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Chef Rakesh Raghunathan explores the energy, colour and pulse of various South Indian cities that have moved with the times but still retained their culture through music, food, traditions, people and much more. He also interacts with the North Indian families settled in his hometown for a rich exchange of culture and ideas.
All Episodes of 100% South Indian
Rakesh Raghunathan starts his 100% South Indian journey with a visit to the Kothari family who have made Chennai their home. After tasting their traditional food, Rakesh cooks some yummy delicacies. He also shares the recipes for the authentic breakfast of Tamil Nadu.
Rakesh Raghunathan visits the Dave family, who has been living in Chennai for the last 100 years and has blended into the city's culture. He then explores some yummy dishes from the Andhra Thali. Authentic and traditional these recipes will make you drool.
Eashwar Singh's family belongs to North India. They made Chennai their home and also adapted to the local culture, food and traditions. After meeting this family and tasting their traditional food, Rakesh Raghunathan explores some delicacies from Karnataka's cuisine.
Pind restaurant in Chennai gives you the feel of Chandigarh. Rakesh Raghunathan visits the restaurant to taste some authentic Punjabi food. He also explores the northern Malabari cuisine of Kerala, which has a Persian influence.
The Anglo-Indian community in Chennai are known for their unique lifestyle, subtly spicy cuisine and culture. Rakesh Raghunathan visits an Anglo-Indian family to taste their cuisine and understand their way of life. He also makes delicious curries that are popular in Tamil Nadu.
The Portuguese and Dutch left a deep impact on Kerala's cuisine. Chef Rakesh Raghunathan takes you on the culinary journey across India's most traditional yet progressive state Kerala. He also meets a Sindhi family who made Chennai their home post-partition.
Jonna, Sajja, Korra, Saamai, Kuthiraivali, Panivaragu, Makka Cholam and many more. Telangana has a wide range of millets and the state's cuisine has incorporated this rich produce in multiple ways. Chef Rakesh Raghunathan shares recipes that have its roots in Telangana.
Kerala is home to some delicious dishes made using different varieties of rice and coconut in various forms, such as coconut milk, coconut flakes, desiccated coconut etc. Chef Rakesh Raghunathan shares recipes from Kerala's cuisine that are close to his heart.
Pondicherry was a French colony for over 100 years, and this formed the basis of Creole Cuisine. Chef Rakesh Raghunathan explores the Creole Cuisine where South Indian ingredients are cooked with French methods, and French ingredients are infused with South Indian flavours.