Naan Curry with Sadaf and Archit
141 episodes - Hindi - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn 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 evolution of food in the country and dive deep into the economics that shaped its consumption.
Sadaf is an author, chef and MasterChef India Finalist and Archit is a researcher, consultant and writes on behavioral sciences and economics.
Tune in to new episodes every Wednesday, starting from 28 October.
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Ep. 20: Zenana, Gharana, aur Bawarchikhana with Rana Safvi
March 10, 2021 00:35 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBIn this episode, our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks, Sadaf and Archit host author, historian and culinary expert - Rana Safvi. They explore the rich and delicate culinary heritage of Lucknow along with the role played by Lucknawi Begums in its food and politics. They ask questions such as - is there a difference between how men and women cook? How are the roles divided in Lucknawi kitchens? What is the significance of medicine in the Nawabi food of Lucknow? Finally, they provide fuel to the fire...
Sab Kheer-Iyat Hai
March 03, 2021 00:35 - 39 minutes - 36 MBIn this episode, our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks, Sadaf and Archit, will serve some Kheer - god’s own dessert and the most common dish in celebrations and festivities in India. They discuss how kheer is not merely a blend of rice and milk but holds so much history, mythology, significance in Ayurveda and Hindustani culture. They discuss environmentally sustainable Indian ways of serving kheer. They will also challenge your imagination by telling you about kheer made out of garlic and onion. T...
Ep. 19: Sab Kheer-Iyat Hai
March 03, 2021 00:35 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this episode, our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks, Sadaf and Archit, will serve some Kheer - god’s own dessert and the most common dish in celebrations and festivities in India. They discuss how kheer is not merely a blend of rice and milk but holds so much history, mythology, significance in Ayurveda and Hindustani culture. They discuss environmentally sustainable Indian ways of serving kheer. They will also challenge your imagination by telling you about kheer made out of garlic and onion. T...
Dahi: The Spoilt Brat
February 24, 2021 00:35 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBIn this episode, our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks, Sadaf and Archit, will explore curd, the science and ayurvedic know-how around this delicious fermented item, its significance during Janmashtami, the difference between homemade Dahi and commercial Dahi and some of the best dishes that make use of Dahi. So make some noise for the Lassi boys, stir some Kadhi for lunch and listen to this episode. Important links to geek out more: The Great History of Yogurt (https://bit.ly/3bzwvQv) Rude Food...
Ep. 18: Dahi: The Spoilt Brat
February 24, 2021 00:35 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBIn this episode, our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks, Sadaf and Archit, will explore curd, the science and ayurvedic know-how around this delicious fermented item, its significance during Janmashtami, the difference between homemade Dahi and commercial Dahi and some of the best dishes that make use of Dahi. So make some noise for the Lassi boys, stir some Kadhi for lunch and listen to this episode. Important links to geek out more: The Great History of Yogurt (https://bit.ly/3bzwvQv) Rude Food...
Ep. 17: The Desi Candy Crush
February 17, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBIn this episode our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks will add the right amount of sweetness to your life as they’re exploring candy and its Indian roots. They will take you to an era when candies just hit the Indian market and discuss some of the top varieties sold in the country. They will also shed light on the health benefits of traditional Indian candies that are made of jaggery. So, sit back and relax, pop in your favourite candy, turn up the volume and listen to this episode. Important lin...
The Desi Candy Crush
February 17, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBIn this episode our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks will add the right amount of sweetness to your life as they’re exploring candy and its Indian roots. They will take you to an era when candies just hit the Indian market and discuss some of the top varieties sold in the country. They will also shed light on the health benefits of traditional Indian candies that are made of jaggery. So, sit back and relax, pop in your favourite candy, turn up the volume and listen to this episode. Important lin...
Straight from the Streets with The OG Foodie Kunal Vijayakar
February 10, 2021 00:35 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBIn this episode, our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks Sadaf and Archit, are joined by the OG Foodie, television personality, Kunal Vijayakar, who has tasted it all. This episode will undoubtedly make you feel hungrier as they continue their discussion from last week's episode of chaat and other street food. They have a broad discussion ranging from the overkill of street food to contribution of Gujaratis in bringing the vegetarian versions of Mexican & European foods to the streets. Kunal also sh...
