Kitchen Kahani with Ranveer Brar

Chef Ranveer Brar

Food stories and histories are fascinating to say the least. I've always believed that understanding a culture, an ingredient, a dish through its evolution helps appreciate it even more. Here is a collection of stories that I've collated during my travels. read less

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Anarasa/ Anarsa - The Gaya connection

Anarasa/ Anarsa - The Gaya connection

Anarasa has a beautiful history and is one of the fascinating innovations of and for Travel food or Safari food.

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Anarasa/ Anarsa - The Gaya connection

Anarasa/ Anarsa - The Gaya connection

Anarasa has a beautiful history and is one of the fascinating innovations of and for Travel food or Safari food.

From the typical equipment they carry, to the deft tree-climbing to the meticulous toddy tapping to storing them, this practice in Kerala is absolutely fascinating

Fish Culture in Bengal

Fish Culture in Bengal

Macher Bhater Bengali - meaning Fish and Rice defines a Bengali! Let's talk more about the fish culture here.

Udupi - The Dosa Story

Udupi - The Dosa Story

Story of the origin of the world famous dish - Dosa or Dose is pretty interesting. It's quite the 'Dosha'...I mean Dosa :)

From the lanes of Benaras - Kachodi Gali

From the lanes of Benaras - Kachodi Gali

Benaras - a city that's famous for its ghats and chats. This lane in particular has an all-day Naashta menu!

Biryani or Pulao? The Lucknow side of the story

Biryani or Pulao? The Lucknow side of the story

This one's a classical debate that oft becomes a topic of conversation among food enthusiasts.

Mattu Gulla - The GI Tagged Brinjal/ Eggplant

Mattu Gulla - The GI Tagged Brinjal/ Eggplant

Did you know that Udupi has a famous GI Tagged Eggplant, the story of which is as fascinating as its flavours?

The Story of Osmania Biscuits

The Story of Osmania Biscuits

These world famous biscuits have an interesting and 'healthy' history..

Avial - Celebration of Flavours & Colours

Avial - Celebration of Flavours & Colours

Avial, literally meaning 'cooked/boiled in water' is a rich yet simple dish that's found its home not just in Kerala but across South Indian cuisine and beyond

Momo & Laphing - Waves of Evolution

Momo & Laphing - Waves of Evolution

Contrary to popular belief, Momos are not a daily staple of Tibetan cuisine. In fact, they are more of a festival or special occasion food!

Meen Moilee - Tribute to a Creator

Meen Moilee - Tribute to a Creator

Many a dish was invented or innovated by chefs/cooks to please their patrons' whims or palate. Meen/ Fish Moilee is one such dish.

Mysore Pak, The Royal Touch - by Chef Ranveer Brar

Mysore Pak, The Royal Touch - by Chef Ranveer Brar

Resplendent with the aroma of Ghee and memories of Mysore, this sweet treat won not just the Royal but common hearts too! 🌎 You can find more about me here too: ➡️ Youtube ➡️ Instagram ➡️ Website ➡️ Facebook ➡️ X (Twitter) #ranveerbrar #ChefRanveer #MysorePak

Story of Coffee in India - by Chef Ranveer Brar

Story of Coffee in India - by Chef Ranveer Brar

What would have been the story of Coffee in India if it wasn't for Baba Budan and those 7 coffee beans! 🌎 You can find more about me here too: ➡️ ⁠Youtube⁠ ➡️ ⁠Instagram⁠ ➡️ ⁠Website⁠ ➡️ ⁠Facebook⁠ ➡️ ⁠X (Twitter⁠) #Coffeehistory #RanveerBrar #podcast #ranveerbrar #podcast #chefranveer

Saffron, Pampore & other stories - by Chef Ranveer Brar

Saffron, Pampore & other stories - by Chef Ranveer Brar

The delicacy of the famous Kashmiri Saffron reflects both in the flower as in the flavours. Here's how it came to Pampore.. 🌎 You can find more about me here too: ➡️ ⁠Youtube⁠ ➡️ ⁠Instagram⁠ ➡️ ⁠Website⁠ ➡️ ⁠Facebook⁠ ➡️ ⁠X (Twitter⁠) #Saffron #KashmiriSaffron #Ranveerbrar #podcast #ChefRanveer

Sheermal & the Royal Connection - by Chef Ranveer Brar

Sheermal & the Royal Connection - by Chef Ranveer Brar

The story of Sheermal is quite fascinating, as is the case with any Lucknowi food! And while many places claim their Sheermal is the better one, my heart will always beat a little extra for the Lucknow variant. 🌎 You can find more about me here too: ➡️ ⁠Youtube⁠ ➡️ ⁠Instagram⁠ ➡️ ⁠Website⁠ ➡️ ⁠Facebook⁠ ➡️ ⁠X (Twitter⁠) #Sheermal #lucknowcuisine #ranveerbrar #podcast #chefranveer

Starting on a sweet note - Nolen Gur - by Chef Ranveer Brar

Starting on a sweet note - Nolen Gur - by Chef Ranveer Brar

Nolen Gur or New Jaggery is the famous Date Palm jaggery from Bengal that finds its place in many a mishti, be it Rosogollas, Sandesh or Payesh. 🌎 You can find more about me here too: ➡️ ⁠Youtube⁠ ➡️ ⁠Instagram⁠ ➡️ ⁠Website⁠ ➡️ ⁠Facebook⁠ ➡️ ⁠X (Twitter⁠) #ranveerbrar #podcast #chefranveer