About 100% South Indian
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. Watch 100% South Indian every Monday and Tuesday at 1.30 pm on Zee Zest.
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Tamil Nadu's authentic breakfast
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.
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Savouring Andhra's culinary delights
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.
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Culinary Trail across Karnataka
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.
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Exploring the foreign influences on Malabari 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.
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With Love from Tamil Nadu
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.
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Kerala: An Amalgamation of Flavours
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.
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Tantalising Flavours of Telangana
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.
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Kerala: The Land of Coconut Trees
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.
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Pondicherry: A Fusion of Flavours
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.
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Safari India - Welcome To The Wild TEST 123
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Category : Travel
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Fit Fab Feast with Huma Qureshi
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Category : Health
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Cocktail Queens
Women bartenders in India are no longer a niche. They are crushing patriarchy and are emerging as true geniuses behind the bar. These women are leading the cocktail brigade in the country not just with their innovation but also their pizzazz. Host Romi Purkayastha has a conversation with guest bartenders about emerging trends and trade secrets (things you never knew about) while they are concoct a special cocktail!
Category : Food
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Goan Gullies
Goa is known for its beaches, shacks, churches and seafood. But do you know about kiteboarding and dolphin conservation that are equally popular in Goa? Rocky and Mayur are all set for a journey to explore the unexplored Goa in their unique style. Local beach games, food and much more while watching the most mesmerizing sunsets at pristine white-sand beaches and a dose of vitamin Sea. Watch Goan Gullies, every Friday and Saturday at 8.30 PM on Zee Zest.
Category : Travel
Watch 14 Episodes
Rachel Khoo's Chocolat
World-renowned food writer and cook Rachel Khoo explores the fascinating world of chocolate on her show Chocolat. Join Khoo as she bites into the ultimate chocolate creations, made by some of the world's top chocolatiers. She also shares with you a plethora of ways in which you can indulge in this sinful ingredient with her original recipes. Watch this series every Friday at 8 pm, only on Zee Zest.
Category : Food
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Mast Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a land of diverse cultures, scenic beauty and iconic personalities. Prajakta Mali is all set to explore Maharashtra through people, culture and their love for their motherland. Join her on this spectacular journey. Ladki Bindaas Journey Jhakaas. Watch Mast Maharashtra, only on Zee Zest.
Category : Travel
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The Baker’s Table123
Who can resist the aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls or the whiff of nankhatai and jimjam biscuits that instantly evoke childhood nostalgia? Its time to bake like a boss without using fancy equipment. Chef Tejasvi Chandela presents delightful dishes with Indian ingredients and contrasting flavours combined with world-class finesse. She makes the baking experience enjoyable and fuss-free for dessert lovers. Watch The Baker’sTable every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 2 pm, only on Zee Zest.
Category : Food
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Cook, Eat, Repeat
In a seven-part TV series, the queen of indulgence Nigella Lawson introduces her audience to an array of exciting new recipes that they can easily whip up in the comfort of their home. The star of the show here - apart from Nigella herself - are the local ingredients. The show is titled Cook, Eat, Repeat; and it is inspired by her book with the same name. Catch all the episodes of Cook, Eat, Repeat with Nigella Lawson only on Zee Zest, every Thursday at 8pm.
Category : Food
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Love Island - Season 2
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Category : Culture
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Food Veda
Ayurveda is deeply rooted in the Indian culture and allows one to maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating the right type of food, the right amount at the right time. Bringing back this new normal through Food Veda is the host and chef Kunal Kapur. Set foot on this journey and partake in this wisdom and adopt and adapt it to be a part of your modern lives.
Category : Food
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India’s 50 Best Dishes
In a culinary rich nation like India, there is food for every occasion. Each house has a different recipe for the same dish. We are spoiled for choices from Kashmir to Kerala and from Gujarat to Nagaland. Chef Ajay Chopra sets foot on the journey to discover our nation’s 50 best dishes. Watch India’s 50 Best Dishes every Monday and Tuesday at 2 pm on Zee Zest.
Category : Food
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Grand Trunk Rasoi
From the barbequed temptations of Peshawar and Rawalpindi to the best-kept secrets of majestic Dastarkhans of Delhi, inspiring vegetarian feast of Banaras and tempting sweets of Bengal, Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi gets the best of Indian cuisine for you. Watch Grand Trunk Rasoi only on Zee Zest.
Category : Food
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Chef on Wheels
Travelling through the hinterlands of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, Gautam Mehrishi, our Chef On Wheels, takes you on an adventurous culinary trail of lush farms and picturesque villages. Travelling on his bike, with just his set of knives and passion for company, he traces the origin of food. Though food is the central theme here, Mehrishi explores its place in keeping families together, how it connects people with nature and instils family values.
Category : Food
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Indian Food Classics
Chef Pankaj Bhadouria explores India’s cultural diversity with age-old recipes that have been passed on from generations to generations. She picks the ingredients from her backyard garden. Check out some unique traditional recipes on Indian Food Classics on Zee Zest.
Category : Food
Watch 22 Episodes
Meetha Toh Banta Hai
In India, sweets form a major part of celebrations. Honouring this love for sweets and desserts, chef Akansha Khatri presents some of our most loved sweet dishes from across the country. Be a part of this sweet journey and indulge in giving a gourmet twist to our regular desserts. Watch Meetha toh Banta Hai every Monday and Tuesday at 2:30 PM on Zee Zest.
Category : Food
Watch 12 Episodes
Masterchef Australia - Season 11
Masterchef Australia is back for chefs Gary Mehigan, Matt Preston, and George Calombaris' last season and we can safely say it will be the end of an era. Watch 24 passionate home cooks prove their mettle alongside these legends one last time only on Zee Zest.
Category : Food
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Masterchef Australia - Season 10
Masterchef Australia's terrific trio - Gary Mehigan, Matt Preston and George Calombaris - bring to you the 10th season of the reality TV cooking competition. On this season, you will watch 24 immensely talented home cooks challenge themselves to create culinary masterpieces that will take them a step closer to the winning apron and all the fame that comes with it! Watch Masterchef australia season 10 on Zee Zest TV channel every Monday at 4:30pm.
Category : Food
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Junior Masterchef Australia - Season 3
In the third season of Junior Masterchef Australia, 14 contestants show you that, contrary to the popular opinion, world-class cooking is child's play. Catch all the action on Zee Zest channel, every Monday and Tuesday at 11 am or watch all episodes here on ZeeZest.com.