Ep. 16: Straight from the Streets with The OG Foodie Kunal Vijayakar
February 10, 2021 00:35 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBIn this episode, our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks Sadaf and Archit, are joined by the OG Foodie, television personality, Kunal Vijayakar, who has tasted it all. This episode will undoubtedly make you feel hungrier as they continue their discussion from last week's episode of chaat and other street food. They have a broad discussion ranging from the overkill of street food to contribution of Gujaratis in bringing the vegetarian versions of Mexican & European foods to the streets. Kunal also sh...
The Chaat Chat: Queen of Street Foods
February 03, 2021 00:35 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBIn this episode our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks take you on a sweet, sour, crisp and spicy journey. They start with their childhood memories around chaat and move to discuss the history of the dish and it's evolution into contemporary versions. They canvass the beauty and romance of street food, it's cultural importance in a city along with the unfortunate harassment that street food vendors go through to ply their trade. There is Bhel Puri, Gol Gappa (and it's cousins), Daulat ki Chaat and a...
Ep. 15: The Chaat Chat: Queen of Street Foods
February 03, 2021 00:35 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBIn this episode our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks take you on a sweet, sour, crisp and spicy journey. They start with their childhood memories around chaat and move to discuss the history of the dish and it's evolution into contemporary versions. They canvass the beauty and romance of street food, it's cultural importance in a city along with the unfortunate harassment that street food vendors go through to ply their trade. There is Bhel Puri, Gol Gappa (and it's cousins), Daulat ki Chaat and a...
Rice and Shine
January 27, 2021 00:35 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBToday our 2Gs, the Gourmands and the Geeks, Sadaf and Archit are telling you about that ingredient which often plays a supporting role but its absence makes the protagonist less potent; they are discussing rice and the auspicious history of it from Krishna to Gautam Buddha and Humayun. There is bhajan, lost rice varieties, a discussion on 82,700 varieties of rice in India, and the Basmati rice GI Tag. You will also get a lesson in agricultural economics and hear the perils of the government ...
Ep. 14: Rice and Shine
January 27, 2021 00:35 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBToday our 2Gs, the Gourmands and the Geeks, Sadaf and Archit are telling you about that ingredient which often plays a supporting role but its absence makes the protagonist less potent; they are discussing rice and the auspicious history of it from Krishna to Gautam Buddha and Humayun. There is bhajan, lost rice varieties, a discussion on 82,700 varieties of rice in India, and the Basmati rice GI Tag. You will also get a lesson in agricultural economics and hear the perils of the government ...
Pakode, Samose aur kya tal raha hai?
January 20, 2021 00:35 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIt is not fry-day yet, but our 2Gs, the Gourmands and the Geeks, Sadaf and Archit, are already frying samosa, pakoda (or bhajiya), and other fried delicacies. In this episode, they examine the tradition of frying in India through the lens of Ayurveda, history, and mythology. They also become part-time nutritionists and answer some tough questions like whether frying is healthy or unhealthy and what should we choose between kachi ghani (cold press) oil, ghee, or refined oil for frying. So si...
Ep. 13: Pakode, Samose aur kya tal raha hai?
January 20, 2021 00:35 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBIt is not fry-day yet, but our 2Gs, the Gourmands and the Geeks, Sadaf and Archit, are already frying samosa, pakoda (or bhajiya), and other fried delicacies. In this episode, they examine the tradition of frying in India through the lens of Ayurveda, history, and mythology. They also become part-time nutritionists and answer some tough questions like whether frying is healthy or unhealthy and what should we choose between kachi ghani (cold press) oil, ghee, or refined oil for frying. So si...
Food & Cricket ft. Dhananjaya Chak of The Edges & Sledges Cricket Podcast
January 13, 2021 00:35 - 1 hour - 60 MBIn this special episode, the 2Gs, Gourmands and Geeks, Sadaf and Archit combine or do jugalbandi of the two things us Indians are obsessed with: one, of course, is food and the second is cricket. They’re joined by Dhananjay Chak (DJ) who co-hosts the Edges & Sledges Cricket podcast, which is India’s number 1 cricket podcast, DJ is also a lawyer by profession and a club cricketer in the UK. They discuss the evolution of cricketer’s diets, Virat Kohli’s veganism, nutrition requirements of ...
