Eating INDIAN FOOD for 24 HOURS in MANCHESTER, New Hampshire!!

🧳 KEITH: / keithsarasin
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For years, people have been telling me I need to experience the Indian food scene in Manchester, New Hampshire. I finally got the chance in the fall of 2021 when I linked up with my friend Chef Keith Sarasin to go all-out with a 24-hour eating tour of New Hampshire’s largest city. Let’s go!
We’d be hitting up two restaurants and then have dinner at his house later! Our day began at Taj India Indian Cuisine on Elm Street, which is known for its amazing food scene. The city is also known for its craft beer scene!
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We started with chai, which was hot, frothy, and rich in cardamom. Then we ordered their lunch special thali, lamb samosas, and two curries and went into the kitchen to watch them prepare the stuffed chicken naan, samosas, aloo tikki, malai kofta, and thalis.
At our table, we had a huge spread of rice, chana, subji, veg pakoras, chicken tikka masala, garlic naan, chicken naan, aloo samosas, fish tikka masala, veg korma, and malai kofta. The samosas were great with the tamarind chutney.
I also loved the subji, and the chana had a nice sweetness and earthiness to it. The veg pakora was crispy and also paired well with the tamarind. Next was mango lassi with pistachios, followed by creamy chicken tikka masala with garlic naan.
The stuffed chicken naan with the veg korma blew my mind with its textures and flavors. It was great with the fish tikka masala. The dumplings in the malai kofta were unreal!
Then, we drove to see the Merrimack River and then drove to Annapurna Curry & Sekuwa House for some Nepali food! In the kitchen, they made us some mattar paneer, chili chicken momos, chicken chow mein, and garlic naan!
At our table, we started with the chili chicken momos. They were fried, stuffed, vinegary, and had a nice tingle to them. It was a great mix of Indian and Chinese flavors! The garlic naan with the mattar paneer was also creamy and excellent, with peas and massive paneer cubes.
The garlic naan was outstanding! I also really liked the thick chow mein noodles and all the spices in them. The heat level was rising and I was starting to sweat! We finished with some breath fresheners.
Then, we drove to Kelsen Brewing Company about 15 minutes outside the city. I couldn’t wait to try their award-winning Paradigm brown ale! It was the best brown ale I’ve ever had-very crisp and not very malty.
Finally, it was time to head to Keith’s house, where he made me a Hyderabadi lamb biryani. He washed the rice and placed the spices in a pouch and put it in the water. I added a bit of rose water to the water.
The lamb was so fresh and tasty! Then, we added saffron to some warm milk. Meanwhile, the rice was so fragrant. Then, he began layering the lamb, caramelized onions, crispy onions, and saffron milk.
Finally, I added the last layer of rice and flattened it, and Keith added more saffron milk, cilantro micro greens, and a pinch of salt.
The lamb biryani was so aromatic and had my mouth watering. We had some mirchi ka salan on the side, which is a curry made from coconut, curry leaves, and sesame seeds that pairs well with the biryani.
Eating it together was unbelievable. The fatty lamb was amazing and the sweet caramelized onions were a game changer! It was so unique, and the mirchi ka salan gave it a nuttiness I loved.
Finally, we had mango lassi cheesecake for dessert! I loved the creaminess and the ginger snap crust. The shredded coconut barfi on top made it extra decadent! I couldn’t believe how great it was!
What an incredible day of eating Indian food in Manchester, New Hampshire!
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[@Sandeepparab1]

Keith Sarasin cooking skills and knowledge abt Indian cuisine is next level, he is truly man of great heart like you David...... Would love to see both would come to India and explore more indian cuisine as well hidden recipes..... 🙏👍

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I really appreciate it!

[@Learnmore-dr7wh]

@@chefKeithSarasin please upload a complete video on the process of making biryani from zero to zenith including all steps of cooking lamb and making mirchi ka salan. Please do it.. Waiting impatiently.. Your Indian fan 😍🙏 P. S. I am new subscriber to your KZbin channel as well.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

@@Learnmore-dr7wh hahaha what else would you want to see on a channel?

[@vk-s]

Keith It's SUBZI not Sabji

[@abhisheknautiyal6634]

@@chefKeithSarasin would love to see u cook some Indian dishes with Western touch on them

[@arunraju9705]

This chef knows his Indian food - love him.

[@raptorgaming7242]

yes a great chef always need to know diversity of food knowledge.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you!

