Ep. 26: Dhaniya: The Ultimate Freebie

In this episode, our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks, Sadaf and Archit talk about an underrated ingredient: Dhaniya or Coriander.They talk:- Why is it given away for free?- What’s the connection between its name and its health benefits mentioned in Ayurveda?- What are some of its earliest documented uses from across the world?- Why is it not as popular in the west as it is in India?- How it is a multipurpose and versatile plant.- How Dhaniya is a key ingredient in one of the world's most popular beers.- Some of the top dishes made with Dhaniya: Chicken Cafreal and Bhopali RezalaSo sit back and garnish your day with this fresh perspective on India’s favourite herb: Dhaniya.Important links to geek out more:Book | The Flavour of Spice by Marryam H. Reshii(https://amzn.to/3x8pLTv)Book | Spices: the History of a Temptation by Jack Turner(https://amzn.to/3gmiHNf)Why Cilantro Tastes Like Soap, for Some |New York Times(Cilantro Haters, It’s Not Your Fault (Published 2010))What is Belgian-Style Witbier?(https://www.craftbeer.com/styles/belgian-style-wit)Bhopali Rezala Recipe(https://bit.ly/3gpmCJ3)You can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle:@sadaf_hussain @thehustlinggluttonYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/