Achaar: Pickled in History ft. Swetha Sivakumar

In this one of a kind episode, our Our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks - Sadaf and Archit are welcoming back Swetha Sivakumar to discuss the science and art of pickling. Together they talk:The history of Indian pickleThe common Indian mythsThe science of making a delicious pickle jarWhat are its health benefits?How is Indian pickle different from western pickle?Can meat be pickled?So sit back and relax, take your favourite pickle out and elevate your meal to the next level while you listen to this chatpata episode. Important links to geek out more:1. Article: Some spicy news by Shanthini Rajkumar2. Article: A Brief History Of The Humble Indian Pickle by Kshitija P3. Article: History in a Jar: The Story of Pickles by Tori Avey4. Book: Usha's Pickle Digest: The perfect pickle recipe book5. Video: Food History: Pickles6. Video: Pickles, A History!! 7. Podcast: Naan Curry S2 Ep. 7: Oil Matters ft. Swetha Sivakumar 8. Blog: Does your favorite Indian pickle use good oil and no preservatives?You can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle:@sadaf_hussain @thehustlinggluttonSubscribe & listen to the podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Castbox, AudioBoom, YouTube, Spotify or any other podcast app.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

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In 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.