[@Sasidelayed]

@@chefKeithSarasin man you are awesome, I would like to see u n David together more

[@chefKeithSarasin]

@@Sasidelayed It would be an honor. David is a great guy. If you ever wonder if he is awesome off camera, he REALLY is!

[@shakyamohanty5798]

@@chefKeithSarasin Please start your KZbin food channel.

[@hiteshadhikari]

I like the chef Keith, first time seeing him but he is knowledgeable, humble and he as far as i see has replied to all people he could. Good chef , good person. Wishing u success

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you so much for these kind words

[@hiteshadhikari]

@@chefKeithSarasin pleasure

[@harisa2037]

Keith really knows his stuff. That’s amazing to see and is testament that his restaurant will serve up some great fare! Will be coming to Aatma when it’s opens Keith! All the best

[@chefKeithSarasin]

So appreciate this!! You’re amazing

[@Sasidelayed]

Keith is the best collaboration till date.. what a knowledge and good at cooking Indian 👏

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Wow. Thank you so much

[@irismassil5621]

Let me just say this David,,,, thanks for introducing Keith Sarasin , really inspiring 🙏🏼💕

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you :)

[@abhidhoundiyal]

Damn his recipe for Biryani was amazing, looks so good. He really knows Indian cuisine from inside, the way he was explaining the ingredients and spices was outstanding

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you!

[@RahulPatil-uq1ok]

Chef Keith might be the only foreigner I know who's just as knowledgeable as David about Indian food, loved the vid lads

[@shridharirabatti248]

i think you forgot volpe

[@siamesejasmine]

I love the demonstration by Chef Keith! I want to get that good at cooking Indian food!! Wonderful! 🌟❤️

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you so much!

[@thebetterme2019]

I want to see this man in every video of yours.... Such is a Connoisseur of Indian food .

[@travelwithjosh3548]

It's so surprising in US 🇺🇸 more Indian food lovers and restaurants #wow Love from chennai , India 🇮🇳 ❤

[@Heart.SoulfulIndian]

Keith said it at the beginning itself. Atleast in Winter it's all gingerrry , garliccy and chilly ( culinarily and weather wise) 😉 That's our way of keeping warm through food ! This Year winters in Delhi are going to be chillier literally 🤞

[@samsungga30s33]

Thank You David for promoting Indian food. Love and Respect from India.

[@starone72]

Chef Keith is the best indo-American chef I have ever seen 👍

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Hahahah thank you

[@pritammukherjee6444]

I wud love an episode featuring David, Keith and Volpe on indian cuisine feast...

[@chefKeithSarasin]

I LOVE this! @volpe!!! If you see this, let's do this thing!

[@jaymrree839]

Make this a series please, you guys are the best pairing around. Whoever thought of getting you guys to meet up was blessed. My vision of a channel for you both: Go explore a culture, taste the food (as you have been), get some ideas together and make something special at home (based on what you experienced). Similar to what you did here but expanded :)

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Loveeeee this

[@prachimittal3390]

Chef knowledge about indian cuisine is truly commendable…preparation of biryani itself looks amazing and looks delicious too

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you!

[@prachimittal3390]

@@chefKeithSarasin would love to see you chef more with david in coming videos👍👏

[@kerryanne28]

I’d love one day for you to go check out the Indian food in England ❤️ Great video as always x

[@GtfOuttaH3r3]

I loved seeing someone else that’s just as passionate as you are when it comes to Indian cuisines! Great video!

[@tinasinster]

Chef Keith you have blown me away with your knowledge of Indian food that Biryani so authentic and was salivating the whole time. That mango Lassi cheesecake with coconut crust on top so unique and looked so yummy don't know why no Indian ever thought of that. Boss I have become your fan. David the last two videos have been by far most fav in recent times. Keep it up. Loving your content 💯❤🙏👍

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Awww thank you so much for your love and support!

[@terminator969]

Hi my dear Keith Bro 😎welcome back and nice to see you , u will be the foreign brand ambassador for Indian food 😀👌😊🤠

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Hahaha namaskar!

[@minicreator08]

Each time these guys go mmmmmmmmm, I love the video even more. 😄

[@chefKeithSarasin]

:)

[@uttamroy985]

Each and every moment making lovable 😍😍😍 !

[@gradstudent584]

I miss New England. This video brings back memories of when I was in Massachusetts. Hope to go back to the US some day to try chef Keith's food.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you!

