How an Indian Stew Shaped the Modern World: From Cleopatra to Queen Elizabeth

What is “curry”? How do you define a category that includes so many of the world’s most beloved dishes- from Thailand to India, Africa to the Caribbean? A category of coconut soups and onion-based stews, Thai-Khmer steamed fish mousse and even samosas and curry puffs? To find that answer, we look at the spices that link so many of the world’s diverse curries together, and trace those back to their point of origin- the Big Bang from where the entire world’s curry culture emerged. And we’ll also find out how the word “curry” entered the lexicon and why its use is so controversial and to some, so offensive. -Thanks to our guest, Chef Keith Sarasin. Here is a link to his channel: @chefKeithSarasin @chefKeithSarasin -And his video about the word “Curry”: - Please consider supporting OTR on Patreon and thanks so much to anyone who does; your support truly keeps us going. Website: Instagram: FB: - 0:00 - Introduction 1:22 - Khao Gaeng 3:27 - The First Curry 5:08 - “Charles Masson“ 6:16 - Putting the Pieces Together 7:50 - Indus Valley Stews 10:07 - Masala 11:32 - Out of the Indus Valley 12:55 - Iraqi Curry 15:02 - Babylon and the Start of the Spice Trade 17:18 - Agriculture and Geography 20:12 - Bangladeshi Curry 23:06 - The Coconut 24:34 - The First Coconut Curries 26:25 - Southeast Asia 28:35 - The Next 1500 Years 30:31 - Chef Keith Sarasin 32:17 - The Word “Curry“ 33:09 - Curry Powder 35:11 - Curry Spreads Everywhere 37:55 - The Category Today 40:17 - Thailand 42:38 - What is Curry? 44:10 - Conclusion - - BRVYEH7SHEV2UZ6S