About 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.
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Ayurvedic Detox
The practice of cleansing is considered a vital part of an Ayurvedic lifestyle. Chef Kunal begins his ayurvedic journey with four ingredients Haldi, Kuttu, Alsi and Rajgira, which have natural detoxing properties. Chef Kunal Kapur explores the ayurvedic benefits of these ingredients and presents them in three yummy dishes.
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Immunity during monsoon
During monsoon, the increase in levels of humidity lowers immunity and aggravates Vata- Pitta doshas in the body. Ayurveda recommends a routine and lifestyle modification in the diet to heal according to different body types of Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Chef Kunal Kapur dives into the holistic rejuvenation process with age-old recipes.
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Nourishing food combinations
In Ayurveda, the concept of food combination is an essential part of deeper nourishment and exploring six different tastes of Ayurveda. Pulses, lentils, grains are dry, light and astringent in taste which often lacks in our diet. Emphasising the dietary requirements, Chef Kunal Kapur prepares a traditional yet healthy combination of recipes.
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The yummy citrus fruits
Every food in Ayurveda comes with certain healing and balancing properties. Citrus fruits act as antioxidants and bioflavonoids that help to build immunity. With fewer amounts of calories, carbohydrates, and zero fats, citrus fruits balance all the three doshas, primarily Vata and Kapha. Chef Kunal Kapur shares some yummy recipes incorporating these fruits with healing properties.
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Unleashing milk magic
Ayurveda has time and again emphasised harmony with nature and the use of natural substances which are proven to contain medicinal and healing properties. According to Ayurveda, dairy products are naturally high in ojas, and nourishes the very essence of high-quality tissues in the body. Following the principles, Chef Kunal Kapur adapts the ayurvedic style of cooking and prepares nutritious and yummy recipes.
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Sardi Ka Zaiqa
Winter which is primarily considered as Kapha Season, ignites digestive capacity most in the body and requires a refined diet to stay warm and healthy. On the occasion of Dussehra, Chef Kunal Kapur adds recipes of ‘Sardi Ka Zaika’ in his Ayurvedic menu card and prepares winter supportive recipes that pacify Kapha dosha without increasing Vata dosha or vice versa.
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Jal Ke Phal
Incorrect eating can turn food into a source of toxins. And according to Ayurveda, the accumulated toxins in the body are the main reason for diseases. Fruits are among the most healthy foods in the world but one can only benefit from them if consumed at right time and in the right way. Chef Kunal Kapur recommends recipes from water-rich ingredients.
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Beat the Heat
The summer heat increases dryness and dehydration, hence making the digestive system weak. Eating the right food according to the season helps to rejuvenate and boosts digestion. Ayurveda focuses on understanding ingredients that ensure immunity and overall health. Chef Kunal Kapur prepares recipes from ingredients that can be digested easily and maintain the balance of heat in the body.
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Hara Bhara Swad
The numerous benefits of green leafy vegetables play a huge role in Ayurveda. Due to its both natural nourishing and detoxifying value, Ayurveda prescribes a daily dose of leafy greens that purify the blood and replenish the inner hydration of the body. Looking at the nutritional perspective, Chef Kunal Kapur shares some tasty recipes to incorporate leafy vegetables into the diet.
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Chef's Special
The effect of Ayurveda has been proven over centuries of use and are useful as today as they were back in time. Keeping its authenticity, Chef Kunal Kapur shares his experience of the holistic approach in diet and recipes from his kitchen that is traditionally practised with simple ingredients.
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Mitti Ki Khushboo
In this episode, Chef Kunal Kapur touches base with his roots. Quite literally. He prepares recipes with vegetable roots, that are natural and unadulterated sources of complex carbohydrates, antioxidants and important nutrients. Being lower in calories, they have a lot of health benefits.
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Cocktail Queens
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Goan Gullies
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Mast Maharashtra
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The Baker’s Table
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.
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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.
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Love Island - Season 2
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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Masterchef Australia - Season 11
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Masterchef Australia - Season 10
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