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India and Empire
Episode 5 of 15
Michael Buerk is joined by chef Paul Ainsworth to celebrate royal food inspired by the days of India and Empire, using recipes hidden in the royal archive.
Michael Buerk is joined by chef Paul Ainsworth to celebrate royal food inspired by the days of India and Empire. Using recipes that have been hidden in the royal archive for over a hundred years, Paul cooks up quail and potato curry, said to be a favourite of Queen Victoria.
Historian Dr Annie Gray visits Osborne House on the Isle of Wight where Queen Victoria, Empress of India, showcased her grand passion for the Raj, and even hired her own Indian chefs.
Plus Britain's first Indian Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar cooks a dish fit for an Indian president and a British queen.
Last on
Thu 23 Feb 201701:25
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Buerk |
| Participant | Paul Ainsworth |
| Participant | Annie Gray |
| Executive Producer | Juliet Rice |
| Series Producer | Kate Roberts |
| Production Manager | Euan McRae |
| Production Company | Spun Gold TV |
