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Radio 4,12 mins

Where are the female curry chefs?

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The British Asian restaurant sector says it's suffering the consequence of major staff shortages. Many high street takeaways and curry houses are facing closure. While restaurants search for a solution, some are questioning whether enough is being done to encourage women into traditionally male dominated kitchens. Asma Khan's all-women chef team, is about to become the first UK kitchen on Netflix's series Chef's Table. Sheila asks why there are not more women in Britain's Asian restaurants. First broadcast on The Food Programme, 10 February 2019.

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