I fell in LOVE with INDIAN FOOD | CHEF KEITH SARASIN's story from western chef to meeting his mentor

I dipped a charred piece of bread into a rich gravy that soaked each crumb like a sponge. I raised it to my mouth and closed my eyes, and that is where my journey began.
I am a western chef. I grew up in a small city in New Hampshire in the United States where one wasn’t exposed to Indian food. Growing up in kitchens, I learned how to cook from many amazing western chefs. Each chef would impart the knowledge passed down to them by their mentors. It wasn’t until much later in life that I would try my first bite of Indian food. From the moment my mouth tasted the tangy and spicy gravy of chicken vindaloo, I became transformed. I wanted to know why the west didn’t embrace Indian food the way many other parts of the world did.
I cannot think of a cuisine that represents its country better than Indian food. It’s a passionate dance of fire, ever-changing and evolving with each bite. From spicy and sweet to sour and salty, Indian food, much like the country, is bold and full of life - its intensity amplifying as its unapologetic flavors barrage your sensations. To master the cuisine would take lifetimes but to fall in love with it, takes only one bite.
Since I began my journey with Indian food years ago, I knew that this cuisine was different. To define Indian food is like trying to define life, it changes based on the journey. From the rich curries of the north to the dosa, idli, and spices of the south, Indian food cannot be defined, it can only be experienced.
It all began in a small grocery store in the U.S. A friend of mine needed to buy some spices, so he dragged me along. The store was located in a small strip mall in my town, surrounded by independent restaurants serving various cuisines.
I walked into the dukaan (shop) on a cold fall day. The door opened and a wave of scents hit my nose. Spices lingered in the cool autumn air as I closed the door to a new world that awaited me. The smell of incense and toasted jeera (cumin) was intoxicating and a smile crept over my face as I walked down the aisles.
At the back of the store stood a short lady dressed in a kitchen apron chopping sabji (vegetables). My friend approached her and conversed in Hindi, as I gazed around in wonderment at the number of items in her store. From snacks like chivda to sweets like kaju pista rolls and gulab jamun, a world of possibilities was opening up to me.
The short lady in the apron must have seen me in this trance-like state because she smiled and said, “want to try something?” Not wanting to be disrespectful, I agreed. She went to the back of the kitchen, put some sabji in a small container, and handed me a plastic spoon.
“What is your name?” The short apron-clad woman said.
“My name is Keith.” I said.
“I am Indira, welcome.” She said.
This began a friendship that would change my life and help me discover my passion for Indian food and culture. Over the coming years, Indira would share her journey with me as we cooked together and became friends.
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Chef Keith’s exciting take on Indian cuisine uses his passion for the spices and flavors of the Indian subcontinent with fresh, seasonal ingredients from New England farms to create a dining experience like no other.
Years ago, he dipped a charred piece of bread into a rich gravy that soaked each crumb like a sponge. He raised it to his mouth and closed his eyes, and that is where his journey began.
Chef Keith is a three-time author, restauranteur, and public speaker who grew up in a small city in New Hampshire in the United States. Growing up in kitchens, he learned how to cook from many amazing western chefs. Each chef would impart the knowledge passed down to them by their mentors. It wasn’t until much later in life that he would try his first bite of Indian food. He began learning under an Indian home cook and went on to study with food archeologists and historians from across India.
Keith is the co-host of the More Than Masala Podcast as well as the chef-owner of Aatma Restaurant & The Farmers Dinner. He is also the author of 4 best-selling cookbooks.
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[@kurushdalal]

What a lovely story Keith, loved the epiphanic beginning of your journey! Thank you for your kind mention :)

[@chefKeithSarasin]

It makes just an honor to learn from you Kurush! Thank you for all your guidance and instruction. Look forward to many more years!

[@AS-jo8qh]

Omg one if the top food personalities of India here!

[@mixfy926]

@@chefKeithSarasin Plz do watch the movie THE MISTRESS OF SPICES... its a beautiful movie by Aishwariya Rai Bachchan

[@Rr77184]

Indian..subscribed...u r so genuine

[@chefKeithSarasin]

@@Rr77184 Thank you so much! You are amazing.

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Yes bro! Thank you for making this video you are amazing

[@chefKeithSarasin]

You are!!! You always inspire me my friend. I mean that!

[@junaid42465]

@David, I think all the Indian fans are thankful to you for introducing us to such a wonderful person as Kieth. Kieth, in the first video with David, you gave us a hint on your passion for Indian cuisine. Thereafter, I say you other videos which confirmed the same. But, today after seeing this video. Man!!! You are much deeper than it appears. Love your story and the way brought it out to us, it literally touched our Aatma. Thank you. Please, continue to dive deep and describe our culture to the world. You are going to the greatest western chef of Indian Cuisine. Mark my word.