[@sumedh_deole1111]

Finally found somebody who is as enthusiastic and knowledgeable, or should I say more enthusiastic and knowledgeable than David about Indian food cuisine, love this man, keith's energy, loved watching you guy eat all that food🤤🤤 You guys made me hungry 🥲

[@chefKeithSarasin]

David is AMAZING!

[@sumedh_deole1111]

@@chefKeithSarasin Your knowledge about Indian food is wholesome sir, really appreciate it.👏🔥

[@peters3724]

I need that gluten free cheesecake recipe!!!!!

[@alpeshdedhia1478]

We love having PAKODA and TEA when it's raining in monsoon

[@ajaychaudhari9843]

Love this man. What a knowledge about Indian food.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Right back at you :)

[@sudhirsharma6185]

Amazing! Most of the times I see your videos during nights as I follow the U.S. working hours in India. So even after having my dinner, I feel like to eat more after watching all this. Great job guys. Lots of love and respect....

[@Shailendra-ch6vv]

Hey David i watch ur video everytime but i m commenting for the first time, i just want to ask, who is that guy?? He has excellent knowledge about Indian cuisine. It's amazing to watch him 😳.. Till date i have know that you are the most knowledgeable foreigner for Indian food 😀

[@saifalishaikh10]

I'm not much into sweets, but trust me, that Mango flavored cheesecake was mouth watering 🤤 mannnn

[@mohammadzohirulislam8883]

need Keith's biriyani recipe...pls pls

[@rebeccatamang9571]

Nepali food is also fantastic, 😋 yummy, delicious varieties

[@shilpav2093]

On your Next trip to India,Please visit Andhra,Coastal Andhra, Konkan region,chettinad, uttarakhand,Interior karnakata etc. Union territories like Pondicherry, Lakshadweep etc..Hope you explore more of India David..Indian food much more than Naan, butter chicken, panner and samosas 😊

[@Anmolnegi-yw7hg]

I don't think he will find them in us being from Uttarakhand we don't even have a restaurant in delhi or other cities leve usa

[@anjanikumar2994]

David, I am truly thrilled the way you respect food and have it the original way. This shows how good a person you are. Just to add there are numerous reasons for eating food with bare hands; you know the right temperature to eat, your stomach is encouraged by brain to get the right enzymes rolling, our finger tips have some of the food digesting bacteria to start the digestion and many more.

[@tomyhh]

wow the food looks so yummy!

[@ANINDYA-001]

Karlos is dying for that biriyani

[@shilpav2093]

I think 80% of restaurants serve the same kind of food and have similar menu which is North Indian food.( Mostly Punjab). There are other regional Indian cuisines with different vegetables, meats,whole grains and pulses.Eating this kind of Indian Food on regular basis is not healthy David. I Love your vlogs though 😊

[@Anmolnegi-yw7hg]

I think most restraints seeve punjabi .delhi south indian and dishes like chaat and pav bhaji vadapao etc

[@kg6071]

Wat u mean not healthy ha , so the ppl of punjab who eating it daily it's not good ha , f##k of#

[@Anmolnegi-yw7hg]

@@kg6071 people of punjab don't eat this type of food daily. it is restaurant food .people don't even have tandoor in normal homes in punjab.it is not unhealthy but calorific and heavy.there are too many dishes to eat morever butter chicken and dal makhni are delhi dishes not punjabi traditional

[@GoodPalate]

Yeah Shilpa, even I have noticed the restaurants in USA have limited food on the menu. Indian food on a whole is so vast like each state with its own dishes. I have also wondered if there's any restaurant providing Gujarati or Marwadi food. I have barely seen authentic Kerala or Tamil food being shown in any of YTubers from USA. Just one person showed Saravana Bhavan veg thali, which was average in my opinion

[@GoodPalate]

@@Anmolnegi-yw7hg so what other dishes other than tandoor roti or chicken tikka masala, Dal makhni or butter chicken is usually had in a typical Punjabi lunch or dinner? My Punjabi friend she used to usually almost like every other day bring chapati and paneer sabzi. Forgive my ignorance.

[@abc-si9uw]

Chef Keith has more knowledge of Indian food than average Indian

[@jay84ification]

well, I came to know a fact about "Besan" recently that it is the only flour that can be shaped or made/cooked in any texture you want due to its certain molecular properties.

[@MrRocrma]

Love your videos David !

[@BoydXplorer]

Great narratives. Interesting to watch. Tnx 4sharing.

