA) and Polyunsaturated (PUFA) fats ?
    • How should we read labels on a product and why it is important?
    • What determines oil superiority?
    • Should we reuse oil?
    Sit back and relax, fry some pakoda or mill some fresh oil for yourself while our 2Gs drill deep for some interesting oil trivia so that you don’t have to.
    Important links to geek out more:
    • Social Media: Twitter & Instagram @Upgrade_My_Food
    • Blog Website: www.upgrademyfood.com
    • Blog: Swetha’s 3 Part Blog on Cooking Oil
    • Video: Which is the Best Cooking Oil in Indian Market?
    • Article: Upgrade Your Fats: How to Pick the Healthiest Cooking Oil by Grace McCalmon
    • Article: How cooking oil is made - material, manufacture, making

    You can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle:

    @sadaf_hussain @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 awesome 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.

    1 hr 4 min

About Naan Curry with Sadaf and Archit

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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…