Ep. 26: Dhaniya: The Ultimate Freebie

In this episode, our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks, Sadaf and Archit talk about an underrated ingredient: Dhaniya or Coriander.They talk:- Why is it given away for free?- What’s the connection between its name and its health benefits mentioned in Ayurveda?- What are some of its earliest documented uses from across the world?- Why is it not as popular in the west as it is in India?- How it is a multipurpose and versatile plant.- How Dhaniya is a key ingredient in one of the world's most popular beers.- Some of the top dishes made with Dhaniya: Chicken Cafreal and Bhopali RezalaSo sit back and garnish your day with this fresh perspective on India’s favourite herb: Dhaniya.Important links to geek out more:Book | The Flavour of Spice by Marryam H. Reshii(https://amzn.to/3x8pLTv)Book | Spices: the History of a Temptation by Jack Turner(https://amzn.to/3gmiHNf)Why Cilantro Tastes Like Soap, for Some |New York Times(Cilantro Haters, It’s Not Your Fault (Published 2010))What is Belgian-Style Witbier?(https://www.craftbeer.com/styles/belgian-style-wit)Bhopali Rezala Recipe(https://bit.ly/3gpmCJ3)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.