Kitchen Kahani with Ranveer Brar

Food stories and histories are fascinating to say the least. I've always believed that understanding a culture, an ingredient, a dish through its evolution helps appreciate it even more. Here is a collection of stories that I've collated during my travels.

S6 / Ep 5- Goyna Bori - The 'Jewel' of Bengal

Wadi is quite the omnipresent dish component in our cuisine, with different regions having their own ingredients and techniques. But one style of Wadi particularly has everyone's attention, that's the Goyna Bori from Bengal.

03-25
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S6 / Ep 4 Daulat ki chaat - Completion of a Trilogy

A story that started from the banks of the river Ganga, traverses through Lucknow winters and ends up in Delhi as Daulat ki Chaat. Check out the podcast to know how Dilli adopted and adapted the Malaiyo.

02-16
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S6 / Ep 3 - Makhan Malai

Malaiyo love goes to Lucknow where it evolves into Makhan Malai. From the river Ganga to Gomti, the tale of the palate teasing milk dessert or naashta is quite interesting.

02-11
03:00

S6 / Ep2 - Malaiyo, From Benaras with Love

It's fascinating how a simple winter phenomenon paved the way to this ingenious dessert that simply melts in the mouth and melts your senses. Yes, I'm talking about Malaiyo, Benaras' winter delight.

02-07
02:48

S6 / Ep 1 Paal Paayasam - A 'Sweet' Story

Paal Payasam might be just another Kheer on your list, but did you know the story behind it?

01-21
02:54

S6/ Ep 6 - The Dosa Story

Dosa is enjoyed the world over, in every way, shape and form. But did you know how it evolved? And where?

04-02
02:59

S5 / Ep 6 Nolen Gur - Winter Treasure

The magic of Nolen Gur has to be experienced to be believed. This Date Palm crowns the winter season in West Bengal. Check out the podcast to know more about this unique sap.

01-07
02:59

S5 / Ep 5 Bade Miyan ki Kheer

If you find yourself exploring the lanes of Purani Dilli, then do not miss Bademiyan's shop, where he sells just 1 dish - Kheer :)

01-03
03:00

S5/ Ep 4 - Bombay Duck

Ever got a Fish in the 'Daak'..I mean Mail? Well..that is a great clue to how the Bombil became the 'Bombay Duck'

12-28
02:58

S5 / Ep3 - Bedmi Puri

To understand the evolution of Bedmi Puri, we first have to trace its journey via the train!

12-25
02:57

S5 / Ep 2 - Kakori Kebab, legend behind the Legend

The story behind Kakori and its Kebab is as legendary as the kebab itself. Hear to know more...

12-12
08:06

S5/ Ep 1 Dacres Lane

Dacres Lane - Mystery or History?

12-05
01:30

S4/ Ep7 Bisi Bele Bhat

One of the most wholesome One-Pot meals in the Indian Cuisine is the Bisi Bele Bhat..Hear its interesting story.

12-03
01:30

S4/ Ep6 India Coffee House (Kolkata)

The charm of old time places is priceless, right?

12-01
01:30

S4/Ep5 Kashmiri Nadru

The beauty and delicate nature of Kashmiri Nadru is a beautiful story to be told..

11-29
00:59

S4 / Ep 4 - Kashmiri Breads

Every bread is unique in this valley..

10-28
01:30

S4 / Ep 3 - Coverage to Kabiraji

We cover up a lot of things in our lifetime, but this coverage led to an interesting dish!

07-31
02:06

S4/Ep 2 - The 7th Kulcha!

Did you know that Kulcha made its way to a flag? Here's how..

07-26
02:00

S4/Ep 1 - Bara Imambara

The story behind this magnificent edifice is quite fascinating..

07-22
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