Ep. 21: What-A-Pao: From Goa to Mumbai

In this episode, our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks, Sadaf and Archit explore the routes of pao, various versions and the popular dishes paired with this piece of bread. They will discuss who introduced pao to a civilisation that used to only eat roti and how pao travelled to Mumbai from Goa. They also look at the Portuguese and Irani connections, shed light on the unique ways in which Pao is served in Mumbai and end with a fight over the vada pao.So sit back and relax, toast some pao, put the butter and get on the bus journey from Mumbai to Goa.Important links to geek out more:Video: Our Daily Bread(Our Daily Bread - Reel 2 (1962))Video: The Story Of - Shehnaz Bakery: Traditional Indian Bakery(Gobble | शहनाज़ बेकरी की कहानी | The Story Of - Shehnaz Bakery | पाँव कैसे बनाते हैं)Book: Anjuna - Profile Of A Village In Goa(https://amzn.to/3cBP47d)How did the Portuguese pav become one of Bombay’s most recognisable breads?(https://virsanghvi.com/Article-Details.aspx?key=1134)14 Ways Mumbai Enjoys Its Love Affair With Pav(http://bit.ly/3bRO7Zf)What The Fork: Kunal Vijayakar on How to Have Your Bread and Eat It Too(http://bit.ly/38Mb12e)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.