The Surprising History of Indian Food | Masala Lab Author Krish Ashok Reveals

Calcutta always had restaurants... of all cuisines and denominations .... I think so did Bombay

They look like brothers 😅

You learn so much every time you listen to Krish Ashok. This was like a mini version of Sapiens for me, discussed from the prism of food.

It really started well with discussing about how food evolve in India. Then it slowly turned out north Indian vs South Indian with all those usual chit chat we hear in everyday.

Desi food is the best

The host is so kiddish and what is he asking

This was such a sweet chat but I think it would do us all so much good to let go of the knee jerk purist approach "jokes" that we make about Chicken Tikka Masala, Chai Tea or Schezwan Dosa. Literally andhra people will die without onion tomato chili potato none of which are inherently Indian. Why so much disdain then, let it go no

The Chinese wok is called 'cheena chatti' in Kerala, something that came from china. The Chinese konji is essentially the same kanji in Kerala/Tamil Nadu

So true. I am from Delhi and currently living in US. But whenever there is a wildfire I get a little excited because it smells more like home 😂

The guest is such a good speaker

Really appreciate the practical no nonsense approach to food! Please elaborate on the types of cooking oils and their merits especially the cold pressed vs packaged oils. Thanks

Talking about food satisfies
more than eating it.

I agree with a lot of the shorter videos but few things in this video did not jive. I have been having Soylent from 10+ years and subsequently Huel and Kachava. You don't replace every meal with them but some and they are very useful and convenient for busy lifestyles especially when you are eating by yourself. Same for Prebiotics and mixed greens. They are all great for your microbiome in the morning. Also Gari Ginger in the morning and Kimchi with every meal.

I am in the food business, when my chef would get me something to taste; I first smell it. Am able to tell if it would taste good basis the smell.

Please get him back on the show ❤

Why that table stuffs irritating me 😅

Cabbage and mustard are the same plant.

Krish is 👌

The North eastern item is probably Axone, which is Fermented Soybean. If you get over the smell, it has a rich umami taste

Listening to this magical podcast is making my mouth water.... that's the beauty of the podcast....❤

Brother recipe of idli, dosa , pongal , etc etc are mentioned in a book called manasollasa written by a kannda king in 12th century....that time Italy was nothing bit rural community who didn't even have a proper food culture.

I have a story about not liking okra. When I was young and playing with these, a relative, to shoo me off, likened its slimy juice with something... you know that nosey thing...uck.. I did't even touch it afterwards for long until I got the deep-fried version much later on. :)

That's Dr. Pal

Interesting topic to talk about!! Just about halfway through the episode. I would like to know the speaker's take on some of our sweets, savouries and staples made out of millets like jowar and bajra? Weren't they conceived as territorially suitable culinary ideas in India?. To discount them and claim that everything Indian is Indianized will be short sighted. I believe there even were references to Idli in the 9th century Kannada literature. The very similarity of the steaming process need not suggest a deduction from other cuisine.

Would really appreciate the info much more if the guest also shares his source of information, may be some historical and/or scientific evidence. It helps to know why does he have certain views & opinions.

Looking at krish ashok face I don't feel this man deserves to say about food and health. This fellow thinks maida is ok and it's ok to eat bread on a regular basis.

excellent conversation, this is prime example of east meets "American" West food discussions. This is much wiser, and realistic picture of food and humans. This is what Americans keep missing about food! They uncover something and try to explain for many things. Science is the tool that explains the how, not the why. I think Eastern cultures are more wiser in taking the how and try to provide the why in a different way.

Lol @ you can pickles everything. I have seen people have pickle with pizza 🫡

Leftist bias is a bit much frankly

Nin tale 🤦

He himself said that his grandmother liked cooking, and then he goes on to assume that she might have other aspirations too. And then points faults in our society. Why can’t he accept that fact that few people love to cook for their loved ones. That’s it. What a hypocrite.

Couldn't watch it beyond the intro.

I mean, for example, consider Italian food.

Spaghetti from China
Tomatoes from LatAm
Brick Oven from Greece
Garlic ... Pepper ... Salt ... Chili
Even the herbs they use are not native to Italy

Yet the Italian cuisine is famous world-wide.

Ever seen a similar video by an Italian dissing their own food culture?

I really don't understand this vile urge of so-called know-alls to diss Indian food culture.

If chili is not native to India, then how come the world's hottest NATURAL chili is native to India? Bhut Jholokia anyone?

What ridiculousness.

Indians over cook their food

not science it's organic

@Varun... Great insight.... Especially the process of fermentation....
A few rather one pointer - Authentic dum Biryani is marinated Raw Mutton cooked with Par Boiled Rice
Lastly... A great show but too long with a lot of repeation by both of you!!!

Mustard oil and panch foran combo is bengali 😂❤❤❤

I was came here to listen his view microwave oven causes cancer or carcinogenics but he cut that part. 😮. Disappointed

Rex theatre... English movie... Once a month!! You got me there 😀That's my childhood! Thanks!

This podcast is literally 2 guys talking stuff with so genuinity and nostalgia. Also the observational skill of both of them is phenominal. Absolutely wonderful

Very informative and logical

Wonderful conversation loved it ❤❤❤

People dint eat outside because it was considered unhygienic!

bengal biryani came fron lucknow biryani which is actually a yakhni pulaw

Thank you for this beautiful video, Varun Duggi. Krish explained concepts with so much empathy. Loved it 😍

Original? Dal chawal🙌🧬

Brillant Podcast.....