Indian Food, Cooking 101 & Culture ft. Chef Vikas Khanna | Know Time 83

Step into the world of Indian cuisine, culture, and culinary wisdom with legendary chef Vikas Khanna on Know Time #83. In this insightful conversation, Chef Vikas Khanna breaks down the essence of Indian food beyond recipes — exploring its history, emotional connection, regional diversity, and the philosophy behind cooking. From street food to fine dining, from traditional home kitchens to global Indian restaurants, this episode is a deep dive into how Indian cuisine tells the story of its people. Chef Khanna also shares his journey, inspirations, and thoughts on how food preserves identity across generations. If you love cooking, Indian food, or cultural storytelling through cuisine, this episode is a must-watch. 👉 Topics covered: Indian food culture & traditions Cooking philosophy of Chef Vikas Khanna Regional diversity in Indian cuisine Street food vs fine dining The emotional power of food Chef Vikas Khanna’s journey Subscribe to Know Time for more conversations at the intersection of culture, ideas, and creativity. Vikas:   / vikaskhannagroup   SUPPORT: Patreon:   / knowtime   Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support Youtube Membership:    / @knowtime   PODCAST: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPk... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... CONNECT: Youtube: Subscribe! Instagram:   / knowtimetofly   Instagram (Personal):   / shalajlawania   Twitter:   / knowtimetofly   Twitter (Personal):   / shalajlawania   Facebook:   / knowtimetofly   Reddit:   / knowtimetofly   Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/ Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMELINE 0:00 Introduction 1:40 Falling In Love With Cooking 5:36 Starting A Catering Business 8:20 Importance Of History & Context In Food 13:24 Separating The Art From The Artist 16:36 Cooking: Art vs. Science vs. Spiritual Experience 23:53 History vs. Innovation 29:10 Game: Local Cuisines 35:32 Staying Authentic vs. Whitewashing 46:41 Positive Influences (Books, Movies, Role Models) 49:23 Celebrating Women 52:08 Legacy & Meaning Of Life #vikaskhanna #indianfood