Surface Scratchers

Sawant and Ronny look at food (both dishes and raw ingredients) that are thought to be distinctly Indian, but aren't! Show notes: Some things you did not know about Wallonia | Guru Kripa (best Samosa in Mumbai) | Portuguese loan words in Indian languages | Chai v/s Tea: The origins of the only 2 words we know for tea | All you need to know about Indian Bananas; The threat of over-reliance on the Cavendish Banana; Origin of 'Banana Republic' | On the origins of the Idli