Indian Food Explained by Cook Like An…

What is the difference between roti and chapati? What about naan and kulcha? How are paratha and parotta different?

We explore the answers to all of these questions in this episode and talk about other breads from the Indian subcontinent. Listen to the episode to hear all about Indian breads!

Table of bread comparisons: Cook Like An Aunty Atta and Maida
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What is Indian fine dining and a brief history of Indian restaurants in North America

Thursday, April 4, 2024 • Duration 15:13

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After a recent visit to the fine dining restaurant Indienne Chicago, I looked into the history of Indian restaurants in North America. Also, I give a review of my experience eating at Indienne Chicago.

See photos of the dishes: https://cooklikeanaunty.com/indienne-chicago-restaurant/
See the sources used to make this episode: https://cooklikeanaunty.com/indienne-chicago-restaurant/

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Sambar

Monday, June 26, 2023 • Duration 11:07

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Let's talk about sambar. It's a piping hot dish from South Indian. We'll talk about its history and how it changes depending on when and where it is made. I'll also give you an aunty-approved sambar recipe using ingredients you can easily find in North America.

For a full recipe see the show notes at this link: https://cooklikeanaunty.com/sambar/

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Rasam (Saru/Charu/Saar)

Friday, June 9, 2023 • Duration 07:32

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Travel to South India and taste piping hot rasam. Hear about it's origins, health benefits, and use in an Indian diet. Finally, I share a recipe for a classic tomato rasam.

For a full recipe see the show notes at this link: https://cooklikeanaunty.com/rasam/

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Lemon Rice: A 900 Year Old Classic

Thursday, March 7, 2024 • Duration 11:37

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Today we discuss the very popular, and very old Indian favorite, lemon rice.

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Get the recipe: https://cooklikeanaunty.com/lemon-rice/
See the sources used to make this episode: https://cooklikeanaunty.com/lemon-rice/

Video of Chitranna Center food cart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQz2fmHy1kA

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Learn to cook Indian food from your parents: Interview with Neelima Prabhala

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 • Duration 14:10

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In this episode, Licensed Social Worker and Therapist Neelima Prabhala (they/them) shares their experience growing up as an American born desi and their relationship with Indian food. They also gives great advice about learning to cook Indian food from their dad. Listen to this episode with many relatable topics for American born desis.

Show notes:
Neelima Prabhala (Psychology Today)

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The American Chef learning traditional Indian food from Aunties and Indian Chefs: Keith Sarasin Interview

Sunday, January 7, 2024 • Duration 14:52

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Listen to this interview with Keith Sarasin, the American Chef learning Indian food from aunties and Indian Chefs. We discuss:

How he got interested in Indian food
His travels around India
The differences between Indian food in North America and India
Indian food's role in his career
His suggestions for people who want to start cooking Indian food at home

More about Chef Keith Sarasin:
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More about Cook Like An Aunty:
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Popularizing Indian Coffee in North America: Interview with Danée Shows of Ministry of Kaapi

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 • Duration 35:12

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Today we talk with Danée Shows, Founder of Ministry of Kaapi. She explains how she sources her Indian grown coffee, how Indian filter coffee differs from other coffees, and what it would take to popularize it in North America.

Find Danée and Indian coffee at the links below:
https://www.ministryofkaapi.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ministryofkaapi/

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South Indian Filter Coffee: The next North American coffee trend?

Thursday, November 16, 2023 • Duration 14:24

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Will South Indian Filter Coffee become the next coffee trend in North America? India is certainly trying to make it that way!

Join us as we discuss South Indian Filter Coffee: What it is, how to make it, and how India's coffee industry is trying to get on the global stage.

Get the recipe: https://cooklikeanaunty.com/south-indian-filter-coffee/
Madras style coffee: https://youtube.com/shorts/lFBhW1HvRoI?si=MTMZfjB3T4E0e3oy
Annapoorna - The Pride of Coimbatore: https://youtu.be/utqjhnrilog?si=Op_WxFA6YGKOvv2t
Annapoorna - The world's best filter coffee: https://youtu.be/2SJ9FxbJdhM?si=8ah9yoOd8gQFToq9
2023 World Coffee Conference vlog by Kripal Amanna: https://youtu.be/c_Qghulw30Q?si=pFqm6pGqmuxelNI3
Sources used to make this episode: https://cooklikeanaunty.com/south-indian-filter-coffee/

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Building a South Asian popup restaurant in 2 weeks: Interview with Taimoor Shahid of The Dal House

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 • Duration 42:13

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Listen to this interview with Taimoor Shahid, a full-time scholar who built a South Asian popup restaurant in only 2 weeks with his friends. The Dal House opened in Columbia, South Carolina for a weekend in December 2022 with positive reviews. Hear the story of his transformation from aunty-level home cook to professional chef in this interview, along with a few tips to make delicious South Asian food at home.

Links to press and photos of The Dal House: https://cooklikeanaunty.com/taimoor-shahid-the-dal-house

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