Indian Food Explained by Cook Like An Aunty
You don't have to be an aunty to make delicious Indian food.
Cook Like An Aunty shares the history, cultural significance, and recipes of your favorite Indian dishes. It specifically focuses on how American born desis, spouses, and friends experience Indian food in North American.
Whether you are cooking to impress your in-laws, connect your children with your Indian heritage, or cure homesickness, you will learn to cook like an aunty.
Podcasting since 2023 • 16 episodes
Indian Food Explained by Cook Like An Aunty
Latest Episodes
Rice: Everything you need to know about South Asian rice
What is white rice so popular in Indian cuisine instead of brown rice? Why do we make idli with parboiled rice? How should you cook rice to make the best lemon rice?We explore the answers to all of these questions in this episode and...
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Tarka: the most important technique in Indian cuisine
Today we talk about the one universal cooking technique in South Asia: tarka! It is also known as chhaunk and many other names in India. You will recognize it instantly as the popping of mustard seeds and the crackle of curry leaves in hot oil....
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Why does Indian cuisine only use one type of cheese, paneer?
Is paneer the only cheese used in Indian cuisine? Listen to this episode to discover why many people don't know about the other types of cheeses in India! Also, we'll talk about a brief history of cheese and paneer.Join the Cook Like An ...
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What is hing and why is it so popular in Indian cuisine?
What is hing (asafoetida/asafetida)? Why is hing so popular in Indian cuisine but not others?We explore the answers to all of these questions in this episode and talk about how to include hing in your Indian recipes. Listen to the episo...
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