This episode is all about Dals- Pulses. Your host, Chef Ankita talks about the following legumes- Moong dal, Urad dal, Toor dal, Masoor dal, Matki, Lobiya, Kulith/horsegram, Chana, Rajma, Chickpeas, and Vatana/peas.  •Indian pickles/ aachar:  https://youtu.be/AcX7fjqdrYU •Horsegram/ Kultha/ Kulith Pithla recipe: https://tastyrecipesfrompooja.wordpress.com/2019/02/01/kulith-pithla-horsegram-flour-curry-in-maharashtrian-style/ •Coupon code: PODCAST5 Insert the above code at checkout to download a free copy of your favourite digital posters. No credit card required.  Link to the on ..read more

Part 2 of Beyond Naan. This episode is all about Kashmiri bread culture, Goan breads, and Mumbai's love for Pao. This episode was possible thanks to: •Colleen Taylor Sen (Fasts and Feasts- A history of Food in India) •Dr. K. T. Achaya (Indian food- A historical companion) • Nawab Jafar Mir Abdullah Sheermal: https://nowlucknow.com/the-sheermal-wali-gali-is-dedicated-to-the-tastiest-sheermals-in-lucknow/ Raja, Raaoi, Aur Kahaniya: Lucknow & Mehmudabad https://g.co/kgs/GAogLG  Follow us on Instagram @beyond.butterchicken and @ankitavaidya_ ..read more

In this episode, Ankita talks about Indian breads- right from Paos served in Parsi cafes to Lucknowi royal tandoori breads like sheermal, baqarkhani, and kulche. Ankita also discusses how the art of bread making has evolved in India and how it has been adapted as the empire witnessed the charge of different foreign powers. Each of these rulers brought with them their lifestyle, culture and most importantly- food. This episode would have been impossible without the  contribution of: Colleen Taylor Sen (Fasts and Feasts- A history of Food in India) Dr. K. T. Achaya (Indian food- A historica ..read more

In this episode, learn about the history of Chai in India, and how it is enjoyed in different parts of the country. Ankita shares some interesting facts about this beverage that is popularly consumed all over the world. This episode would not have been complete without the contribution of some prominent professionals and their incredible work. I would like to thank Vikram Doctor, Goya Journal, The Times of India, and the legendary late Dr. K.T. Achaya ..read more

In this episode, meet me- your host Ankita. I hold a degree in Computer Engineering from Mumbai, India, and I am an avid food lover. To pursue my passion for food, I moved to Canada in 2013 and have been working with food since then.  My insta handles are: @ankitavaidya_ (https://instagram.com/ankitavaidya_?utm_medium=copy_link) and @beyond.butterchicken ( https://instagram.com/beyond.butterchicken?utm_medium=copy_link ) .  You can reach me via Facebook messenger (https://m.me/ankita.vaidya) or Insta messenger. You can also email me at simmerandspice.ca@gmail.com or visit my website ..read more

Love Indian food and stories? This podcast is for YOU! Sound credits: https://soundcloud.com/sapajoubeats​ Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Irani chai: https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.recipes.timesofindia.com/recipes/irani-chai/amp_recipeshow/84340119.cms ..read more

This episode is all about Dals- Pulses. Your host, Chef Ankita talks about the following legumes- Moong dal, Urad dal, Toor dal, Masoor dal, Matki, Lobiya, Kulith/horsegram, Chana, Rajma, Chickpeas, and Vatana/peas.  •Indian pickles/ aachar:  https://youtu.be/AcX7fjqdrYU •Horsegram/ Kultha/ Kulith Pithla recipe: https://tastyrecipesfrompooja.wordpress.com/2019/02/01/kulith-pithla-horsegram-flour-curry-in-maharashtrian-style/ •Coupon code: PODCAST5 Insert the above code at checkout to download a free copy of your favourite digital posters. No credit card required.  Link to the on ..read more

Join Ankita in this episode to discover the origin and history of Samosas. Are samosas Indian? Is 'potatoes and peas' the only stuffing for samosas? What about the chutneys or condiments served with Samosas? All of this and so much more on our beloved Samosas.  Oops moments- Grinded?? My bad- I meant ground!  This episode would not have been possible without the contribution of: K.T. Achaya Salma Husain Colleen Taylor Sen Lizzy Collingham Dr. Kurush Dalal Vikram Doctor Gordon Ramsay @bongeats (instagram) My aji's raw mango- coconut chutney: 1 cup grated coconut ½ raw mango flesh, dic ..read more

Part 2 of Beyond Naan. This episode is all about Kashmiri bread culture, Goan breads, and Mumbai's love for Pao. This episode was possible thanks to: •Colleen Taylor Sen (Fasts and Feasts- A history of Food in India) •Dr. K. T. Achaya (Indian food- A historical companion) • Nawab Jafar Mir Abdullah Sheermal: https://nowlucknow.com/the-sheermal-wali-gali-is-dedicated-to-the-tastiest-sheermals-in-lucknow/ Raja, Raaoi, Aur Kahaniya: Lucknow & Mehmudabad https://g.co/kgs/GAogLG  Follow us on Instagram @beyond.butterchicken and @ankitavaidya_ ..read more

In this episode, learn about the history of Chai in India, and how it is enjoyed in different parts of the country. Ankita shares some interesting facts about this beverage that is popularly consumed all over the world. This episode would not have been complete without the contribution of some prominent professionals and their incredible work. I would like to thank Vikram Doctor, Goya Journal, The Times of India, and the legendary late Dr. K.T. Achaya ..read more