Lost Recipes

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  • 2015
  • 1 Season

Lost Recipes is a delightful, culinary travelogue show produced by IN10 Media Private Limited with Aditya Bal as the host. The show, which premiered on FoodFood channel in 2019, brings viewers on an unforgettable journey to discover lost recipes from different regions of India. Through his travels, Aditya uncovers culinary gems that have been forgotten or overwhelmed by global cuisine.

The show's premise is simple: Aditya visits various parts of India, mostly small towns and villages, in search of authentic and rare recipes that have been passed down through generations. Each episode showcases the journey of Aditya as he uncovers gastronomic wonders in hidden corners of India. He meets and interacts with local chefs, home cooks, and food artisans, who share their treasured recipes and their unique cooking techniques that are distinctive to their region.

One of the most intriguing aspects of the show is the diversity of cuisines and cooking techniques that Aditya uncovers. India is known for its incredibly diverse regional cuisines, and the show effectively captures the essence of each of these cuisines. Aditya tries his hand at various regional delicacies, such as Himachali Sepu Badi, Goan Prawn Curry, and Assamese Pitha, showcasing not only the diversity but also the complexity of India's culinary heritage.

Apart from the exotic and delicious food, the show also beautifully captures the cultural background and local traditions behind these recipes. It explores the history of the region, the crops grown there, and the festivals and rituals that are associated with the food. By taking a deep dive into the local culture, the show successfully brings together the people, place, and food that collectively make up this rich and multifarious country's culinary heritage.

Aditya Bal, the host of the show, is a celebrity chef and television host who has won numerous awards for his work in promoting Indian cuisine. He brings his expertise to the show as he interacts with locals and opens his mind to new cooking techniques. Aditya is not only passionate about food, but he also has a keen interest in the stories behind the dishes. His curiosity to learn and explore, along with his engaging personality, make him the perfect host for the show.

One of the standout episodes of the series is Aditya's journey to the Himachal region, where he discovers a vegetarian dish called "Sepu Badi." Made from a combination of moong dal and badi, the dish is native to the region but is slowly being forgotten. Aditya meets a local couple who show him how to make this dish, and he tries out the recipe with his own twist. In this episode, Aditya also explores the breathtakingly beautiful Himalayan region and learns about the crops grown there.

In another episode, Aditya explores the region of Assam and learns how to make "Fish Pitha" from a local master chef. The dish, which is a type of rice dumpling stuffed with fish, is commonly made during the Assamese New Year celebrations. Aditya gets a glimpse into the local culture and tradition and learns how this dish is essential to the Assamese people's New Year celebration.

Overall, Lost Recipes is a feel-good show that satisfies both the stomach and the soul. It expertly captures the beauty of Indian cuisine and the stories behind it, highlighting the joys of discovering authentic regional dishes. The show successfully takes viewers on a journey through India's diverse culinary heritage, showcasing its vibrancy in all its glory. If you are a food lover who enjoys learning about different cultures or someone who wants to experience Indian cuisine to its fullest, Lost Recipes is the perfect show for you.

Lost Recipes is a series that ran for 1 seasons (13 episodes) between February 17, 2015 and on IN10 Media Private Limited

