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Maunika Gowardhan on spices, regional Indian cooking and Holi

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Chef and bestselling author Maunika Gowardhan shares the true meaning of "curry", the essential storecupboard spices and her 22-ingredient comfort dish

The Good Food podcast

Join host Samuel Goldsmith for an in-depth conversation with acclaimed food writer and Indian cooking expert Maunika Gowardhan. In this episode, Maunika shares her passion for regional Indian cuisine, demystifying the diverse culinary traditions that span India's states.

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Discover the fascinating origins of Indian spices, from pepper's ancient use before chillies arrived, to the Portuguese influences in Goan cooking. Maunika reveals how geography, climate and history shaped dishes across regions, from Mumbai's Sunday fish curry tradition to Bihar's smoky lamb dishes and Bengal's Portuguese-inspired prawn pie.

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