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Ajay Chopra

Chef Ajay Chopra sets foot on the journey for the 3rd Season with jury made up of chefs, culinary experts and common people in a unique, fun-filled series


India's 50 best Dishes - Season 3

India's 50 Best Dishes - Season 3 - Promo 1

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Team ZZ

The Big Forkers, Sid and Shanky, eat and drink their way through namma Bengaluru's thrilling food and booze scene. Want to know where to find the best brews in the city? Or a lip-smacking Donne biryani? They've got you covered! 

The Big Forkers - Season 3

Binge Fest at the Naati Cafe123

Rannvijay Singha is the host of Zee Zest's latest offering Safari India - Welcome To The Wild. 

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Rannvijay Singha

Only a few can claim to have hugged a bear or to have looked straight into the eye of a lioness - all this in their natural habitat - but Rannvijay Singha, the host of Zee Zest's newest offering Safari India, can. Watch the actor and reality TV star take an intimate journey into the lives of an incredible cast of wild creatures across eight national parks and sanctuaries in India. Catch new episodes of Safari India on Zee Zest channel or zeezest.com, every Monday at 8 pm. 

Safari India - Welcome To The Wild

Safari India: Pakke Tiger Reserve, Arunachal Pradesh

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Rocky & Mayur

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.

Goan Gullies

Goa, Hatke

Rachel Khoo is a British TV host, food writer and cookbook author. Watch all the episodes of her show Chocolat on Zee Zest.

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Rachel Khoo

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.

Rachel Khoo's Chocolat

Exploring Unique Chocolate Pairings

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<p>India, a country with deep-rooted traditions and a rich culture, celebrates festivals with immense zeal by bringing together every member of the family. Raksha Bandhan celebrates the relationship between a brother and sister that is sealed with a sacred thread or a rakhi. At the same time, a lumba rakhi is tied to the bhabhi as a symbol of love and acceptance into the family. A lumba rakhi for the bhabhi has more to do with just religious significance in households today. In a patriarchal society, the lumba rakhi creates a strong bond between two women—the daughter and the daughter-in-law, who promise to cherish one another in times to come.</p><h2>What is Lumba Rakhi: meaning and significance</h2><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ_KiydJmGQ/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y="></oembed></figure><p>Originating in Rajasthan, a lumba translates to bangle—making the lumba rakhi a sacred thread that is tied to the bhabhi's bangle. Lumba rakhi dangles like a pendant signifying her as a part of the family. Also known as the <i>ardhangini</i> (other half) of the brother, a lumba rakhi’s meaning is to secure a sister-in-law's marital success.</p><p>When a sister ties rakhi to her brother, there is an unsaid exchange of protection, well-being, and caring between the two. Similarly, a lumba rakhi for the sister-in-law reflects the essence of an equal bond. The bride or sister-in-law, now an integral part of the family, shares both the rights and responsibilities of care and protection as the brother.</p><h2>Types of lumba rakhi</h2><p>When it comes to women, fashion and tradition overlap beautifully. Besides being a symbol of wellness and marital longevity, Lumba rakhis are statement pieces that can later be integrated into outfits as keepsakes. Here are five different types of fancy lumba rakhi for your sister-in-law:</p><h3>1. Designer Lumba Rakhi</h3><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgg4BabhMf0/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y="></oembed></figure><p>When it comes to celebrating festivals, we Indians love all things fancy and bling. So how can Raksha Bandhan be any different? A designer lumba rakhi for the <i>bhabhi</i> or sister-in-law of the house is often embellished with stunning stones plated in gold and delicate pearl hangings woven in silk thread. A gorgeous lumba rakhi custom designed to adorn your bhabhi’s wrist, these designer pieces can be styled as bracelets even after the festival is over.</p><p>AlsoRead0</p><h3>2. Bejewelled Lumba Rakhi</h3><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://www.instagram.com/p/CgcH5noPeKl/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y="></oembed></figure><p>Living up to their name, the bejewelled Lumba rakhi is for the super-stylish sister-in-law. Adorned with imitation kundan work and pearls, this stunning lumba looks great as a fashion accessory with traditional outfits. You can buy a matching set that has a Kundan rakhi for your brother, and an elegant lumba for your sister-in-law. </p><h3>3. Zardozi work lumba rakhi</h3><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://www.instagram.com/p/CCWB9GhJi5z/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y="></oembed></figure><p>Embellished on a piece of beautiful velvet fabric, this cone-style lumba rakhi has small Swarovski-style stones and hand embroidered zari work with delicate pearl and tuile hangings. Suspended on a silk thread, if you are wondering how to wear this lumba rakhi, all you need to do is tie the thread on your bangle. A vibrant colour combination of blue, peach, and gold—this stunning lumba will add grace to your bhabhi’s wrist.</p><h3>4. Pearl lumba rakhi</h3><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://www.instagram.com/p/CgG8YPkvxKo/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y="></oembed></figure><p>Adding to the list of fancy lumba rakhi, this stunning piece is a trending statement accessory in 2022. Wrapped around a bangle is a delicate line of pearls and gold beads. Halfway along the lumba are elegant artificial flowers in shades of white and peach that delicately dazzle on the wrist of the wearer. Hanging below is a cone, finely wrapped in a blanket of pearl with contrasting silk tassels showcasing an example of exquisite craftsmanship.</p><h3>5. Charm lumba rakhi</h3><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://www.instagram.com/p/CCsPI-_jx4m/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y="></oembed></figure><p>A trending Lumba rakhi design is in the form of charms and semi-precious stones. Made using miniature agate stone with a braided silk thread, this unique lumba is a keeper. Agate, a stone believed to balance the body and mind, cleanse our aura, and eliminate negativity is a lucky gemstone to wear. Tie this ethereal lumba on your sister-in-law's wrist on Raksha Bandhan this year with a promise to strengthen and protect your bond with her.</p><p>Make this Raksha Bandhan extra special for your bhabhi with these personalised lumba rakhis and strengthen the bond of love. </p>

