In this special 100th episode, the 2Gs, our gourmands and geeks, Sadaf and Archit, are spreading some love with ghee. Together, they explore:

• What did Ibn-e-Batuta find out about ghee in India?
• Are there health benefits to consuming ghee?
• What is Bilona ghee?
• What do the texts of Ayurveda, Rigveda and other Indian mythologies say about ghee?
• How is ghee used in Hindu rituals?
• What are the scientific properties of ghee?

Sit back, enjoy this century-worthy effort and make some laddus while our 2Gs churn out this conversation.

Important links to geek out more

• Article: The Untold Story of Indian Ghee by Aditya Raghavan
• Article: Ghee: A Short Consideration from an Ayurvedic Perspective
• Book: Essential Ayurveda by Shubhra Krishan
• Video: How many litre milk are used to make 1kg Bilona ghee?
• Video: Top 5 reasons to eat ghee everyday by Dr. Hansaji Yogendra
• Book: Foods that Changed History: How Foods Shaped Civilization from the Ancient World to the Present by Christopher Cumo

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In this episode, the 2Gs, our gourmands and geeks, Sadaf and Archit, speak with Charmaine O'Brien, an award-winning author, chef, and Ph.D. candidate in creative writing. Together, they explore:

• Her new book, Eating the Present, Tasting the Future: Exploring India Through Her Changing Food,
• The evolution and understanding of "Naan" and "Curry" in Australia and India
• Can you make naan on a barbecue grill?
• The uniqueness of Delhi’s street food culture
• Regional differences and similarities in Indian cuisine over time

So, sit back and relax, and let’s understand the evolution of Indian food and where it is headed.

Important links to geek out more

• Social Media: Instagram | Website
• Book: Eating the Present, Tasting the Future: Exploring India Through her Changing Food by Charmaine O'Brien
• Book: Flavours Of Delhi: A Food Lover's Guide by Charmaine O'Brien
• Book: The Penguin Food Guide to India by Charmaine O' Brien
• Article: How restaurants, MasterChef and YouTube shaped Indian food by Ruth Dsouza Prabhu
• Article: Bengaluru’s Oota, Bombay Canteen, Gurugram’s Comorin—Indian chefs dig into regional cuisine by Charmaine O'Brien

You can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle

Sadaf Hussain: @sadaf_hussain 

Archit Puri: @thehustlingglutton

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In this episode, the 2Gs, our gourmands and geeks, Sadaf and Archit, speak with Asma Khan, author, chef, and founder of Darjeeling Express. Together, they explore:

• What made Asma switch from academia to the kitchen?
• How is Darjeeling Express breaking the barriers and pushing for women's rights and empowerment?
• What is more important to Asma: maintaining the real flavor of the food or giving it a modern take to make it look more ‘presentable’?
• The misconceptions around Indian food that she tackled with her supper club

Important links to geek out more: 

1. 1. Social Media: Twitter | Instagram

• Books by Asma Khan

1. 1. Asma's Indian Kitchen
   2. Ammu
2. Article: Asma Khan Won't Stop Shaking the World by Katherine Lagrave
3. Article: Asma Khan: ‘Restaurants should be ranked on how they treat their people’ by Nosheen Iqbal
4. Article: At Chef Asma Khan's table, food is served with a dash of courage by Avantika Bhuyan

You can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle

Sadaf Hussain: @sadaf_hussain 

Archit Puri: @thehustlingglutton

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