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Delhi
13. Delhi
April 28, 2015
Delhi, the present-day cultural hub of India, was once subservient to the rule of the Parthians, Turks, Afghans, Mughals and Britishers, that had left an indelible impression on the face of the city and gave Delhi its unique status. The episode discusses the rich heritage of Maharajas and dynasties which is well reflected in their food culture as well.
Srinagar
12. Srinagar
April 21, 2015
Just like its picturesque beauty, the food in Kashmir is heavenly. The rich, redolent dishes steeped in traditions have evolved through many generations and are known to be a blend of three different cooking styles - that of Kashmiri Pandits, Muslims and Mughals.
Coorg
11. Coorg
April 14, 2015
Coorg is known to many as the land of tranquil forests and hills, coffee plantations and its symbolic Kodagu culture. One of the most acclaimed districts for its scenic beauty, Coorg is also a heaven for the foodies due to its rich culinary culture from Gowdas and Kodavas.
Bhopal
10. Bhopal
April 7, 2015
The capital of Madhya Pradesh - Bhopal - is famous for its modern metropolitan development, historic culture, exquisiteness, and above all, the availability of a large variety of lip-smacking food and cuisines. The episode Aditya Bal will recreate some of the lost recipes right from the kitchen of Nawabs.
Kutch
9. Kutch
August 8, 2020
Covered with the layer of salt and sand, Kutch is a remarkable region in the northwestern part of the vibrant state of Gujrat. Kutch packs in culture, topography, and a way of life that is one of its kind. This episode Aditya Bal takes a trip to various small villages in Kutch and explore the lost recipes and techniques of traditional culinary which stuns him with its simplicity.
Gangtok
8. Gangtok
March 24, 2015
Ancient recipes from the Lepchas, Bhutias, and Nepalese communities are what we showcase in this episode of Lost Recipes along with juicy historical nuggets such as that the Bhutias are ones who first brought Momos to India! Get ready for some never-seen-before traditional tribal cooking techniques such as cooking on stones in a pit and cooking in a bamboo stem! Sounds delicious? It is!
Kolkatta
7. Kolkatta
March 17, 2020
The episode begins with a tribute to the most famous Kolkatan of all time - Rabindranath Tagore and we cook his favourite mithai. Thereafter medieval-Bengal beckons to us and shows us a flicker of its rich traditional cooking. In Kolkata, one cannot leave aside the influence of the British, Portuguese, French and Armenian, so our episode ends with a recipe from the Anglo-Indian kitchens!
Hyderabad
6. Hyderabad
March 10, 2015
The city of Hyderabad was founded by the Qutb Shahi dynasty 400 years ago and as tradition demands, Aditya begins his search at the Char Minar. Captivating nuggets of culture mark this journey for the Lost Recipes from the kitchens of the Nizams and throw up some true gems - a 200-year-old recipe for a soup, a melt-in-the-mouth starter, and a dessert so unique that it is called 'Anokhi'.
Puducherry
5. Puducherry
March 3, 2015
The Romans, the Portuguese, French, Dutch, and English, all have ruled Pondicherry and its cuisine is a curious mix of all of these influences as well as local Tamil ingredients. Add to the pot a pinch of Vietnamese spice, and what you have is an incredible bunch of recipes with incredibly enthralling stories behind them, all linked to Pondicherry's vibrant past.
Lucknow
4. Lucknow
February 24, 2015
Lucknow is full of fantastical legends of food, and within these legends lie the secrets of lost and forgotten recipes from the fascinating culinary heritage of this city. This episode of Lost Recipes tries to piece together enthralling old recipes from Lucknow's past that take us beyond the now popular kebabs, niharis, and kormas.
Mumbai
3. Mumbai
February 10, 2015
A fascinating mix of Portuguese and British influences, Mumbai's two-thousand-year-old East Indian Community's food is a blend of art and history. From rustic recipes that are two millennia-old to the ones that transport us into the 19th-century kitchen, the forgotten recipes of Mumbai's East Indian community, promise to pack a punch and whet the appetite even today.
Udwada
2. Udwada
February 3, 2015
A one-street village-town in unlikely southern Gujarat, Udvada belongs in the 19th century. This mecca of the Parsis is decorated with heritage homes and handsome rustic kitchens that preserve the tradition of cooking on wood-fire.In these kitchens, Aditya Bal cooks with the locals and discovers forgotten recipes with techniques and tastes that are a mix of Persian and Gujarati flavours!
GOA
1. GOA
February 17, 2015
Beneath its touristy lustre, Goa preserves a deeply traditional culture and a cuisine that has a long-standing Portuguese influence to it. Chef Aditya Bal is out on the lanes of the state with just one purpose in mind - to discover the firsts of all the recipes that were forgotten with time and evolution. What does he discover? Find out in this episode.
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Where to Watch Lost Recipes
Lost Recipes is available for streaming on the IN10 Media Private Limited website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Lost Recipes on demand at Amazon.
  • Premiere Date
    February 17, 2015