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Show - India's 50 Best Dishes - Season 2

Street food plays an important role in everyone's life, especially food memories with friends. Chef Ajay Chopra chooses three yummy street food dishes for his top 50 list.

Street food plays an important role in everyone's life, especially food memories with friends. Chef Ajay Chopra chooses three yummy street food dishes for his top 50 list.

Episode - 7

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Duration - 23 mins

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Ajay Chopra

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All Episodes of India's 50 Best Dishes - Season 2

India's Favourite Monsoon Treats

Monsoon is synonymous with crispy, yummy and comforting food. After getting opinions from Kitchen Gurus, Masala Mantri and Desi Deewane, Chef Ajay Chopra whips up the best monsoon dishes.

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Mango Mania

With the onset of summer, everybody starts craving mangoes. From aamras to mango pickles, the list of mango recipes is endless. Chef Ajay Chopra chooses the top dishes for his tastiest menu.

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Work From Home Rasoi

The lockdown and work from home introduced many people to cooking and turned many into home chefs. Many dishes created viral trends. Which of these made it to Chef Ajay Chopra's top 50 list? Find out here.

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Soup For Every Mood

Chicken soup or soup full of vegetables, soups are a perfect combination of flavours and nutrition. Chef Ajay Chopra chooses the most popular soups for his 50 best dishes list.

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Match Made in Heaven

Some food combinations like Cholle and Bhature, Parantha and pickle, Litti and Chokha are inseparable. Chef Ajay Chopra chooses three yummy dishes for his top 50 menu.

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Immunity Boosters

Indian food uses seasonal ingredients that provide balanced nutrition and improve immunity. Chef Ajay Chopra seeks helps from Kitchen Gurus, Masala Mantri and Desi Deewane to identify the top three immunity-boosting dishes.

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Nukkad Ka Khaana

Street food plays an important role in everyone's life, especially food memories with friends. Chef Ajay Chopra chooses three yummy street food dishes for his top 50 list.

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Maa Kasam Meetha

Indian sweets, popularly referred as mithai, are an integral part of the social, religious and cultural fabric in India. Chef Ajay Chopra has a tough time choosing the three best sweets for his top 50 list.

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Global Menu

International cuisines like Thai, Chinese, Mexican, Italian have become popular in India. Chef Ajay Chopra chooses three international dishes loved by most Indians for his top 50 list.

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Kebab-e-Foodie

Afghan traders got kebabs to India. They soon became a part of Indian cuisine and were adapted to Indian tastebuds. Chef Ajay Chopra is all set to choose India's favourite kebabs.

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Bacchon Ki Farmaish

Kids have their set of food preferences and favourites. Chef Ajay Chopra seeks help from Masala Mantris, Desi Deewane and Kitchen Gurus to shortlist dishes for his tastiest menu.

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Chai Ke Yaar

Tea, snacks and long conversations is a popular culture in India. Samosa, chakli, puffs, bhujiya, the list is never-ending. Which dishes will Chef Ajay Chopra choose for his tastiest menu?

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Keep Calm and Munch On

Munching on chips, pakoras, popcorn while watching movies or television is common in Indian households. Kitchen gurus and Chef Ajay Chopra choose the top three munching items for India's tastiest menu.

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Chutney Dhamaka

Spicy, tangy, sour, sweet! Isn't that the description of a chutney? Every region has its unique chutneys made using local and seasonal ingredients. Which chutneys will Chef Ajay Chopra choose for his top 50 list?

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Fursat Ki Rasoi

Cooking can be therapeutic, and cooking with family on a Sunday is a stress buster. Chef Ajay Chopra chooses three recipes that are people's favourite and take time and patience to cook.

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Click Search Cook

The Internet has got the world cuisine to your kitchen. But which are the three popular dishes that will make it to Chef Ajay Chopra's top 50 dishes?

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Masala Maar Ke

India is a land of spices. From black pepper, cumin seeds to coriander seeds, the list is endless. Chef Ajay Chopra chooses three dishes with classic spices for his top 50 list.

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Curd: A Versatile Ingredient

Curd is used in gravies, drinks, snacks and many other Indian preparations. Chef Ajay Chopra chooses three recipes with curd as the main ingredient for his top 50 list.

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1st Time Non-Vegetarian

Chef Ajay Chopra dedicates this episode of India's Top 50 Dishes to all non-veg lovers. But which dishes will make it to chef's top 50 dishes?

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Super Foods

Indian kitchens have been using ingredients like turmeric, ginger, garlic, pepper on daily basis. Chef Ajay Chopra chooses three superfood recipes for his top 50 list.

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The Coolest Food Trends

The Kitchen Gurus, Masala Mantri and Desi Deewane choose the coolest food trends. Which dishes will Chef Ajay Chopra choose for his list

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Mix, Ferment & Cook

Fermentation is a process followed in Indian kitchens for centuries. From Idlis and dosas in South India to cured meat in North East and pickles made across the country, the list of dishes is endless.

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Fish Ke Tokri Se

Indian cuisine has a wide range of fish preparations made using saltwater fish as well as freshwater fish. Which dishes will Chef Ajay Chopra choose for his top 50 list?

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A Yummy Menu

Chef Ajay Chopra brings the country's most beloved dishes on one menu. This menu is full of flavours. India's 50 Best Dishes Season 2, coming soon on Zee Zest.

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Desh Ka Tastiest Menu

Chef Ajay Chopra shares dishes that will delight your five senses. This show brings you the country's best dishes. India's 50 Best Dishes Season 2 starts 26th July, Mon-Tue 2 PM, only on Zee Zest.

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Double Masti Double Dhamaal

Considering India's vast food menu, Chef Ajay Chopra is back to add 50 more dishes to his list. Watch India's 50 Best Dishes Season 2 from 26th July, Mon-Tue 2 PM, only on Zee Zest.

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India's 50 Dishes Season 2 Contest

Do you want your favourite dish to be a part of Chef Ajay Chopra's menu? Here's your chance. Vote for your 50 best dishes and win exciting prizes. Log on to ZeeZest.com/50bestcontest

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