David Rocco’s Dolce India is a celebration of India; a feast for the eyes that brings a sensual cinematic style to the riot of colour and sound that is India.
S1 E1: Indian Vino
David takes the road less travelled and finds a tranquil vineyard outside busy Mumbai that produces fine Italian wine. The discovery inspires an Italian-Indian culinary adventure.
S1 E2: Weekend In Mumbai
It’s the weekend in Mumbai and David embarks on a thorough exploration of Mumbai’s food scene.
S1 E3: Holi Gurudwara
Giving back to the community is a big part of Indian culture. David and some friends volunteer at Delhi's largest Gurudwara, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, which serves 20,000 people of different religions every day.
S1 E4: The Warrior Chef
David embarks on a remarkable culinary journey through Rajasthan and discovers that it's cuisine has been defined as much by the regions arid climate as by its traditional warrior culture.
S1 E5: Elephant King
David is in Rajasthan exploring the land of the Kings, and he meets up with KV Singh to learn about Rajasthan's royal history and customs while sharing some of his own between a heated match of elephant polo.
S1 E6: Mumbai Italiano!
David and his newfound Italian friends bring the dolce vita to Mumbai playing soccer on the beach and enjoying a traditional Sunday pranzo with authentic Italian ingredients.
S1 E7: Chef's Challenge
David is challenged to an Indo-Italian cook off by ITC Maratha's Executive Chef Rajdeep Kapoor. The three round cook off will pit Indian against Italian cuisine using a common star ingredient.
S1 E8: Eat, Pray...
David takes a trip to the remote village of Mundota to visit his friends, Vikram and Alka, who will teach him about the spiritual nature of Indian cooking.
S1 E9: The Green Bharat
When David discovers a dairy farm that makes Italian cheeses in India, he takes it upon himself to investigate.
S1 E10: Spice Guru
Bukhara is one of India's most famous restaurants, known for it's highly guarded dal recipe. David is determined to get the recipe from Chef Manisha Bhasin, who graciously teaches him the principles of developing his own garam masala and how to use it for flavouring.
S1 E11: Chennai Expresss
David's comedian friends Mohan and Vidyu take him on a culinary tour of Chennai's Tamil Nadu vegetarian culture, from a typical breakfast to a tour of a snack factory where they teach him how to make chutney.
S1 E12: Hauz Khas Village
There is a jewel in the heart of every city, and in Delhi, it's name is Hauz Khas Village. Hauz Khas Village draws a young, trendy crowd and is known for it's designer boutiques and small cafes.
S1 E13: Homesick Blues
On a long trip to India, David is bound to feel homesick for his family and his culture. David finds a little slice of home in the kitchen of the ITC Grand Chola.
S2 E1: Carnival In Goa
David takes part in all of the festivities, including an appearance on a float in Panjim’s annual Carnival kick-off parade. He ends up spending time with some Italian expats and celebrating the holiday Venetian-style.
S2 E2: Talkin' Toddy
David is on a mission to discover Goa’s unique blend of Portuguese and Indian cultures one dish at a time, including the oh so delectable Goan sausage.
S2 E3: Goan Fishing
David heads out on a crab fishing expedition with some local fisherman in a nearby river. Afterwards, he meets up with an old friend, internationally renowned chef Cyrus Todiwala, who takes him to the local fish market to check out what’s on offer.
S2 E4: Beach And Jungle
David heads deep into the rainforest of Goa to visit the Savoi Plantations. Managed and run by the Shetye family, this plantation is over 200 years old and covers an area of 100 acres.
S2 E5: The Backwaters Of Kerala
David gets a chance to explore life in this verdant region: he goes digging for clams, he takes a tour aboard a floating restaurant down the river, and he cooks for guests at a local hotel.
S2 E6: Beef In Fort Kochi
David goes on a hunt for the good stuff, enjoying chili fried and dry-fried beef at one of the local shacks. He meets up with Chef Ajeeth of the famed Brunton Boatyard to continue the beef-themed adventure at his restaurant.
S2 E7: Paradise Found
The beautiful Chinese fishing nets are iconic tourist attractions along the coast of Kochi, and David discovers that the fishermen who operate them are just as intriguing.
S2 E8: Bengali Mustard
David explores Kolkata, a city so rich with culture and food tradition it’s hard to know where to start.
S2 E9: Street Eats In Kolkata
The people of Kolkata are so intensely proud of their local cuisine, especially their epic street food. David meets up with Sneha, who takes him on a crazy food tour of the city.
S2 E10: Chinese Calcutta
David spends the day with a family that produces and sells their own Chinese sauce, eating their delicious momos and fried chicken.
S2 E11: Golden Amritsar
David finally fulfills his dream of visiting the Golden Temple, the holiest Sikh gurudwara in the world.
S2 E12: The Punjabi Way
David is in Amritsar — a city known for the warmth of its people and its amazing food — and he’s looking to explore all the different facets of Punjabi culture.
S2 E13: Grand Bharat
David is in Delhi, taking in all the sites and sounds (and streetfood)!
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