
In the first episode of Raja Rasoi Aur Andaaz Anokha, celebrity chef Ranveer Brar delves into the flavours and essence that come with changing seasons. He gives us an insight into how everything we eat affects our health and overall wellbeing. Over the centuries, numerous fruits and vegetables have ...
Sometimes simple things bring back beautiful memories. And Chef Ranveer Brar has this epiphany while basking in the glory of daybreak. In this episode of Raja Rasoi Aur Andaaz Anokha, he extols the several virtues of modest, comfort food. He recreates Goan Ka Swaad with two delectable, wholesome dis...
While in exile, the Pandavas were obligated to live incognito for a year. Foodlover at heart, Bheem disguised himself as a chef called Vallabh in the kingdom of Virata during this period. According to one legend, when Vallabh assumed his duties, he didnt know how to cook so he whipped up a dish with...
A dish beloved across the country is the Biryani. And amongst Biryanis one that stands apart is the Lucknowi Biryani. In the fourth episode of Raja Rasoi Aur Andaaz Anokha, Chef Ranveer Brar brings to you two delectable recipes: the first one is the Lucknowi Biryani and another dish that hails from ...
When it comes to planning long journeys, food is an essential part of the itinerary. In the fifth episode of Raja Rasoi Aur Andaaz Anokha, chef Ranveer Brar whips up the perfect travelfriendly meal comprising delicious dishes like Jahaazi Korma, Thekua, Bimbli ka Achaar and Thepla.Just like its name...
The British are now long gone, but they left behind a lasting effect on the Indian cuisine that is evident even today. Particularly reflective in the northern parts of India, you can see a proper blend of the Mughal and British influence on the culinary legacy and trends. In the sixth episode of Raj...
Fast foods comprise of the food items that are quick in terms of preparation as well as hunger satiation. When it comes to Indian fast foods, one would find a buffet of region specific fast foods items that have travelled and spread its taste from its origin to other places, throughout the country. ...
Accidents might generally be undesirable, but as far as culinary accidents go, we cant help but grin about some. Chef Ranveer cooks and reveals the story behind two unintentional delicacies from different states of India. To make something exciting from split milk, he gives the predictable paneer a ...
As Chef Ranveer gushes about the sheer scale of Kerala’s cuisine, the Sadhya, a vegetarian Brahmin feast is in order. Originally inspired by the Thaal culture of Gujarat, Ona Sadhya could have as many as 64 items, all served on a plantain leaf. However, the one he creates for us is smaller. He first...
Emperors and their oddities, cooks and their kitchen secrets... Chef Ranveer is feeling a little royal. To prepare something shaahi and uncommon, he chooses the Pardaiyen Raan, a recipe which is apparently 2300 years old. Its a dish that was cooked at King Alexanders feast. Chef Ranveer encrusts the...
The land of Goa is blessed with its delicious seafood, spices from its foothills and fruits and vegetables from its plains. Its food has been influenced by diverse local and foreign communities. In this episode, Chef Ranveer forays into recipes from the Goud Saraswat Brahmin community of Goa. He sta...
To reap a jackfruit, Chef Ranveer climbs up a tree With this ancient Indian fruit, he makes Katthal Ka Muzaffar, a sweet rice dish. He whips up a chaat from boiled jackfruit seeds, mint, coriander and spices. Then, using grated raw mango, he makes Kachche Aam Ki Kheer laced with gulab jal. A Pineapp...
With an uncle who was an Officer in the army, Chef Ranveer had the chance to share meals with soldiers as a child. From the many interesting dishes that he had then, he recreates the phenomenally spicy Andhra style Green Chili Chicken. He also makes a dish that used to be made in the barracks of Mah...
The northeast of India is remarkable for its simple, earthy flavours and aspiring way of life. Enthralled by the same, Chef Ranveer visits a Manipuri restaurant in Goa called Meiphung. Manu Bhai is amazed by uncommon ingredients from there like Bhut Jolokia, the spiciest chili in the world, Naga Dal...
A common mans dish which snuggled its way into the royal kitchen of the Nawabs, the Nihari is a mutton stew from Lucknow. As it takes hours to cook, its only fitting that Chef Ranveer is up in the wee hours of the morning to prepare this delicacy. One of the baffling traits of a Nihari is the Nihari...
Indian mythology is replete with tales in which food plays an interesting role. With mythologist Devdutt Patnaik as his special guest, Chef Ranveer plans a meal of Vidur Ka Saag, Maach and Bhaat. The saag has an unsuspecting ingredient chopped banana skins Devdutt tells Ranveer about the significan...
In a mood to eat Shikari food, Chef Ranveer makes a trip into the jungle with Manu Bhai He makes Junglee Maas, a simple royal dish which was innovated in the forest. He speaks of the hunting history of Rajasthan and invader influence on its cooking methods.Like the Bedouin tribes hot stone cooking, ...
Talking about traditional Indian medicine, Chef Ranveer turns our attention to our own backyard, quite literally. In the olden days, food itself was medicine for everything. All we had to do was look in to our kitchens and kitchen gardens and be aware of whats around. With neem leaves from Juliet au...
Chef Ranveer is surrounded by an exciting variety of fruits, vegetables and spices on his friends farm. He cant possibly leave without cooking. So there he is, making a pumpkin curry. He is fascinated not just by the versatility of pumpkin but also by the fresh spices he will use in the curry. Fresh...
Colva Beach in the south of Goa, with its Portuguese heritage is where traditional fishing families reside. With the very sturdy mackerel, Chef Ranveer prepares Bangda Cutlet, a local delicacy. He smokes the fish with a marinade of local pepper Tirphal. He also cures whitebait fish, cooking it in a ...
Chef Ranveer makes Kahwa from Kashmir in the traditional Kashmiri kettle called Samovar. With cinnamon, cardamon, saffron and almonds, the slow teabrewing creates a pahadi ambience. He then makes Yarkhandi Pulaao which came to India through the ancient Silk Route. He also talks of the different teas...
Chef Ranveer is thrilled to be invited for lunch at Chef Urbano Rego’s home. Chef Urbano is popularly known as the pioneer of signature restaurants in India and is a legendary seafood chef. Ranveer bakes toddyfermented bread for the legendary Chef in woodfired oven at a Portuguese bakery or padaria....
The tribal art of hay cooking is a dying art, but something that Chef Ranveer always wanted to try his hand at. First, he begins with going crabhunting with Salvadore, an experience that was on his bucket list for a long time. Along with the crabs he has also sourced some fresh mackerel from a fishe...
Manu Bhai is absolutely thrilled as the day of making kebabs is here Chef Ranveer prepares Bihari kebab, a rustic kebab that was very popular in East Bengal during the rule of the Nawab of Murshidabad. He then makes the coarse Chapli kebab, also known as Pishauri kebab which came from Afghanisthan t...
Chef Ranveer makes Bouillabaisse, a Pondicherry rendition of the French soup Bouillabaise. Its a soup with Indian flavours but with French technique and Chef Ranveer shares the interesting story of how Bouillabaise was invented. The Pouillabaise has in it Toki machli, calamari, red snapper, shrimp, ...
Hindi
10 January 2019
Travel, Food
Ruchir Arun