Raja, Rasoi Aur Anya Kahaniyaan

- Season 2

(2015)

This episode visited the city of the charminars and sampled the legandary Hyderabadi biryani. Uncovered the secret of that sumptuous haleem along with a variety of succulent kebabs. The Nizams left a legacy of tender meats and flavourful spices that gave this city it's cultural food heritage.

Explore the story of Odia Cuisine and how it is distinct from the neighboring states. Visit the Jagannath temple and its kitchen, which daily serves thousands of devotees. And know more about the origin of the famous Rasgulla.

Visit Chhattisgarh and discover the Chhattisgarhi forest and tribal cuisine. Enjoy the flavors of Kadaknath chicken, the legend of Lord Rama and Dandakaranya, and thousands of years old food practices.

This episode takes you to Andhra and Telangana, known for seafood and spice. Travel to the region to understand their food habits, culture and rare ingredients including the popular Guntur Chilli.

Unearthing the delights of French cuisine on Indian soil, Pondicherry has a rich tradition and history that resonates with French culture. This can be best seen in its food and architecture. Tune in to explore what happens when French and Tamil flavors blend in the works of this coastal town. Did you know that other than French, Pondicherry also has a Vietnamese influence in its food?

From Rasgulla to Sondesh, visit the city of their delicious origin. Kolkata formed with 3 islands which laid the foundation for the jewel of British India. Relive the Victorian era through traditional bengali cuisine.

Before the Nizams and Mughals, there lived a community of muslims who lived on the western coast. Discover their story through food and how the other communities blended their flavors into the cuisine.

Goan cuisine is rich in taste and culture. Relive the glorious past of a place which became a melting pot for Portuguese and Brahmin cuisine. Learn about the vindaloo story and the origin of the caferal.

Discover the cuisine of the state of Maharashtra. Explore the history of Puran Poli and Modak. And find out more about the food of the Saoji and Konkani communities.

Enter into the gateway of North East cuisine. Explore the history of Ahoms, their food and the culture of local communities who live along Bhramaputra. Also visit the fragrant tea plantations of India.

Journey through the colourful land of Krishna and a history of food, learn about the origin of the legendary Chappan Bhog and look at the famous petha from Agra and the peda from Mathura.

Visit Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh with food. Relive the Chogyal empire and the legacy cuisine.Learn about the technique of the rice-fish dual farming adopted by tribes of Arunachal Pradesh.

Explore the culinary delights of the nawabs of Bengal as they blended the mughal legacy of food with the local flavours. Discover the hidden treasures of the cuisine of East Bengal.

Traverse the unexplored culture and food history of Nagaland. Learn about the Angami Tribes, their affinity to Yam leaves and the warrior tradition of the Konyak Nagas. Discover one of the hottest chilies in the world, the Naga Mircha, its uses and fiery quality. Uncover the secret technique to breed bees underground and much more About this hidden land on this episode.

Mumbai - A runway for dreamers and a city that never sleeps. Among its chaos and in its heart lies a culinary legacy that is unmatched. In this episode of Raja Rasoi aur Anya Kahaniya Season 2, we take a walk down the streets of Mohammad Ali road, savour the aromas of Irani cafes, get a whiff of bhel puri at Juhu Beach and revisit the resident Bombay Duck - a Koli delicacy.

Travel to Northeast India and learn the history and culture of Meghalaya and Tripura. Explore the cuisine of Garo and Khasi communities. And how the British rule influenced the food in the region.

Explore Bihari delicacies from Mutton Taash to Litti Chokha. The story of Bihari Cuisine will take you back to the times of the Mauryan empire and the beginnings of Buddhism.

Ladakh - The land of high passes. Explore the unique food of Ladakh that is prepared using fresh local ingredients and shows influences of Tibetan, Chinese and Indian traditions on its history.

Visit the Land of the Gods - Uttrakhand. Explore how geography affects the local cuisine as one travels from the lower foothills to the high Himalayan peaks.

Discover the food of Madhya Pradesh. Visit the royal kitchens of the Holkars and the Jehan Numa palace of Bhopal, and then enjoy the delicious Chaats of Sarafa Bazaar.

Enjoy a Thali and listen to the story of North Indian Food. Start from the Harappan Civilization and Vedic ages to the days of the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal.

Discover the story of South Indian food. Enter the ancient kitchen of Brihadishwara temple, explore the legend of Bhim, enjoy the delicacies from the kitchens of the Nizams, and much more.

Journey across east India and find out what makes the food here different from the rest of India. Explore how Orissa and Bengal have preserved their centuries-old flavors.

Travel across the western part of India and discover the history and food of the Rajput and Maratha kingdoms. Enjoy the royal dishes like Laal Maas and Shakarkand Ki Kheer, then savor the spicy street food of Mumbai.