Rick Stein's India
Intrepid chef Rick Stein embarks on a spectacular culinary journey through the Indian sub-continent in his quest to find the perfect curry and discover the origins of dishes, ingredients and spices that are celebrated the world over.
Kolkata and Chennai
Rick Stein begins his Indian journey by exploring the regions that began Britain's love affair with curry - Bengal and Tamil Nadu.
Madurai and Kerala
Rick Stein arrives in the southern town of Madurai in Tamil Nadu - the land of temples.
Lucknow and Punjab
Rick Stein arrives in the cultural city of Lucknow, reputed to be the curry capital of India and possibly the world.
Rajasthan and Himachalpradesh
Rick Stein arrives in the royal state of Rajasthan, the land of the kings, where he meets some serious meat eaters.
Madurai and Lucknow
Rick Stein visits a five-star hotel in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, employing local housewives for genuine home-cooked dishes and samples chettinad chicken, a dish inspired by spices brought back from both East and West by merchants.
