Ludacris Learns to Cook in Exclusive discovery+ Special

The rapper, actor and restaurateur gets a lesson in the art of Indian cuisine.

Host Ludacris makes chicken for Chef Meherwan, as seen on Luda Can’t Cook, Special 1..

Host Ludacris makes chicken for Chef Meherwan, as seen on Luda Can’t Cook, Special 1..

Photo by: Emilee Ramsier

Emilee Ramsier

He's leaving the studio behind and heading to the kitchen. Hip-hop icon, accomplished actor and successful restaurateur Ludacris is passionate about food – but he knows he “can’t cook a lick.”

Chef Meherwan Irani shows Host Ludacris spices at Cherian’s Market, as seen on Luda Can’t Cook, Special 1.

Chef Meherwan Irani shows Host Ludacris spices at Cherian’s Market, as seen on Luda Can’t Cook, Special 1.

Photo by: Emilee Ramsier

Emilee Ramsier

In the one-hour discovery+ special, Luda Can't Cook, he gets schooled in the kitchen by James Beard Award-nominated Chef Meherwan Irani to up his culinary game with international flavors and techniques. Indian cuisine is one of his favorites and Chef Meherwan gives him a master class in the foundations, from layering spices to frying and braising and making curry. Then in a test of his newly acquired culinary skills, he cooks and serves a menu of Indian dishes Ludacris-style to a room of VIPS, including his mom Roberta.

Luda Can’t Cook begins streaming on February 25th, exclusively on discovery+.

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