Dalda: It's Not Ghee

In this episode, our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks - Sadaf and Archit are going back in time to tell you about Dalda and vanaspati. Specifically, they discuss:What is Vanaspati? How is it different from ghee?How did the Dalda brand develop its market presence?How has the brand evolved?What is the hydrogenation of fat?Why is vanaspati harmful to your health?Why are fats necessary for the human body?Which oils should you consume?So, sit back and relax, fry some crispy jalebi, samosa or pakoda (paneer for Archit) in healthy oils, serve it with chutney, crank up the volume and listen to the 2Gs fat-a-fat.Important links to geek out more:Article: 40 years ago...And now: How Dalda built and lost, its monopoly by Viveat Susan PintoArticle: Dalda: The rise, fall, and revival of The Vanaspati ghee by Yash SharmaDifference between Vanaspati Ghee and Desi GheeArticle: Oily mattersBlog: Swetha’s 3 Part Blog on Cooking OilVideo: Which is the Best Cooking Oil in the Indian Market?Article: It’s Time To Bid Goodbye To VanaspatiPodcast: Naan Curry S2 Ep. 7: Oil Matters ft. Swetha SivakumarYou 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.