[@irismassil5621]

Really enjoyed this video

[@chefKeithSarasin]

thank you :)

[@ms-hc7ct]

CHEF Keith you are incredible! You should Visit India along with David! India always welcomes you! Love from India :)

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you so much. I’ll be there next year :)

[@InspireInsights2688]

Thiss guyy ..with you David is amazing as you ..❤️

[@savitribaiphulepuneunivers7217]

Ohh man ... this man really know how to cook and eat indian food. My mouth was literally watering while watching this video. Amazing stuff guys. Keep it up...👍

[@bethcalkins5615]

So, in Spanish you have picante for spicy hot and caliente for heat hot. English doesn’t do the distinction well but Mark Wiens hit it on the nose recently when he described food that is beautifully spiced but not hot as spicious. I’ve added it to my food vocabulary.

[@jitendrashendye2541]

Momos is it that the word itself has been derived from Marathi ( Maharashtra - India) word MODAK . The stuff shown here exactly resembles that.

[@cezannesingh4133]

Our indian is delicious and their food also but the they appreciate our food is so lovely man...

[@reena7036]

Hi David that lamb biryani and cheese cake made my day. Its mouthwatering. You are lucky to have such a divine food.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

!!!

[@vamshispandhana8858]

Perfect cobration for David with keith both has PhD in Indian cuisine 😄

[@kurushdalal]

Oh man that Mango Lassi Cheesecake was the winner :)

[@chefKeithSarasin]

hahah Can't wait till I can feed your guru!! Thank you for all you do!!

[@ninetail0395]

From what I observed and see Keith passion look like that of an indian mother like the passionate way she cooks the every day food and the the way Keith explained everything things gonna try that muslin bag trick and love to Keith and ofc u brother. PS: i would have loved to try that birayani.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you so much!

[@amarievargas80]

He wants to be the chef at your restaurant. 🤣THROWING IT DOWN!

[@jediknightnamek]

Man the cheesecake looked yum! 🤤 I was almost drooling. Can't imagine how it would be like to eat it. I want to eat it.

[@ranabasak4996]

Awesome David 👌👌

[@rebeccatamang9571]

Mind blowing, fabulous, 😋 yummy, delicious Indian food

[@sandhyasoundhealingalchemi739]

I just went to Taj India and did an online order. Love the Chicken 65 and the samosa chat. I loved the hot spicy shrimp tandoori curry and chicken biryani. The onion kulcha and garlic naan are fantastic!!!!

[@salempasangasp]

Briyani is all about the technique and Keith got the techniques precise and authentic

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Lots and lots of practice :)

[@salempasangasp]

@@chefKeithSarasin try Dindigul, Ambur style briyanis and covai style white Briyani complety diffrent. And also mutton bone dalcha , brinjal katta would be some other best condiments for briyani

[@triballife-universalfoodvl7652]

Very fulfilling.... Enjoyed😊

[@gokulsrinivasan7715]

David and keith…you guys rock!!!…please make more food vlogs videos together

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Hope so!

[@ravilakshminarayana6966]

Chef u know the spices very well, Good to see u cook indian food.

[@preetisingh-qp1rh]

Love it ❤️

[@frankspatra1615]

U eat Indian foods more than Indians 😂

[@mayaninca5784]

The two crazy 1/2 Desis took all Desis hearts by storm! Bringing Kewari food was a good mix, though besides for Momos everything else was Indian if I'm not wrong🤔 The finale of Biryani and Mango Lassi Cheesecake destroyed all the other dishes tried! Keith "Atma" is a great name to go with. Tshirts barring Indian names are a tribute to Indian cuisine! Respect...Love ya! Dhanyawad🙏🙏

[@chefKeithSarasin]

I appreciate these comments so much.

[@maryanne7161]

What's kewari food?

[@mayaninca5784]

@@maryanne7161 My bad! Spell check!! Actually, Newari food - Nepali food.

[@mayaninca5784]

Kewari food typo it's Newari food!

[@Sar_Sar1]

That dance when he ate the pakora was everything lol, ♥️ from London 🇬🇧

[@sunnydharmet8043]

Correct me if im wrong i think besan is pronounced BESEN. In my household anyway the a is not pronounced its more of an E. Also would love to see you try Village type meals like Kadhi Chawal or Rajma Chawal. Keep up the great work.

[@rumik-stahnke6512]

OMG...guys 👍🤣🤣everything lucks really good and delicious ✌😂good job guys 👍Thanks for sharing 🤣🤣

[@jitendrashendye2541]

Hats off bro for your efforts in cooking Hyd biriyani. So tempting 😘

[@alpeshdedhia1478]

David can learn from Keith, how to eat biryani with hand without looking messy

[@bimanborah86]

Love your videos on Indian cuisine 🙏

[@AshishYadav-gz3jq]

Thanks for sharing

[@aravindsaravanan]

Woow.. great cooking @keith ...

