Name: Watch Grand Trunk Rasoi S02 Ep 13 | Varanasi, A Melting Pot of Flavours
Uploaded: 2021-11-01
Duration: 23 min
Description: Chef Saransh Goila shares recipes that are native to Varanasi.

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Varanasi is known for its traditional recipes and chaat that can make anyone drool. Chef Saransh Goila shares recipes that are native to Varanasi

Chef Saransh Goila shares recipes that are native to Varanasi.

Watch Grand Trunk Rasoi S02 Ep 13 | Varanasi, A Melting Pot of Flavours

Varanasi, A Melting Pot of Flavours

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Grand Trunk Road

Saransh Goila

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Did you know that dry fruits came to India from Afghanistan while Indian traders introduced dal and rice in Afghanistan? Chef Saransh Goila gets some interesting stories and recipes from the Afghan capital, Kabul. 

Chef Saransh Goila gets some interesting stories and recipes from the Afghan capital, Kabul. 

Watch Grand Trunk Rasoi S02 Ep 01 | The Grand Trunk Road

The Grand Trunk Road

Kabul

Afghanistan

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Jalalabad is known for its fresh fruits. Chef Saransh Goila shares popular recipes from Jalalabad that honour the fresh local produce. 

Chef Saransh shares recipes from Jalalabad that honour the fresh produce. Watch full episode on ZeeZest.com.

Watch Grand Trunk Rasoi S02 Ep 02 | Fruit Basket of Afghanistan

Fruit Basket of Afghanistan

Jalalabad

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Peshawar is the first city you visit after crossing the Khyber Pass that connects Afghanistan and Pakistan. Chef Saransh Goila shares three amazing recipes from Pakistan that are native to Peshawar.

Chef Saransh Goila shares three amazing recipes that are native to Peshawar. Watch full episode on Zeezest.com.

Watch Grand Trunk Rasoi S2  Ep 03 | Flavours of Peshawar

Flavours of Peshawar

Peshawar

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Lahore is known for its wide range of spices. Chef Saransh Goila explores these spices and related dishes and stories in this episode of Grand Trunk Rasoi. 

Chef Saransh Goila explores the spices and recipes of Lahore, Pakistan.

Watch Grand Trunk Rasoi S2 Ep 05 | Lahore Ke Masale

Lahore Ke Masale

Lahore

Pakistan

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Chef Saransh Goila talks about the Sindh province in Pakistan that was once a part of India. He shares stories and recipes that are close to his heart. 

Chef Saransh Goila shares stories and recipes that are close to his heart. 

Watch Grand Trunk Rasoi S02 Ep 06 | Flavours of Sindh

Flavours of Sindh

Sindh

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Amritsar is the closest city to the  Wagah-Attari border and the first stop in India on the Grand Trunk Road. Chef Saransh Goila chooses three popular dishes from Amritsar.

Chef Saransh Goila chooses three popular dishes from Amritsar, Punjab. 	

Watch Grand Trunk Rasoi S02 Ep 07 | Welcome to Amritsar

Welcome to Amritsar

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The next destination on Grand Trunk Road is Patiala. Chef Saransh Goila shares three recipes that have their origin in Patiala. 

Chef Saransh Goila shares three recipes that have their origin in Patiala. 

Watch Grand Trunk Rasoi S02  Ep 08 | With Love From Patiala

With Love From Patiala

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From lip-smacking chaat to Butter chicken, Delhi is a melting pot of flavours. Chef Saransh Goila shares recipes that have a deep connection with Delhi.

Chef Saransh Goila shares recipes that have a deep connection with Delhi.

Watch Grand Trunk Rasoi S02 Ep 09 | Welcome to Delhi

Welcome to Delhi

Indian Recipes

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Aligarh, the city of locks, is known for its potato recipes. Chef Saransh Goila shares some recipes that have their roots in Aligarh. 

Chef Saransh Goila shares some recipes that have their roots in Aligarh. 

Watch Grand Trunk Rasoi S02 Ep 10 | Aligarh Ke Aloo

Aligarh Ke Aloo

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Kanpur is a food lovers' paradise. Kanpur's cuisine is heavily influenced by the Mughals. Chef Saransh Goila shares three recipes that are locally made in Kanpur. 

Chef Saransh Goila shares three recipes that are locally made in Kanpur. 

Watch Grand Trunk Rasoi S02 Ep 11 | Kanpur Ki Rasoi

Kanpur Ki Rasoi

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Three rivers, Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, meet to form 'Triveni Sangam' at Prayagraj. Chef Saransh Goila gets some authentic recipes from this holy land. 

Chef Saransh Goila gets some authentic recipes from the holy land of Prayagraj. 

Watch Grand Trunk Rasoi S02  Ep 12 | From the Land of Triveni Sangam

From the Land of Triveni Sangam

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The cuisine of Patna is a mix of Bihari, Bhojpuri, Maithil, and Magahi cuisine. Chef Saransh Goila shares recipes that are popular in Patna.

Chef Saransh Goila shares recipes that are popular in Patna.

Watch Grand Trunk Rasoi S02 Ep 14 | With Love From Patna

With Love From Patna

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Chef Saransh Goila gets culinary delights from the land of sattu, Bihar. He explores the flavours of Bodh Gaya and brings authentic recipes to your kitchen.

Chef Saransh Goila explores the flavours of Bodh Gaya and brings authentic recipes to your kitchen. Watch more on Zeezest.com.

Watch Grand Trunk Rasoi S02  Ep 15 | Bodh Gaya, The Land of Buddha

Bodh Gaya, The Land of Buddha

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Murshidabad was under the Mughal rule for over 70 years. The city's cuisine is heavily influenced by Nawab culture. Chef Saransh Goila chooses local recipes of Murshidabad in this episode.


Chef Saransh Goila chooses local recipes of Murshidabad in this episode. watch more on ZeeZest.com. 


Watch Grand Trunk Rasoi S02  Ep 16 | Welcome to Murshidabad

Welcome to Murshidabad

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Chef Saransh Goila brings some interesting stories and yummy recipes from Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. So sit back and enjoy!

Chef Saransh Goila brings some interesting stories and yummy recipes from Kolkata.

Watch Grand Trunk Rasoi S02 Ep 17 | Welcome to the City of Joy

Welcome to the City of Joy

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The Grand Trunk Road that starts from Afghanistan passes through Pakistan and India before culminating into Bangladesh. Chef Saransh Goila shares recipes that have their roots in Dhaka.

Chef Saransh Goila shares recipes that have their roots in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Watch Grand Trunk Rasoi S02 Ep 18 | The Culinary Wonders of Dhaka

The Culinary Wonders of Dhaka

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Chef Saransh's culinary journey on the Grand Trunk Road has brought him to Chittagong, a port city in Bangladesh. Sit back and enjoy the flavours of this ancient city.

Chef Saransh's journey has brought him to Chittagong, a port city in Bangladesh.

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