The most populous democracy in the world is well-known for its contagious Bollywood culture and yes, curry varieties. But is there more to Indian cuisine than curry?
Let your senses be your guide as India journeys though the exotic world of spices from the royal kitchens of the Mughals and learns about the influence of religion and British Raj on food. Discover a cuisine that is ever-changing, one that defies definition... readily adopts and adapts outside influences yet still manages to remain intrinsically Indian.
Our first stop is the “Kingdom of Spices” - Cochin, an important spice-trading center in the Southern state of Kerala. Here we explore the central role that Indian chilli and black pepper plays in kitchens all over the country.
Along the way, India introduces us to two crowds: locals dabbling in the ancient tradition of wrestling, and tech savvy students and specialists working in Bangalore. Find out how much of a role (or not!) fast food plays in their lives.
In contrast, much Indian fare has deep-rooted links to Hinduism. Distinct foods are granted different meanings by different deities. In this spirit, we experience a wedding in which the food plays as an important role as the bride and groom.
To Delhi next, where an age old tradition of preparing, cooking and serving food once reserved only for Mughal Royalty is still very much alive. A visit to a Delhi restaurant that serves up nostalgia with every dish reminds us of the widespread and ongoing influence of British colonization on India.
At a Sikh temple, India illustrates how feeding the masses (from street children to families) reflects not only service to God, but food’s transformative power to spread care, devotion, and love.
Join us in Culinary Asia: India, and learn how India’s cuisine is about much more than just food. Permeating family life, emotions, and most social constructs, it is representative of happiness.
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