Naan Curry with Sadaf and Archit – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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 Raghavan
• Article: Ghee: A Short Consideration from an Ayurvedic Perspective
• Book: Essential Ayurveda by Shubhra Krishan
• Video: How many litre milk are used to make 1kg Bilona ghee?
• Video: Top 5 reasons to eat ghee everyday by Dr. Hansaji Yogendra
• Book: Foods that Changed History: How Foods Shaped Civilization from the Ancient World to the Present by Christopher Cumo

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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 India
• Can you make naan on a barbecue grill?
• The uniqueness of Delhi’s street food culture
• Regional 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 | Website
• Book: Eating the Present, Tasting the Future: Exploring India Through her Changing Food by Charmaine O'Brien
• Book: Flavours Of Delhi: A Food Lover's Guide by Charmaine O'Brien
• Book: The Penguin Food Guide to India by Charmaine O' Brien
• Article: How restaurants, MasterChef and YouTube shaped Indian food by Ruth Dsouza Prabhu
• Article: Bengaluru’s Oota, Bombay Canteen, Gurugram’s Comorin—Indian chefs dig into regional cuisine by Charmaine O'Brien

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Sadaf Hussain: @sadaf_hussain 

Archit Puri: @thehustlingglutton

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In this episode, Archit speaks with Lokesh Rao, founder of Trace Network Labs -  a venture working on fashion and lifestyle in the metaverse through real-looking avatars. They demystify how the metaverse works and discuss some of its use cases in the food industry. 

So sit back, and relax, while you dive deep into technology that’s here to stay. 

Important links to geek out more:

1. Social Media: Lokesh Rao | Twitter | LinkedIn
2. Trace Network Lab’s Website 
3. OneRare: Meet the world's first food metaverse
4. What is a food metaverse?

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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:

1. What inspired Omnivore?
2. How is tech solving the issues faced by stakeholders in the agriculture space
3. What will help farmers better; subsidies or direct cash transfer?
4. What has been the impact of Agritech in India so far?
5. 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:

1.   Social Media: Mark Kahn | Linkedin | Website
2.   Article: Omnivore’s Mark Kahn On India’s Place In The Global Agrifood Life Sciences Revolution & Agritech IPOs2 By Nikhil Subramaniam
3. Article: Inside Mark Kahn's vision to accelerate agri entrepreneurship at Omnivore by Harichandan Arakali
4.   Article: Why Omnivore is betting on India’s entrepreneurial story – and the agritech sector By Suryatapa Chakraborty
5.     Video: Interview with Mark Kahn, Managing Partner of Omnivore
6.     Book by Gurcharan Das; India Unbound

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In this episode, the 2Gs, our Gourmands and Geeks, Sadaf and Archit get together to chat about butter. They discuss: 

• The documented history of butter
• Why do some parts of India consume more butter than others?
• Is butter healthy?
• Why are fats necessary for the human body?
• Amul butter’s genius marketing campaigns
• Why do economists care about butter?

So sit back, relax and drop a dollop of white makkhan on whatever you’re eating while you listen to this episode.

Important links to geek out more:

• Book - Butter: A Rich History by Elaine Khosrova 
• Indian Food: A Historical Companion: By KT Achaya
• The Story of the Amul Girl, India's Ad Icon Who Was Ahead of Her Time
• Ending the War on Fat - Time Magazine

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In this episode, the 2Gs, our Gourmands and Geeks Sadaf and Archit explore centuries-old traditions and modern interpretation of food with Rahul Punjabi, the executive chef of fine dining Indian restaurant Masala Library. Together, they discuss:

• Why did Rahul shift from Google to the culinary world?
• What was it like to work at Australia’s best restaurant?
• How does he research Masala Library’s menu?
• What's unique about the culinary tradition of Australia?
• How does he recreate old dishes with modern techniques in a way that is not just gimmicky but in a way that genuinely adds character to the dish?

Important links to geek out more:

1. Instagram: @chefrahulpunjabi
2. Restaurant Website - Masala Library
3. Mushroom Chai Video at Masala Library
4. Quay - The Best Restaurant in Australia

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Archit Puri: @thehustlingglutton

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In this episode, Sadaf Hussain is hosting, writer Nilosree Biswas and photographer Irfan Nabi, co-authors of Calcutta on Your Plate. Together they discuss:

• Who all have played a role in influencing the food of Bengal?
• Is Bengal food inclusive?
• How can one define Calcutta cuisine?
• Is Bengal food evolving or is it stuck in time?

So, sit back and relax, and cook some Aloo Posto while you let this discussion tantalize your palate.

Important links to geek out more:

• Social Media | Nilosree Biswas: Instagram/Twitter @Peachtreespeaks | Irfan Nabi: Instagram @Errfanseye
• Book: Calcutta on Your Plate by Nilosree Biswas and co-author and photographer Irfan Nabi published by Rupa Publications
• Article: Of Mishti, Mughals and Noodles: A history of Kolkata's street food by Kalpana Sunder
• Article: The Unlikely Resilience of the Calcutta Chop

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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:

1. Why is Roni unapologetic about the Indian food he serves?
2. What are the influences behind the food served at Semma?
3. Why does it make no sense to demarcate Indian menus into courses such as appetizers and entrees?
4. How is Semma redefining southern Indian cuisine beyond the stereotypical dosa-idli-vada?
5. Is it necessary to give a European look and feel to Indian cuisine in the name of “Modern Indian”?
6. 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:

1. Website | Twitter & Instagram: @semmanyc
2. Article: How Semma became the only Indian restaurant in the US to win a Michelin star this year by Pooja Shah
3. Article: NYC’s South Indian cuisine restaurant, Semma earns one Michelin Star
4. Article: In New York, Semma earns a Michelin star for its rural Tamil Nadu cuisine by Shonali Muthalaly
5. Article: Paddy Fields to NYC’s Hottest Indian Restaurant, Michelin Star Chef’s Amazing Journey by Sowmya Mani

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Archit Puri: @thehustlingglutton

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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:

1. Website | Linkedin | Twitter: @eshwar_MF
2. Article: Mukunda Foods, a startup founded by Eshwar Vikas and Sudeep Sabat, brings to you the automatic dosa maker
3. Article: The Man who's Innovating the Future of Cooking
4. Article: Food robotics company Mukunda raises $8 mn in a round led by Zomato
5. Article: Dosa to Noodles, Startup’s Robot Chefs Have Automated 3000 Kitchens in 22+ Countries
6. Article: 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

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Our 2Gs, Sadaf and Archit are hosting American chef and podcaster Keith Sasarin this week. They discuss:

• How did Keith become a chef?
• How did he discover Indian food?
• What are the biases against Indian food in the west?
• What is the link between mental health and eating? 
• Why did he name his restaurant Aatma?

Important links to geek out more:

1. Twitter: @keithsarasin
2. Instagram: @keithsarasin
3. Keith’s Website 
4. A Love Letter to Indian Food by Chef Keith Sarasin
5. Keith’s Podcast: More Than Masala
6. TV Show: The Bear

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

Sadaf Hussain: @sadaf_hussain 

Archit Puri: @thehustlingglutton

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