In this episode Al introduces us to people who love heat and spice. He meets Madhur Jeffrey as they prepare a traditional Indian dinner. We head over to Indiana to meet a man who loves chiles. Pepper love travels to Seattle. And spicy ice cream!
We consult two experts in Indian cuisine who discuss the complicated history of curry. We cover topics like types of curry and answer the questions: What is curry powder? What are curry leaves? What is curry paste?
Chef Maneet Chauhan makes crispy, craveable samosas with potatoes and peas. She adds asafetida, also called hing, for depth of flavor and amchur powder for tartness.