Ep. 19: Sab Kheer-Iyat Hai

In this episode, our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks, Sadaf and Archit, will serve some Kheer - god’s own dessert and the most common dish in celebrations and festivities in India. They discuss how kheer is not merely a blend of rice and milk but holds so much history, mythology, significance in Ayurveda and Hindustani culture. They discuss environmentally sustainable Indian ways of serving kheer. They will also challenge your imagination by telling you about kheer made out of garlic and onion. They #MakeMilletsGreatAgain by finishing off with a recipe for Bajra Kheer!So put some milk to boil for your kheer while you listen to this sweet episode!Important links to geek out more:Not kheer, Rampuri gulathhi is fireni but with a twist(http://bit.ly/3bQyBvv)Maharashtrian Gavachi Kheer Recipe(http://bit.ly/3b5hW8f)Video: Payasam | Medieval India & Dessert for the King(https://bit.ly/3uH5mE5)Book: Food and Faith: A Pilgrim's Journey Through India(https://amzn.to/3e1jkdO)Traditional Indian way of eating – an overview(http://bit.ly/3sEeO9i)From digestion to weight loss: Why is the Bengali Nolen Gur more than a sweet end to your meal(http://bit.ly/2Oal0XE)You can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle:@sadaf_hussain @thehustlinggluttonYou 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.