Ep. 12: Food & Cricket ft. Dhananjaya Chak of The Edges & Sledges Cricket Podcast
January 13, 2021 00:35 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBIn this special episode, the 2Gs, Gourmands and Geeks, Sadaf and Archit combine or do jugalbandi of the two things us Indians are obsessed with: one, of course, is food and the second is cricket. They’re joined by Dhananjay Chak (DJ) who co-hosts the Edges & Sledges Cricket podcast, which is India’s number 1 cricket podcast, DJ is also a lawyer by profession and a club cricketer in the UK. They discuss the evolution of cricketer’s diets, Virat Kohli’s veganism, nutrition requirements of ...
Ep. 11: Kebab: Aaj Kuch Naya Seekh-ein
January 06, 2021 13:35 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBIt’s time for our 2Gs, the Gourmands and the Geeks, Sadaf and Archit to roast some kebabs. In this episode they will, examine whether kebabs are a foreign concept or if they already existed in ancient India, touch upon the celebrity chefs of Lucknow and tell you the stories and legends behind Kakori, Galawati, Bihari, Sikandari Raan and other top kebabs from India. Let’s fire up some coal, skew some meat and get grilling. Important links to geek out more: https://www.amazon.in/Feast-Fas...
Kebab: Aaj Kuch Naya Seekh-ein
January 06, 2021 13:35 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBIt’s time for our 2Gs, the Gourmands and the Geeks, Sadaf and Archit to roast some kebabs. In this episode they will, examine whether kebabs are a foreign concept or if they already existed in ancient India, touch upon the celebrity chefs of Lucknow and tell you the stories and legends behind Kakori, Galawati, Bihari, Sikandari Raan and other top kebabs from India. Let’s fire up some coal, skew some meat and get grilling. Important links to geek out more: https://www.amazon.in/Feast-Fas...
Ep. 10: Alcohol in India: A History Lesson Served Neat
December 30, 2020 00:35 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBOur 2Gs, the Gourmands and the Geeks, Sadaf, and Archit, are looking at the drinks menu this week. In this episode, they explore the Arab origins of the term ‘alcohol’, the Ayurvedic way to drink, the drinking habits of the Mughals, the British influence on the drinking culture of urban India, alcohol taxes, Old Monk, IPA, and a lot more. Pour yourself a glass of wine or a whiskey on the rocks and enjoy the chat. Important links to geek out more: A brief history of alcohol - Rod Phillip...
Alcohol in India: A History Lesson Served Neat
December 30, 2020 00:35 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBOur 2Gs, the Gourmands and the Geeks, Sadaf, and Archit, are looking at the drinks menu this week. In this episode, they explore the Arab origins of the term ‘alcohol’, the Ayurvedic way to drink, the drinking habits of the Mughals, the British influence on the drinking culture of urban India, alcohol taxes, Old Monk, IPA, and a lot more. Pour yourself a glass of wine or a whiskey on the rocks and enjoy the chat. Important links to geek out more: A brief history of alcohol - Rod Phillip...
Ep. 09: Bake it Till You Cake it
December 23, 2020 00:35 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB2 days to Christmas and our 2Gs, the Gourmands and the Geeks, Sadaf, and Archit are baking some cake and wishing you merry Christmas. In this episode they’ll discuss: why cake gained prominence in India despite a plethora of sweets that already existed in the country, what the legendary Julia Child said about baking, controversies around the cake in French, US, and Indian politics, why someone baked a 70 feet long cake in India, the connection between the Great Depression of 1929 and banana ...
Bake it Till You Cake it
December 23, 2020 00:35 - 1 hour - 66 MB2 days to Christmas and our 2Gs, the Gourmands and the Geeks, Sadaf, and Archit are baking some cake and wishing you merry Christmas. In this episode they’ll discuss: why cake gained prominence in India despite a plethora of sweets that already existed in the country, what the legendary Julia Child said about baking, controversies around the cake in French, US, and Indian politics, why someone baked a 70 feet long cake in India, the connection between the Great Depression of 1929 and banana ...
Ep. 08: Coffee: Beans, Romance and Incentives
December 16, 2020 00:35 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBKickstart your day with the 2Gs, the Gourmands and the Geeks, Sadaf and Archit, and a hot cup of coffee. In this episode, they cover: What is the connection between coffee, a humble middle east goat, and a Sufi saint? When did Indians start drinking coffee? Why was it considered a “Muslim Drink” in the beginning? Why did India fail to become a coffee-exporting hub despite producing some of the best coffee in the world? What is the story behind the success of the Indian Coffee House and Café ...
