Chef Ranveer Brar

Kitchen Kahani with Ranveer Brar

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Food stories and histories are fascinating to say the least. I've always believed that understanding a culture, an ingredient, a dish through its evolution helps appreciate it even more. Here is a collection of stories that I've collated during my travels.

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Chef Ranveer Brar

Episodes

Anarasa/ Anarsa - The Gaya connection 22.05.2024 1:24

Anarasa has a beautiful history and is one of the fascinating innovations of and for Travel food or Safari food.

Toddy Tapping 15.05.2024 1:24

From the typical equipment they carry, to the deft tree-climbing to the meticulous toddy tapping to storing them, this practice in Kerala is absolutely fascinating

Fish Culture in Bengal 08.05.2024 1:08

Macher Bhater Bengali - meaning Fish and Rice defines a Bengali! Let's talk more about the fish culture here.

From the lanes of Benaras - Kachodi Gali 27.04.2024 1:30

Benaras - a city that's famous for its ghats and chats. This lane in particular has an all-day Naashta menu!

Biryani or Pulao? The Lucknow side of the story 24.04.2024 1:16

This one's a classical debate that oft becomes a topic of conversation among food enthusiasts.

Mattu Gulla - The GI Tagged Brinjal/ Eggplant 18.04.2024 1:17

Did you know that Udupi has a famous GI Tagged Eggplant, the story of which is as fascinating as its flavours?

The Story of Osmania Biscuits 15.04.2024 1:19

These world famous biscuits have an interesting and 'healthy' history..

Avial - Celebration of Flavours & Colours 13.04.2024 1:17

Avial, literally meaning 'cooked/boiled in water' is a rich yet simple dish that's found its home not just in Kerala but across South Indian cuisine and beyond

Momo & Laphing - Waves of Evolution 29.03.2024 1:20

Contrary to popular belief, Momos are not a daily staple of Tibetan cuisine. In fact, they are more of a festival or special occasion food!

Meen Moilee - Tribute to a Creator 29.03.2024 1:13

Many a dish was invented or innovated by chefs/cooks to please their patrons' whims or palate. Meen/ Fish Moilee is one such dish.

Mysore Pak, The Royal Touch - by Chef Ranveer Brar 26.03.2024 1:07

Resplendent with the aroma of Ghee and memories of Mysore, this sweet treat won not just the Royal but common hearts too! 🌎 You can find more about me here too: ➡️ Youtube ➡️ Instagram ➡️ Website ➡️ Facebook ➡️ X (Twitter ) #ranveerbrar #ChefRanveer #MysorePak

Story of Coffee in India - by Chef Ranveer Brar 26.03.2024 1:24

What would have been the story of Coffee in India if it wasn't for Baba Budan and those 7 coffee beans! 🌎 You can find more about me here too: ➡️ ⁠Youtube⁠ ➡️ ⁠Instagram⁠ ➡️ ⁠Website⁠ ➡️ ⁠Facebook⁠ ➡️ ⁠X (Twitter⁠ ) #Coffeehistory #RanveerBrar #podcast #ranveerbrar #podcast #chefranveer

Saffron, Pampore & other stories - by Chef Ranveer Brar 26.03.2024 1:30

The delicacy of the famous Kashmiri Saffron reflects both in the flower as in the flavours. Here's how it came to Pampore.. 🌎 You can find more about me here too: ➡️ ⁠Youtube⁠ ➡️ ⁠Instagram⁠ ➡️ ⁠Website⁠ ➡️ ⁠Facebook⁠ ➡️ ⁠X (Twitter⁠ ) #Saffron #KashmiriSaffron #Ranveerbrar #podcast #ChefRanveer

Sheermal & the Royal Connection - by Chef Ranveer Brar 26.03.2024 1:28

The story of Sheermal is quite fascinating, as is the case with any Lucknowi food! And while many places claim their Sheermal is the better one, my heart will always beat a little extra for the Lucknow variant. 🌎 You can find more about me here too: ➡️ ⁠Youtube⁠ ➡️ ⁠Instagram⁠ ➡️ ⁠Website⁠ ➡️ ⁠Facebook⁠ ➡️ ⁠X (Twitter⁠ ) #Sheermal #lucknowcuisine #ranveerbrar #podcast #chefranveer

Starting on a sweet note - Nolen Gur - by Chef Ranveer Brar 26.03.2024 1:29

Nolen Gur or New Jaggery is the famous Date Palm jaggery from Bengal that finds its place in many a mishti, be it Rosogollas, Sandesh or Payesh. 🌎 You can find more about me here too: ➡️ ⁠Youtube⁠ ➡️ ⁠Instagram⁠ ➡️ ⁠Website⁠ ➡️ ⁠Facebook⁠ ➡️ ⁠X (Twitter⁠ ) #ranveerbrar #podcast #chefranveer