Best Rahul Shrivastava Podcasts (2025)

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S1 E6: The Science of Perfect Tadka – Why Your Dal Tastes Like Water 9:56

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The sound is unmistakable: a hiss of oil, the crackling of cumin, the bloom of red chili. It’s not just a garnish—it’s chemistry and performance art rolled into five seconds of magic. Intro (What Listeners Get): • The step‑by‑step science of tadka (tempering). • Hidden heat control lessons from regional kitchens. • Tips to orchestrate aroma like a …

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S1 E5: THE CURRY CONSPIRACY – WHO REALLY INVENTED INDIA’S MOST FAMOUS DISH 5:06

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Get ready for a flavor-packed journey with "EPISODE 5: THE CURRY CONSPIRACY – WHO REALLY INVENTED INDIA’S MOST FAMOUS DISH," a culinary podcast episode that challenges everything you thought you knew about curry. This chapter of Culinary Challenge boldly asks listeners: what if the world’s most “Indian” dish didn’t actually begin in India at all? F…

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S1 E4: Street Food Secrets – What Your Vendor Doesn’t Want You To Know 5:37

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Kitchen Lab on the Streets The episode kicks off with a disruptive question—what if your favorite street vendor isn’t just cooking, but orchestrating a full-blown kitchen lab under open skies? Each puff of fried dough and glistening pile of chaat is more than meets the eye; there's instinct, inherited tricks, and a touch of rebellion, all swirled t…

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S1 E3 Bengali Fish vs Goan Prawns –  The Ultimate Coastal Food Battle 4:59

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Culinary Challenge | Seasoning 1, Episode 3 Title: Bengali Fish vs Goan Prawns—The Ultimate Coastal Food BattleHere’s where flavors throw down and stories sizzle. I’m your host—think less dreamy sunset, more sizzling stovetop—and on this podcast, every rivalry comes with a splash of craft, heart, and spice. Today? We plunge straight into the ocean’…

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S1 E2 South Indian Breakfast Supremacy: Idli, Dosa, Vada, Upma & Pongal 8:53

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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 tak…

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S1 E1: Naan, Prantha and Roti 5:10

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Ever heard a debate this delicious? 🍞🔥In my latest podcast episode, “The Great Indian Bread War,” I dive into the sizzling stories, fun facts, and chef secrets behind India’s three legendary breads: chapati, naan, and paratha. From ancient kitchen traditions to modern street food magic, find out which one takes the crown—and discover chef-approved …