David Rocco's Dolce IndiaTemporada 1
David Rocco's Dolce India explores the remarkable blend of India's cuisine one taste at a time. In each episode, David uses his Italian-rooted passion for food and his charisma to charm strangers into friends as he navigates the complexities of Indian cooking.
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13 Episodes
- Indian Vino
E1Indian VinoDavid takes the road less traveled and finds a tranquil vineyard outside busy Mumbai that produces fine Italian wine. The discovery inspires an Italian-Indian culinary adventure that includes succulent dishes like: Italian lamb spezzatino, garam masala risotto, shredded cabbage salad, schiacciata con l'uva, arancini and potato croquettes. - Weekend in Mumbai
E2Weekend in MumbaiWith a weekend to spend in Mumbai, David explores the city's vast and extraordinary 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. - Warrior Chef
E4Warrior ChefDavid embarks on a remarkable culinary journey through Rajasthan and discovers that it's cuisine has been defined as much by the regions arid climate as by its traditional warrior culture. The experience is authentically guided by Executive Chef Akshraj Jodha, a descendant of a Rajput royalty, and includes dishes like: laal maas, sprouted chickpea salad, Indian rice with curd and chili powder, and slow cooked mutton. - Elephant King
E5Elephant KingDavid 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. - Mumbai Italiano
E6Mumbai ItalianoThere's a growing community of Italian ex-pats 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. Featured recipes include Bombay duck, stuffed pomfret, paccheri con gamberi, and Italian style basa fish. - Chef's Challenge
E7Chef's ChallengeDavid 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. Which will reign supreme; Indian or Italian meatballs, David's comforting eggplant pasta or Rajdeep's exotic Badin Jaan, traditional mushroom biryani or an authentic Italian mushroom risotto? - Eat, Pray….
E8Eat, Pray….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. David learns to make traditional and rustic Rajasthani recipes including tapori, sookha aloo, khichri, ker sangria, and cauliflower with fenugreek. - The Green Bharat
E9The Green BharatWhen 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. - Spice Guru
E10Spice GuruBukhara is one of India's most famous restaurants, known for it's 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. David takes his newfound masala recipes to infuse some Italian peasant cuisine such as cavolo stufato, and fresh fruit salad with chaat masala. - Chennai Express
E11Chennai ExpressDavid’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.
