4 Food Documentaries And Shows That Celebrate Indian Delicacies

Apart from enjoying the flavour of Indian food, do you also often wonder how it’s prepared? Or what makes it distinct or how the dish came to being? If yes, then brace yourself as we bring the list of best series that celebrate Indian cuisine in all its glory. From tracing origins to expert opinions, these series have them all. Weekend plans? Sorted. 

Raja, Rasoi Aur Anya Kahaniya

Raja, Rasoi Aur Anya Kahaniya is a docu-series that takes us into the kitchen of Indian royals, by exploring the various combinations of recipes, local herbs, preparation methods and how it has evolved. The series covers foods from different parts of India. This is the best show to learn all about the royal roots of Indian food. The show is available on YouTube, Netflix, and Hotstar, the series is in Hindi and consists of 2 seasons.



Twist Of Taste

Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna sets on a journey exploring history, different cuisines and unheard-of dishes. It is a documentary series that airs on Fox Traveller and has 5 seasons so far. While travelling across India, chef Vikas gets to the bottom of traditional delicacies and cooking techniques, which is later blended into his own modern style of cooking.



Itihaas Ki Thaali Se

The show puts a spotlight on the foundation of various Indian dishes. The show explores the historical roots of multiple meals that are sure to leave you dumbfounded. The narration of the show is in Hindi and the show features on the Epic channel. The engaging format involves many fascinating facts, short interviews and animation. 



Lost Recipes

A show that is aimed to resurface recipes that are losing their relevance in today's. The time crunch, lack of availability of ingredients, lack of knowledge are costing us a gamut of old and precious Indian recipes The show features chef Aditya Bal as host, who rediscovers the forgotten recipes, and the history behind them. Some of the dishes featured on the show are, Houk Sun-curry, Bevina Hoovina Payasa, and Mutanjan- sweet chicken pulao. The show has two seasons and was released on the Epic channel, you can watch the series on YouTube.