Instagram-worthy picturesque beaches, rich marine life, magnificent ancient architecture, traditional handicrafts, and delicious cuisines - the Konkan coast has a lot to offer. Explore it all with the dapper Addinath Kothare, a prominent actor and director in the Marathi film industry, through Zee Zest's Konkan Diaries. 

Konkan Diaries

Adrenaline

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Huma Qureshi

The vivacious and talented Huma Qureshi shows you the truth behind the aspirational celebrity lifestyle through her experiences with Fitness, Food and Fashion. Huma is joined by experts such as fashion designers Manish Malhotra, Payal Singhal and Pernia Qureshi, and fitness gurus Yasmin Karachiwala and Namrata Purohit across these three pillars who assist her with holistic solutions that nourish her body, mind and soul.

Fit Fab Feast with Huma Qureshi

Keeping Up with Huma Qureshi

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Romi Purkayastha

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!

Cocktail Queens

Cocktails with Casildas

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Prajakta Mali

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. 

Mast Maharashtra

The Journey Begins

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Tejasvi Chandela

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.

The Baker’s Table

The ABCs of Baking

Nigella Lawson is a British food writer and TV host who is known for a simple yet practical approach to cooking indulgent meals using local ingredients. Watch her show Cook, Eat, Repeat only on Zee Zest. 

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Nigella Lawson

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. 

Cook, Eat, Repeat

Comfort Food With Unusual Ingredients

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Harman Sidhu

Postpartum fitness influencer Harman Sidhu gets a fitness regimen that can easily be done at home along with a plethora of nutritious balanced meal options to complement the workout. Watch all the episodes of Body Love only on Zee Zest.

Body Love 

For a Healthy Morning

Gear up for a sizzling summer with the second season of international smash hit Love Island Australia. Watch how 10 singles sail through all temptations and tasks to find their perfect match on the Zee Zest channel from Monday to Friday at 11:30 pm. 

Love Island - Season 2

Let the Game Begin

From nukkad-favourite dishes to highlights from the work-from-home wali rasoi, the second season of Chef Ajay Chopra's India's 50 Best is bringing it all to your screens! Stay tuned to this space for more details. 

India's 50 Best Dishes - Season 2

India's Favourite Monsoon Treats

Jamshedpur ka dude Anurag Mallick and Coorg ki deewani Priya Ganapathy are all set to help you discover atrangi connections of a host of satrangi foods in India. The show starts 29th July, 2021, so stay tuned to this page for more updates. 

Dude Aur Deewani

GI Tags

Social media sensation Saransh Goila is coming to Zee Zest with a host of spices, delicious delicacies, and a box full of interesting stories. Catch all the action on Grand Trunk Rasoi season 2. 

Grand Trunk Rasoi - Season 2

The Grand Trunk Road

chef & host - Pankaj Bhadouria | Zee Zest

Pankaj Bhadouria

Are you a mom who struggles to feed vegetables to her fussy kids? Chef Pankaj Bhadouria has a solution for you.  She has new ways and recipes to serve healthy and delicious food to kids every day.

Junior Menu

Green Bole Toh Tasty

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Kunal Kapur

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.

Food Veda

Ayurvedic Detox

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.

India’s 50 Best Dishes

Relishing yummy chaat

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Harpal Singh Sokhi

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.

Grand Trunk Rasoi

With Love From Kabul

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. 

Chef on Wheels

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.

100% South Indian

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.

Indian Food Classics

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.

