Grand Trunk Rasoi

Hidden Gems from Chittagong

Episode - 18

Duration - 23 mins

Chittagong, a large port city on the southeastern coast of Bangladesh, is the last stop on the Grand Trunk Road. Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi shares popular recipes from Chittagong.

Chittagong, a large port city on the southeastern coast of Bangladesh, is the last stop on the Grand Trunk Road. Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi shares popular recipes from Chittagong.

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With Love From Kabul

Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi starts his Grand Trunk Rasoi journey from Kabul. Highlighting the culinary similarities as well as differences, chef shares some authentic and yummy recipes from the Afghan capital.

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Citrusy Flavours of Jalalabad

Jalalabad was developed and adored by Emporer Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar. He loved the oranges grown in the city and got them incorporated in his favourite dishes. Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi shares some yummy recipes that are native to this beautiful city.

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Crossing the Khyber Pass

Khyber pass is a mountain pass in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province that connects Afghanistan and Pakistan. Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi shares recipes that were popular with the Afghan travellers who took the Khyber pass.

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Culinary wonders of Peshawar

Peshawar was the frontier town of pre-independent India. Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi shares Peshawar's amazing recipes and their related stories in this episode of Grand Trunk Rasoi. Sit back and enjoy.

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Rawalpindi: A City of Flavours

The city of Rawalpindi is popular foe its unique cuisine, culture and folklore. Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi shares recipes that are native to Rawalpindi. This episode is all about good food and interesting trivia.

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A Culinary journey across Lahore

From Lahori chicken, Nihari to Halwa Puri, Lahore is a city with extremely rich food culture. Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi chooses three authentic and delicious recipes from Lahore and shares them in this episode.

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Hidden Gems from Cheema

Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi dedicates this episode of Grand Trunk Rasoi to his mother and maternal grandmother. He shares recipes and ingredients that are unique to his mother's hometown, Cheema.

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Amritsar: The Golden City

Amritsar is synonymous to kulchas, heavenly Lassi, delicious Daal Makhani and more. Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi chooses three gems from the Amritsari cuisine that will make your drool.

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Kurukshetra: A Peak into History

From the epic battle of Mahabharata to the battles fought by Sher Shah Suri, Kurukshetra has witnessed history and has diverse cultural influences. Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi shares recipes that are native to Kurukshetra.

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Delhi: A Melting Pot of Flavours

From Indraprastha to Shahjahanabad to the modern-day capital of India, Delhi is known for its food and flavours. Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi shares some delicious recipes from this amazing city.

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Mathura: The Land of Krishna

Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna is known for milk, cream and related sweets and desserts. Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi shares some classic recipes from Mathura also called Krishnanagri.

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Agra: The Taj City

Agra is a prominent city on the world map due to the Taj Mahal. This city is also home to some amazing food. Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi shares some recipes from this amazing city.

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Flavours of Awadh

Lucknow is known for flavourful Awadhi cuisine. Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi chooses some hidden gems from the Awadhi cuisine to share in this episode of Grand Trunk Rasoi.

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Varanasi: The City of Temples

Varanasi or Benaras is one of the oldest cities in India. This city boasts a rich cultural and culinary wonders. Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi talks about the flavours and popular dishes of Varanasi.

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Exploring the flavours of Bihar

Sher Shah Suri, the founder of the Suri empire made Sasaram, a city in modern-day Bihar, his capital. Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi shares some interesting recipes and stories related to Bihar.

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Flavours of Kolkata

Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi's journey on the Grand Trunk Road has reached Kolkata, the capital of India during British rule. Chef shares his memories of this city and some yummy recipes.

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With Love From Dhaka

The Grand Trunk road passes through four countries and connects four capitals. One of them is Dhaka, Bangladesh's capital city. Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi shares stories and recipes from this beautiful city.

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Hidden Gems from Chittagong

Chittagong, a large port city on the southeastern coast of Bangladesh, is the last stop on the Grand Trunk Road. Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi shares popular recipes from Chittagong.

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