Coffee: Beans, Romance and Incentives
December 16, 2020 00:35 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBKickstart your day with the 2Gs, the Gourmands and the Geeks, Sadaf and Archit, and a hot cup of coffee. In this episode, they cover: What is the connection between coffee, a humble middle east goat, and a Sufi saint? When did Indians start drinking coffee? Why was it considered a “Muslim Drink” in the beginning? Why did India fail to become a coffee-exporting hub despite producing some of the best coffee in the world? What is the story behind the success of the Indian Coffee House and Café ...
Anda: History and EGG-onomics
December 09, 2020 12:52 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBThis week our 2Gs, the Gourmands and the Geeks, Sadaf and Archit are super eggcited to make you ANDAstand the mystery and the history of eggs. They will discuss the role played by Sachin Tendulkar in promoting eggs and how egg prices are dependent on the price of maize. They also shed light on the symbolism around eggs, narrate a weirdly-sexual story involving Jahangir, and tell you if breakfast is really the most important meal of the day. So, sit back and relax while we get some eggs cra...
Ep. 07: Anda: History and EGG-onomics
December 09, 2020 12:52 - 1 hour - 70 MBThis week our 2Gs, the Gourmands and the Geeks, Sadaf and Archit are super eggcited to make you ANDAstand the mystery and the history of eggs. They will discuss the role played by Sachin Tendulkar in promoting eggs and how egg prices are dependent on the price of maize. They also shed light on the symbolism around eggs, narrate a weirdly-sexual story involving Jahangir, and tell you if breakfast is really the most important meal of the day. So, sit back and relax while we get some eggs cra...
Ep. 06: Oh Daal, You Got India Pulsating
December 02, 2020 00:35 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBIn this week’s podcast the 2Gs, the Gourmands and the Geeks, Sadaf and Archit make you meet Bilal and his quest for his favourite slow cooked daal. They will introduce you to the Hindu and Muslim customary rituals of preparing daal, an ingredient dish that should be the hero of your meal rather than the side dish. They also discuss how different varieties of daal got their names and shed some light on the economics of hoarding food crops. So put some yellow daal in the cooker, chop up fresh ...
Oh Daal, You Got India Pulsating
December 02, 2020 00:35 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBIn this week’s podcast the 2Gs, the Gourmands and the Geeks, Sadaf and Archit make you meet Bilal and his quest for his favourite slow cooked daal. They will introduce you to the Hindu and Muslim customary rituals of preparing daal, an ingredient dish that should be the hero of your meal rather than the side dish. They also discuss how different varieties of daal got their names and shed some light on the economics of hoarding food crops. So put some yellow daal in the cooker, chop up fresh ...
Ep. 05: Roti: The Wheat That Wasn’t
November 25, 2020 00:35 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBIn this week’s podcast the 2Gs, the Gourmands and the Geeks, Sadaf and Archit explore the roots of Indian humble roti and its not-so-humble cousins. The stories of chapati, phulka, sheermal and naan are exciting but what is even more compelling is the usage of millets to make healthier and more environment-friendly rotis in the pre-green revolution era. They tell you how a simple policy influenced the way India consumed roti. You’ll board trains to Shahjahanabad's lanes (Old Delhi) to get yo...
Roti: The Wheat That Wasn’t
November 25, 2020 00:35 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBIn this week’s podcast the 2Gs, the Gourmands and the Geeks, Sadaf and Archit explore the roots of Indian humble roti and its not-so-humble cousins. The stories of chapati, phulka, sheermal and naan are exciting but what is even more compelling is the usage of millets to make healthier and more environment-friendly rotis in the pre-green revolution era. They tell you how a simple policy influenced the way India consumed roti. You’ll board trains to Shahjahanabad's lanes (Old Delhi) to get yo...
Laddoos: For Lords and Mortals
November 18, 2020 00:35 - 1 hour - 62 MBThe Gourmands and Geeks; the 2Gs, Sadaf and Archit are here to sweeten your lives with a discussion on laddoos in this week’s episode. They discuss the origins of laddoo as a health food, some of its most iconic versions and ponder over questions such as: should laddoo be India’s national sweet? Why do we now make laddoos mostly with refined sugar? Is laddoo an aphrodisiac? Why would someone name their shop ‘Thaggu Ke Laddoo'? Important links to geek out more: KT Achaya’s A Historical Di...