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Dhanyvaadji

[@Nikunj_Goel]

Chef Keith is such a cool person. Totally gave me DJ Khaled vibes with his enthusiastic style of interaction 👍

[@pdc6532]

Wow that biriyani looks amazing..yummm

[@thegibberishsinger]

One of the videos I wanna see on Keith's channel is that Mirchi ka Salan..looks awesome 😋😋😋😋😋😋 Eagerly waiting for your channel.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Def!! So many people have asked me how I learned all this! So if you want to learn more, I’m starting my own channel about the food of the subcontinent! Hope you check it out and consider subscribing! The first full video about how I started my journey drops Monday!

[@kamaldeka7030]

For me, both you are a brand ambassador of our Indian foods...

[@jasbirsinghgujjar2189]

Now I want mango lassi cheesecake. Never heard about it. Chef is really talented 👏👏👏

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you!

[@siroyasmr8239]

Looks delicious.

[@baibhavbhatta1908]

So much variety of chana… kala chana, black chana…😉😉😉 Anyways love from 🇳🇵 nepal….keep up the good work bro

[@DilipSingh-wh9wo]

Awesome Biryani and Cheese Cake 😋😋

[@sherilfernandez2937]

Shocked to see a foreigner making biriyani. Awesome

[@ryr1984]

Finishing was ultimate

[@swatiupadhyay3452]

And I love it when you say 'lassi' 😄

[@Learnmore-dr7wh]

Hey David ! Be a good lamb and ask your friend to upload the whole process of making biryani step by step. Huge request, please do it 😍

[@chefKeithSarasin]

hahaha

[@MrRocrma]

Keith is more Indian than many Indians. @Keith: Do consider moving to India and opening your restaurant in a metro city like Bangalore or Pune with lot of foreign crowd. Man, I will come to your abode every now and then. That Biriyani is dope man ! Looks way better than Behrouz or Biriyani by kilo

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you for the kind words bhai

[@JinxedPinks]

Amazing

[@kashmiraphonde5712]

Keith is enthusiastic 🤩

[@chefKeithSarasin]

It's such a huge passion of mine.

[@kashmiraphonde5712]

@@chefKeithSarasin❤️ yes we can see !

[@SAMTUBESTYT]

The nose run part is pretty accurate ❤️😂

[@nityanandsharma1291]

Keith..i really touched..want to send heartiest best wishes..as you choose name "Aatma"...(soul) Show how deeply you attached with indian culture..not only food.. People generally don't realise.. 8ndia 8s just not a name.. It's world oldest civilization.. So..only civilization which believes in.."eternal life of Aatma...which never dies....which take body..like any dress..live in that..for 50-60-70yrs..thn dies(discard that body) chang to new body.. So in Hinduism..."Aatma" is most important... So wen I heard..your restaurant "Aatma"... I noticed how deeply you attached/linked to indian culture.. Blessings n love from india 🙏🇮🇳

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you sooo much the word means so much to me and I’m sure so many from the diaspora

[@abinabaral5838]

Thank you Chef Keith for your wonderful remarks on Nepali food

[@chefKeithSarasin]

I'm just a huge fan of the food, culture and people.

[@Heart.SoulfulIndian]

Ever tried Fish cooked in mustard oil ? Its got a different feel to it with the smell kick of mustard oil and batter !

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Macher Jhol!

[@Ranger_hoax]

Amazing video I watched till the end 🙌 😍 Soo good reaction from u guys . May God bless u all 😇❣️🙏 love u ✋ somes...

[@decentrecipes3499]

"Congratulations To Everyone who comes in every single second"🌺💕❤🌺🌺❤❤

[@ms-hc7ct]

Hey Man David! Wish you happy eating and seasons greetings in advance! You are like Indian Soul (Atma) in American Body! :) Infinite Love from India :)

[@adityapatil6086]

Keith is simply awesome 🔥

[@chefKeithSarasin]

You are :)

[@abhijitbhattacharjya5431]

Ultimate knowledge of Biriyani 👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️ hats off

[@deepakprashanth3058]

You know you love Indian food when you have more spices than my grandma

[@anurag123B]

That was the best Biryani cooking. Well done.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you!

[@akhil8435]

Love his t shirt about india