Essence of India

Episode 2

Episode 2 - The Curry Trail

Samira loves to make curries, Indian, South East Asian and the Western stew, but she heads back to India where she learns how to make some of India’s finest curries.

Episode 3

Episode 3 - The Tandoori Party

The world loves to BBQ and India has some of the oldest forms – Tandoori cooking. Samira takes a fresh approach to Tandoori cuisine and the grill that goes back thousands of years.

Episode 4

Episode 4 - The Sweet Life

Indian’s dessert food may have taken a back seat to some of its popular main courses, but Samira finds out about the spectacular buffet of desserts on offer before making some in her own kitchen.

Episode 5

Episode 5 - My Big Fat Indian Wedding

In India a wedding may just hold the secret to the Essence of India - for this is where it all comes together - weddings are the most auspicious and celebrated events in family life.

Episode 6

Episode 6 - Coastal

In this episode we take a ride through some of the coastal states of India, we explore the creation of some spectacular seafood tapas, a special coastal dessert and some pink fizzy wine to end.

Episode 7

Episode 7 - Feasting on Art: Modern India Cooks!

We seek out outstanding chefs who emphasize new techniques in Indian food preparation, to the point that it becomes difficult to know where the art ends and the food begins.

Episode 8

Episode 8 - Brunch - Indian Style

Sunday Brunch is a Western concept, one I’ve enjoyed very much in my twelve years in Manhattan, and the idea is rapidly making inroads into an even more rapidly developing young India.

Episode 9

Episode 9 - You Are What You Eat - Detox The Indian Way

In this episode, between learning how to cook healthy, wholesome meals, we learn the true meaning of yoga in the birthplace of the ancient practice.

Episode 10

Episode 10 - Global Influences On Indian Food

In this episode, between elephant rides and a lovely lesson from musicians, we squeeze in a few incredible cuisines, and give you some truly authentic, delectable, mouth-watering recipes.