Masterchef Australia - Season 11

Are you a fan of supercars? Here's your chance to explore the secret world behind factory doors. 

Secrets of the Supercars

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. 

Masterchef Australia - Season 10

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.   

Junior Masterchef Australia - Season 3

Gear up for an epic road trip with Ridiculous Rides. Not for the faint-hearted, this show features 11 enthusiasts showcase their peculiar vehicles and take the viewers on a virtual ride/drive like no other. 

Ridiculous Rides

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While modern food habits and buffets put desserts at the end of the meal, Ayurveda recommends starting your meal with something sweet. Chef Akansha Khatri starts her journey of Meetha Toh Banta Hai with traditional Indian sweets made with ingredients that are easily available at home.

Chef Akansha Khatri starts her journey of Meetha Toh Banta Hai with traditional Indian sweets.

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Meetha Toh Banta Hai

Indian Sweets

Desserts

Akansha Khatri

Meetha toh Banta Hai

Kala Jamun

Kheer Sagar

Mini Ghewar 

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Festivals are synonymous with sweets in India. Many traditional Indian sweets are technical marvels and require some delicate skills. ` brings few such gems to your kitchen, along with the tips and tricks that can make or break the dish.

In this episode chef Akansha Khatri shares recipes that are technical marvels. 

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Old is Gold

Praghree

Bebinca

Chocolate

Mawa Barfi

Crepe Cake

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Fruits have a variety of flavours, from sweet to tangy to sour. Chef Akansha Khatri uses some much-loved fruits to create some yummy sweets and desserts that will tantalise your taste buds. This episode is a treat for all fruit lovers.

In this episode chef, Akansha Khatri uses some much-loved fruits to create some yummy sweets and desserts.

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Fruit-Fusion

 Akansha Khatri

Aam Papad Kaju Barfi

Kelyache Umber

Guava Perad 

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Did you know what is common between Cham cham, Rasgulla and Rasmalai? It's one core ingredient, chenna or paneer. Chef Akansha Khatri uses this wonderful ingredient to create some mouthwatering sweets that will make you drool.

Chef Akansha Khatri uses Chenna a wonderful ingredient to create some mouthwatering sweets. 

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Chenna ki Leela

Ruby Chocolate Cheesecake

Rasabali

Kheer Kadam Brigaderios

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Dusshera is celebrated with pomp and fervour across India. A variety of sweets are prepared and offered to Lord Ram on this occasion. Chef Akansha Khatri shares some popular Dusshera recipes that are easy to make.

Chef Akansha Khatri shares some popular Dusshera recipes that are easy to make.

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Sunhera Dussehra

Lyangcha

Chandrakanthalu

Sooji Halwa

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Everybody loves to eat sweets but consuming sweets also means consuming a significant amount of sugar. Then what does one do to satiate the sweet cravings? Chef Akansha Khatri has the perfect solution for you. Keep watching this episode.

Chef Akansha Khatri shares recipes with low sugar content. Keep watching this episode.

Cheeni Kum | Meetha Toh Banta Hai | Zee Zest

Chenni Kum

Khoya Samosa

Karadantu

Sindi Loli

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There are many Indian desserts and sweets that have world-class flavours but aren't as popular. Chef Akansha Khatri chooses three such recipes and shares them in this episode of Meetha Toh Banta Hai.

Chef Akansha Khatri chooses three yummy recipes that have world-class flavours but aren't as popular.

Chupirustam Mithaiyaan | Meetha Toh Banta Hai | Zee Zest

Chupirustam Mithaiyaan

Bread Halwa

Tavasali

Madhurjan Thongba Custard

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Indians have a deep connection with tea and tea time snacks and sweets. Be it sev or cake, these sweet treats have a special place in our hearts. Chef Akansha Khatri shares sweet to savory treats for light snacking purposes.

Chef Akansha Khatri shares sweet to savory treats for light snacking purposes.

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Tea Time Treats

indian dessert

Xutuli Pitha

Meetha Sev

Vettu Cake with Chai Glaze 

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Winters are synonymous to warm clothes, fresh green ingredients and delicious food. There are delicious Indian sweets that are specifically made during winters with season ingredients that keep you warm and improve your immunity. Chef Akansha Khatri shares some of these recipes.  

Chef Akansha Khatri shares sweets that are specifically made during winters with season ingredients. 

Sardiyon Waali Mithas | Meetha Toh Banta Hai | Zee Zest

Sardiyon Waali Mithas

Patishapta

Sonth Ke Laddo

Fetua

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Every community has their unique wedding rituals and customs. But one thing that's common amongst all communities is sharing their happiness with friends and family through sweets. Chef Akansha Khatri shares three recipes that are a part of wedding menus.

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