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The Real Food Podcast

Written by: Vikram Doctor
Narrated by: Vikram Doctor
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If you have an adventurous palate, join Vikram Doctor as he indulges in his appetite for the stories of food. Taste the origins, legends and practical magic of ingredients and recipes that range from the everyday to the extraordinary.

Through ancestral kitchens, gourmet restaurants, exotic vegetable farms, modern agriculturists, heirloom aficionados… One of India's most respected food writers has been there, eaten that and knows that there is no love more sincere than the love of food.

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Episodes
  • The Legend of the Alphonso Mango

    The Legend of the Alphonso Mango

     The Real Food Podcast, Episode 1
    Jun 27 2019

    The Legend of the Alphonso Mango-
    Vikram Doctor knows our collective passion for the mighty Alphonso (Hapus) mango. Tracing its lineage back to colonial times, Vikram tells us how this beloved variety of mango has witnessed key historic moments, such as Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s landmark meeting with US president John F. Kennedy and the Indo-US nuclear pact. But, he warns, our unrealistic demand for Alphonsos is pushing farmers to use excessive chemicals that could - literally - bring us a season of bitter fruit.

    Music - Chris Zabriskie and Josh Woodward
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    14 mins
  • Our Enduring Love Of Marie Biscuits

    Our Enduring Love Of Marie Biscuits

     The Real Food Podcast, Episode 2
    Jun 27 2019
    Vikram Doctor on our passion for the Marie, the simplest of biscuits, that have stood the test of time and changing tastes. The democratic dunk of choice whether rich and powerful or poor and hungry, if you have a cup of tea, you'll be wanting a Marie. Also featuring a recipe for 'serradurra', a sublime dessert made from crushed Marie. (Music: Josh Woodward)
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    11 mins
  • How Amul Became The Taste Of India

    How Amul Became The Taste Of India

     The Real Food Podcast, Episode 3
    Jun 27 2019
    We Indians love our butter, we really do. It makes everything better. But does ‘our’ butter taste different from butter around the world? Join Vikram Doctor on an utterly butterly delicious journey as he uncovers the very surprising reason behind the unique flavor of the taste of Amul, which is the “Taste of India”. (Music-Josh Woodward) *It has been brought to our attention by Amul that they do not add "diacetyl" to their butter (as mentioned in an earlier version of this podcast), it naturally occurs in cream. We have updated the podcast to reflect the same.
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    11 mins
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A Beautiful Journey Back in Time — Pure Nostalgia!

The Real Food Podcast is not just a podcast about food—it is a journey through memories, childhood, culture and a beautiful India that many of us have experienced and sometimes forgotten.

Listening to Vikram Doctor feels like stepping into a time machine. One moment you're listening to a story about a humble biscuit, mango, papad, chai or a familiar food from our childhood, and the next, you find yourself transported back to your grandmother’s kitchen, family meals, school days, old neighbourhoods and those simple moments that made life so special.

There is something almost magical about the way these stories are narrated. You don't just listen—you visualise, remember and relive. The sounds, the stories and the history create a strangely comforting feeling, almost as if you slip into a trance and find yourself walking through your own memories.

What makes it truly special is that Vikram Doctor doesn't merely tell us where food came from; he tells us what food meant to people. Every ingredient has a story, every dish has a culture behind it, and every episode seems to uncover another little piece of our collective Indian memory.

For me, this is less a food podcast and more a nostalgic journey into the India we grew up with.

Absolutely beautiful. A rare podcast that doesn't just feed your curiosity—it feeds your soul.

A must-listen for anyone who loves food, stories, history and, above all, memories.

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Great content, presentation, format and hosting but audio quality and sound editing needs massive improvement.

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