Breaking Barriers with Asma Khan

In this episode, the 2Gs, our gourmands and geeks, Sadaf and Archit, speak with Asma Khan, author, chef, and founder of Darjeeling Express. Together, they explore: What made Asma switch from academia to the kitchen? How is Darjeeling Express breaking the barriers and pushing for women's rights and empowerment? What is more important to Asma: maintaining the real flavor of the food or giving it a modern take to make it look more ‘presentable’? The misconceptions around Indian food that she tackled with her supper club Important links to geek out more:  Social Media: Twitter | Instagram Books by Asma Khan Asma's Indian Kitchen Ammu Article: Asma Khan Won't Stop Shaking the World by Katherine Lagrave Article: Asma Khan: ‘Restaurants should be ranked on how they treat their people’ by Nosheen Iqbal Article: At Chef Asma Khan's table, food is served with a dash of courage by Avantika Bhuyan You can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle Sadaf Hussain: @sadaf_hussain  Archit Puri: @thehustlingglutton Subscribe & listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple podcasts, Gaana, Amazon Music or any other podcast app. Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.