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Ask Rahul! Plates & Places
Ask Rahul! Plates & Places is a food and hospitality storytelling podcast where chef and food‑business leader Rahul Shrivastava explores how different kinds of stays create memorable eating experiences. From hotels and restaurants to villas, forts, homestays and hostels, each episode focuses on one place, one plate, and the story behind it.
You’ll hear how menus are designed, buffets are planned, and local dishes are turned into signature experiences—plus simple ideas you can use to improve your own property, brand or travels. Whether you’re a hospitality professional, a culinary student, a stay owner, or a curious traveller who loves food, Plates & Places gives you warm stories, practical insights and a fresh way to look at the tables you sit at.
Ask Rahul! Plates & Places
S1 E2 South Indian Breakfast Supremacy: Idli, Dosa, Vada, Upma & Pongal
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Season 1 Episode2 South Indian Breakfast Supremacy: Idli, Dosa, Vada, Upma & Pongal
It’s said that a great day begins with a great breakfast—but the South perfected that art centuries ago. I’m Rahul Shrivastava, and this is Episode 2 of Season 1 under our new series, Cuisine Culture & Regional Battles—where India’s most loved culinary rivalries take center stage.
Today, we’re diving into the breakfast legends that define South Indian pride: idli, dosa, vada, pongal, and upma. On this episode, we explore how centuries of tradition, technique, and taste shaped what many believe is India’s most balanced—and unbeatable—morning ritual.
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