ENCORE: The History Of Masala Dosa

An episode of the Sprung On Food podcast, hosted by Katherine Sprung, titled "ENCORE: The History Of Masala Dosa" was published on March 17, 2026 and runs 31 minutes.

March 17, 2026 ·31m · Sprung On Food

Summary

Join Kae Sprung on this episode of Sprung On Food as she dives deep into the world of Masala Dosa with comedian, actor, writer, and content creator Jordan Myrick. Jordan shares their lifelong love for this iconic South Indian dish, detailing their early encounters at vegetarian restaurants and their family’s culinary adventures. Discover the rich history behind Masala Dosa, from its origins in ancient Tamil Nadu to its rise in modern cuisine influenced by Krishna Rao. Plus, get recommendations on where to find the best dosas and hear about its cultural significance. Don't miss out on the delicious exploration!You can follow and support this week's guest, Jordan Myrick here:⁠https://www.instagram.com/jordanmyr1ck⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jordanmyr1ck?lang=en⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@jordanmyr1ck⁠See behind the scenes photos and video here: http://instagram.com/sprungonfood Check back for new episodes, and make sure to also subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@iamsprung You can also learn more and follow Kae Sprung here:Website: http://katherinesprung.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamsprung TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsprung Looking for half off your first 2 months to help make your own podcast? I recommend Riverside and Descript. You can find links below to sign up*:Riverside: https://riverside.cello.so/kbhJQ48RO1SDescript: descript.cello.so/4oB9cH6HfXHAbout the show:Sprung On Food is a digital and podcast series, hosted by Katherine "Kae" Sprung, an award-winning pastry chef and food and media entrepreneur. This season, we're talking about favorite foods- the history behind them and the role they play in the world today. Each episode features a special guest to talk about their favorite food, and help comment on the historical origins and pop-cultural and modern society moments tied to that food. Its food history meets food pop-culture, a dose of education, with sprinkles of comedy.*Please note that I'm an affiliate and might receive a commission from the links. If you plan on signing up for either app, please consider using the link to help support a fellow creator!00:00 Introduction to Masala Dosa00:17 Guest Introduction: Jordan Myrick00:35 Jordan's Love for Masala Dosa01:04 Childhood Memories and Vegetarianism04:09 Spice and Flavor Adventures04:55 Favorite Places for Masala Dosa06:29 History of Masala Dosa08:19 Fermentation and Probiotics10:47 Evolution of Masala Dosa11:16 Krishna Rao and Udupi Restaurants21:29 Global Popularity and Fusion Cuisine27:47 Pop Culture Moments and Final Thoughts

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