Ep. 04: Laddoos: For Lords and Mortals
November 18, 2020 00:35 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBThe Gourmands and Geeks; the 2Gs, Sadaf and Archit are here to sweeten your lives with a discussion on laddoos in this week’s episode. They discuss the origins of laddoo as a health food, some of its most iconic versions and ponder over questions such as: should laddoo be India’s national sweet? Why do we now make laddoos mostly with refined sugar? Is laddoo an aphrodisiac? Why would someone name their shop ‘Thaggu Ke Laddoo'? Important links to geek out more: KT Achaya’s A Historical Di...
Biryani: The Original One-Pot Meal
November 11, 2020 00:35 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBThe Gourmands and Geeks; the 2Gs, Sadaf and Archit feed you the story of biryani in this week’s episode. They discuss: How the hell do you define what biryani is? What’s the difference between biryanis from Hyderabad, Kolkata and other parts of the country? Is it true that Mughals brought the biryani to India but Babar and Akbar never got to try it? Why was biryani popular during wars? Why has biryani been amongst the most ordered items in the country according to food delivery apps like Swi...
Ep. 03: Biryani: The Original One-Pot Meal
November 11, 2020 00:35 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBThe Gourmands and Geeks; the 2Gs, Sadaf and Archit feed you the story of biryani in this week’s episode. They discuss: How the hell do you define what biryani is? What’s the difference between biryanis from Hyderabad, Kolkata and other parts of the country? Is it true that Mughals brought the biryani to India but Babar and Akbar never got to try it? Why was biryani popular during wars? Why has biryani been amongst the most ordered items in the country according to food delivery apps like Swi...
Ep. 02: Butter Chicken's Tryst With Destiny
November 04, 2020 00:35 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBSit back and relax, dip your fingers in the butter chicken bowl and enjoy its flavours while the Gourmands and Geeks, the 2Gs; Sadaf and Archit drive through narrow lanes of butter chicken history into our obsession with it in the 21st century. Is butter chicken Mughlai? What is the connection between the India-Pakistan partition, the late Mr. Jawharlal Nehru, and butter chicken? Who invented it and why they might not be the only one to do so? Can you still have the butter chicken made with...
Butter Chicken's Tryst With Destiny
November 04, 2020 00:35 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBSit back and relax, dip your fingers in the butter chicken bowl and enjoy its flavours while the Gourmands and Geeks, the 2Gs; Sadaf and Archit drive through narrow lanes of butter chicken history into our obsession with it in the 21st century. Is butter chicken Mughlai? What is the connection between the India-Pakistan partition, the late Mr. Jawharlal Nehru, and butter chicken? Who invented it and why they might not be the only one to do so? Can you still have the butter chicken made with...
Oh Sweet Chai of Mine
October 28, 2020 00:35 - 56 minutes - 52 MBSit back and relax, pour some chai with and enjoy the company of the Gourmands and Geeks ; the 2Gs: Sadaf and Archit while they add some sweetness to make you wiser about India’s favourite beverage. If you thought Indians always drank chai, think again. If no, then what did we drink before chai? How did the marketing brilliance of the British Government turn us into a nation obsessed with chai? Why do we have tea breaks at work? They cover this and alot more in our first episode. Important ...
Ep. 01: Oh Sweet Chai of Mine
October 28, 2020 00:35 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBSit back and relax, pour some chai with and enjoy the company of the Gourmands and Geeks ; the 2Gs: Sadaf and Archit while they add some sweetness to make you wiser about India’s favourite beverage. If you thought Indians always drank chai, think again. If no, then what did we drink before chai? How did the marketing brilliance of the British Government turn us into a nation obsessed with chai? Why do we have tea breaks at work? They cover this and alot more in our first episode. Important ...
Introduction to Naan Curry
October 19, 2020 04:04 - 1 minute - 1.11 MBIn 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 evolution of food in the country and dive deep into the economics that shaped its consumption. Sadaf is an author, chef and MasterChef India Finalist and Archit is a researcher, consultant and writes on behavioral sciences and economics. Tune in to new episodes every Wednesday, starting from 28 Octob...
Ep. 00: Introduction to Naan Curry
October 19, 2020 04:04 - 1 minute - 1.05 MBIn 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 evolution of food in the country and dive deep into the economics that shaped its consumption. Sadaf is an author, chef and MasterChef India Finalist and Archit is a researcher, consultant and writes on behavioral sciences and economics. Tune in to new episodes every Wednesday, starting from 28 Octob...