Indigenous Cheese with Dr. Kurush F. Dalal

We don’t think of India when we talk about cheese, but in this special episode, our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks - Sadaf and Archit are going to change that as they explore and celebrate indigenous cheese with Dr. Kurush F. Dalal, anthropologist and culinary Chronicler, and owner of Katy’s Kitchen. In this episode they discuss:Origins of cheesemaking in IndiaThe growth of artisanal cheeseDoes India have a rich cheese-making tradition?Popular and lesser-known Indian cheesesWhy are Indian cheeses not as popular as European cheese?Sit back and relax, and order some cheese (or make one if you’re exceptionally skilled!) while the 2Gs take you on an exploratory journey of local desi cheese beyond paneer and khoya.Important links to geek out more:1. Social Media: Instagram: @kurushdalal | Twitter: @Karboholic2. Article: Desi and cheesy by Sukanya Datta3. Video: Why We Eat What We Eat by Dr Kurush Dalal4. Video: Types of cheese made in India by Christopher AlbuquerqueYou can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle:@sadaf_hussain @thehustlinggluttonFollow Dr. Kurush F. Dalal on his instagram handle: @kurushdalalSubscribe & 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/

Om Podcasten

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.