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  • 2014-10-13T14:30:00Z on FOX Traveller
  • 30m
  • 6h 30m (13 episodes)
  • India
In each episode of David Rocco’s Dolce India, David uses his Italian-rooted passion for food and his charisma to charm strangers into friends as he navigates the complexities of Indian cooking. From the beaches of Chennai to the mountains of Jaipur, David discovers the soul of India by exchanging recipes, stories and laughter with world-renowned chefs, Bollywood stars and —— always the toughest critic in any culture —— grandmothers. This is not simply an introduction to Indian cuisine; it’s the cultural exchange of a lifetime, as David fuses ingredients and techniques from his beloved Italy with India’s spicy palette.

13 episodes

Series Premiere

2014-10-13T14:30:00Z

1x01 Indian Vino

Series Premiere

1x01 Indian Vino

  • 2014-10-13T14:30:00Z30m

David takes the road less travelled and finds a tranquil vineyard outside busy Mumbai that produces fine Italian wine. The discovery inspires an Italian-Indian culinary adventure.

2014-10-14T14:30:00Z

1x02 Weekend in Mumbai

1x02 Weekend in Mumbai

  • 2014-10-14T14:30:00Z30m

It’s the weekend in Mumbai and David embarks on a thorough exploration of Mumbai’s food scene. From small traditional cafes to hip new restaurants, David is everywhere collecting and sharing recipes including a vegetarian carbonara, Indian carrot salad, melanzane spaccate, pasta con broccoli, and coconut curry shrimp.

2014-10-15T14:30:00Z

1x03 Holi Gurudwara

1x03 Holi Gurudwara

  • 2014-10-15T14:30:00Z30m

Giving back to the community is a big part of Indian culture. David and some friends volunteer at Delhi’s largest Gurudwara, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, which serves 20,000 people of different religions every day. The next day is Holi, or the festival of colour, and David helps prepare a feast with exotic ingredients he has never seen before!

2014-10-16T14:30:00Z

1x04 Warrior Chef

1x04 Warrior Chef

  • 2014-10-16T14:30:00Z30m

David embarks on a remarkable culinary journey through Rajasthan and discovers that its cuisine has been defined as much by the region’s arid climate as by its traditional warrior culture. The experience is authentically guided by Executive Chef Akshraj Jodha, a descendant of a Rajput royalty.

2014-10-17T14:30:00Z

1x05 Elephant King

1x05 Elephant King

  • 2014-10-17T14:30:00Z30m

David is in Rajasthan exploring the land of the Kings, and who would be a better guide than the direct descendant of a Maharajah? David meets up with KV Singh to learn about Rajasthan’s royal history and customs while sharing some of his own between a heated match of elephant polo.

2014-10-20T14:30:00Z

1x06 Mumbai Italiano

1x06 Mumbai Italiano

  • 2014-10-20T14:30:00Z30m

There’s a growing community of Italian expats living in Mumbai, and it was only a matter of time before David sniffed them out. David and his newfound Italian friends bring the dolce vita to Mumbai playing soccer on the beach and enjoying a traditional Sunday pranzo with authentic Italian ingredients.

2014-10-21T14:30:00Z

1x07 Chef's Challenge

1x07 Chef's Challenge

  • 2014-10-21T14:30:00Z30m

David is challenged to an Indo-Italian cook off by ITC Maratha’s Executive Chef Rajdeep Kapoor. The three round cook off will pit Indian against Italian cuisine using a common star ingredient. Who will reign supreme?

2014-10-22T14:30:00Z

1x08 Eat, Pray….

1x08 Eat, Pray….

  • 2014-10-22T14:30:00Z30m

David takes a trip to the remote village of Mundota to visit his friends, Vikram and Alka, who will teach him about the spiritual nature of Indian cooking. He is surprised to learn that this flavourful way of cooking does not use onions or garlic (talk about a breath saver!). Here, David learns to make traditional and rustic Rajasthani recipes.

2014-10-23T14:30:00Z

1x09 The Green Bharat

1x09 The Green Bharat

  • 2014-10-23T14:30:00Z30m

When David discovers a dairy farm that makes Italian cheeses in India, he takes it upon himself to investigate. Inspired to see Indians embracing the fundamentals of Italian food, David returns the favour and meets up with of world-renowned ITC Hotel Chef Manjit Gill to explore the properties of the mustard plant and the oil it produces.

2014-10-24T14:30:00Z

1x10 Spice Guru

1x10 Spice Guru

  • 2014-10-24T14:30:00Z30m

Bukhara is one of India’s most famous restaurants, known for its highly guarded dal recipe. David is determined to get the recipe from ITC Bukhara’s head Chef Manisha Bhasin, who graciously teaches him the principles of developing his own garam masala and how to use it for flavouring.

2014-10-27T14:30:00Z

1x11 Chennai Express

1x11 Chennai Express

  • 2014-10-27T14:30:00Z30m

David’s comedian friends Mohan and Vidyu take him on a culinary tour of Chennai’s Tamil Nadu vegetarian culture, from a typical breakfast to a tour of a snack factory where they teach him how to make chutney. The group receives an invitation to a potluck that evening, so David barters with the locals for vegetables and takes his newfound knowledge to create a hot new version of some Italian classics.

2014-10-28T14:30:00Z

1x12 Hauz Khas Village

1x12 Hauz Khas Village

  • 2014-10-28T14:30:00Z30m

David explores Hauz Khas village, taking advantage of the local food scene.

2014-10-29T14:30:00Z

1x13 Homesick Blues

1x13 Homesick Blues

  • 2014-10-29T14:30:00Z30m

David makes some Italian dishes to prepare himself for heading home.

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