Luke Nguyen's India

Luke Nguyen circumnavigates southern India, discovering the sounds, colours and cuisines of the region, meeting local cooks and chefs, who introduce him to the world of Indian cuisine.

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Documentary
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First Aired on

Oct 05, 2023

1 seaons till Nov 09, 2023

Popularity: 2.4984
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Networks
(AU)
Production

SBS (AU)Red Creative Media

Status: Returning Series

In Production

Last episode: Pondicherry, Chennai and Diwali

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 6 episodes

Season 1

Aired

6 Episodes
  • Episode 1Bangalore49 min

    Luke heads to the city of Bangalore in southern India, where he visits MTR, one of the oldest coffee houses in the city, learns how to make idli and meets up with a friend to explore the night markets.

  • Episode 2Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and Thrissur Kerala49 min

    Luke learns about Kongunadu cuisine in Coimbatore, partners with a family in Thrissur to create an authentic delicacy and learns about India's rich coffee culture.

  • Episode 3Kochi, Kerala and Kerala Backwaters50 min

    Luke visits the port city of Kochi, Kerala, where he checks out the iconic Chinese fishing nets, does laundry the old-fashioned way and cooks a famous dish. He leaves the city to witness the state's backwaters and local fishing techniques.

  • Episode 4Thekkady, Kerala and Madurai, Tamil Nadu48 min

    Luke visits the lush plantations of spices in Thekkady and then tours Madurai, the spiritual heart of Tamil Nadu, to find hidden gems with the help of a local food journalist.

  • Episode 5Chettinad, Kymbakonam and Pondicherry48 min

    Luke uncovers the history of Chettinad and savours its famous cuisine. He then tastes the chutneys in Kumbakonam and explores the exciting food scene in Pondicherry.

Crew & Team

Michael Donnelly

Director

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