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Rick Stein's India: Madurai and Kerala

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Rick Stein's India: Madurai

04/02/2017 GMT

Madurai and Kerala

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Rick Stein arrives in the southern town of Madurai in Tamil Nadu - the land of temples.

Rick Stein arrives in the southern town of Madurai in Tamil Nadu - the land of temples. Here he learns the art of temple cooking and perfects the knack of eating with his hands.

Rick Stein arrives in the southern town of Madurai in Tamil Nadu - the land of temples. Here he learns the art of temple cooking and perfects the knack of eating with his hands. Rick then takes a road trip across the spice laden Western Ghats to the land of coconuts, Kerala. For lovers of fish, the Keralan backwaters are the ultimate paradise and its coastline vital to the history of the spice route.

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Intrepid chef Rick Stein embarks on a culinary journey through the Indian sub-continent.

Intrepid chef Rick Stein embarks on a culinary journey through the Indian sub-continent to discover dishes, ingredients and spices celebrated the world over.

In this new twelve-part series, intrepid chef Rick Stein embarks on a culinary journey through the Indian sub-continent to discover dishes, ingredients and spices celebrated the world over. Intent on finding the perfect curry, Rick discovers new taste sensations and dishes, and explores the ethnic influences of Calcutta, the temple food of Tamil Nadu, house-boat hospitality in Kerala, the regal cooking of Rajasthan and the indulgence of India's gourmet state - The Punjab. Rick unearths a feast of dishes influenced by India's colourful history, captivating cultures and enthralling religious communities.


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