Floyd's India

1. E1. Jaipur

   Oct 29, 2001 · 23m

   The passage through India begins in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, and home to the nation’s once-famously wealthy Maharajas. Keith sets up his stove for the first time to cook a biryani. Before bathing this rice-based dish in coconut milk, Keith introduces the essence of all Indian food, the masala: "ground herbs and spices to flavour the dish we’re preparing."

2. E2. Goa

   Nov 5, 2001 · 23m

   The Indian state of Goa, which boasts gorgeous beaches and a tropical climate, has become renowned as a party destination for backpackers. And as Keith discovers, this former Portuguese colony has a lot more to offer, as a home of fine cuisine. He visits the state capital Panjim, a port which specialises in fish dishes – and, with mobile kitchen to hand, he sets to work.

3. E3. Mumbai

   Nov 12, 2001 · 23m

   Keith hits Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay). Here he samples freshly-made samosas, onion fritters and masala dhosas, and becomes a stallholder for the day, creating his own delicious Indian snacks.

4. E4. Kerala

   Nov 19, 2001 · 23m

   Keith keeps his culinary cool in the sweltering heat of exotic Kerala. He starts the show enjoying local specialities as he cruises down one of the regions cooling rivers.

5. E5. Chennai

   Nov 26, 2001 · 23m

   Keith's culinary tour of India takes him to the state of Tamil Nadu, on the south-eastern coast of India. His first stop is Chennai, formerly known as Madras. In this vibrant, sprawling city, he discovers that the hot "Madras" curry the Brits are familiar with is almost unheard of: the curry powder used in that dish is made purely for export.

6. E6. Amritsar

   Dec 3, 2001 · 23m

   Keith's culinary tour of India reaches its northernmost point in the Punjab, one of the most affluent states in the country. His base is the city of Amritsar. Tandoors are the ovens of choice in this part of the world, and Keith is on a mission to find out how they are made.

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