[@rashmi2537]

David I love ur shows. They are simply marvellous!!😍

[@shadesshadows10]

David too is a Aatma of Indian food

[@rashmi2537]

@@shadesshadows10I agree. The way David describes the Indian food and eats it, I feel so divinely tempted to eat all those items again. I mostly see his videos while having my meals, bcos my mouth waters so much that I can eat my meal better....😂

[@harshitabhuyan8892]

This wasn't a video, it was a poem, a love letter to Indian cuisine.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

It kinda was

[@pratibhadoshi8783]

So so apt

[@locutusofdork8767]

I'm 48 years old born as a vegetarian in the USA and raised a Hindu. Your video feels like home,I felt my whole life.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Oh wow. I’m so glad. Thank you for watching.

[@praveencad1]

😂😂😂 vegetarian it's an hindu, it's myths..! In hindu itself in India, only 3% people only veg, rest Non veg. 😂

[@rohitbhushan8855]

​@@praveencad1 You've got the data wrong. It's around 30%.

[@rajanathanc5468]

​@praveencad1 nope, you are wrong 30%+

[@Thedk2110]

​@@praveencad1 Wrong brother get your fact check its 34%

[@shashikarkhanis9801]

This was probably one of the best things I heard from a non Indian in a long time.. Understanding Indian culture is a Massive thing (which most Indians still out) for a foreigner. This speech came from your own AATMA.. I would love to see you cook Indian food in the future.. All the best and trust me this will take you places in future. Love from an Indian ❤️👍🏼

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this comment. It really is a challenge but it’s my passion. Can’t wait to show you more!

[@MohammadUmairAnsari]

Indian cuisine is not just a world, it's a universe in its own. You can keep on traversing for years and still not discover the entire spectrum of it.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Soooo true

[@deepdass4606]

I am at loss of words for your respect towards the lady and her culture, our culture and it's food. Thanks for such a nice gesture by naming your business "Aatma"

[@chefKeithSarasin]

I have this fire and passion for it that means so much.

[@N0Xa880iUL]

Mind-blowing name for a food business. My sister would agree.

[@ad2050]

I'm absolutely in love with Indian food as well. It's just perfect + there's so much you can explore. The northern, southern & different regional foods are so unique. The spice & the ingredients are just fantastic. The depth of flavour is just unimaginable & incredible.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Absolutely. Thanks for watching

[@frankdsouza2425]

AD, Have you considered the effectiveness of UNDERstatement? Try it sometime 😂

[@AshishSingh-mn5fq]

You indeed have a good Aatma and I can tell you are a good Chef. Love from India.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you so much my friend

[@vilakshandubey08]

You are a beautiful soul (aatma) brother... Only a beautiful aatma could understand all these things and could narrate it so beaitifully... Lots of love to you❤

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Wow, thank you

[@SK-wg9sw]

Indian food did not evolve like Western food in last 200 years! Indian food took thousands of years to evolve and its the passion of many people. Do you know the most important ingredient of Indian food is? - LOVE. You should love to cook, love to feed family, friends and others is very important and I had seen that in you in last 10 minutes.... You have that Love in you now, you can win the hearts of many Indian and American food lovers with your knowledge & cooking skills.

[@vicky8919]

How do you know western food evolved only 200 yrs ago?

[@namednpc]

​@@vicky8919or maybe 400 years ago that's it that too Europe, no one uses spices as we do even now.

[@vicky8919]

@@namednpc you have no idea what you are talking about.

[@CreativeReaper90s]

​@@namednpcSouth Asian countries uses spices my boy... Vietnam, Philippines, china, pak, Myanmar, bhutaan nepal, Bangladesh sri Lanka (daal chini sri lanka ka world class hai Bhai we come second just fyi n this is coming From a mallu we cultivate most of our own spice yet should give respect where it's due ) to name a few😂😂😂

[@namednpc]

@@CreativeReaper90s eastern cultures and subcontinent people always improved their cooking through spices, no doubt about it, the op was speaking about western food.

[@Instant_family]

What a beautiful story I’m so happy you have a channel! Can’t wait to see more videos on Indian cuisine !

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you so much for being a part of our growing channel :)

[@Designingtech]

Wow you're so beautiful

[@ec1014]

Keith appreciate your humility and your love for Indian food. You treat Indira ji like a revered guru which she is for your culinary expertise. Hats off to that. BTW, most accomplished Indian housewives would be great cooks in their tradition. Ask Indira ji if she can show you how to cook Undhiyu. This is a Gujarati dish and is cooked in the winters in Gujarat.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Yes!! She would make that dish often during winter and I learned it

[@Deybungshu]

Now that's what I call a podcast style production... This is beyond food... It's an amalgamation of two truly diverse cultures, it's a great and a very fascinating story of how people connect over so humble of an offering of nature called "Food".

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Yesss!!!

[@hereforyourhappiness7460]

The way you narrated your story is impeccable - I put my mobile aside and was just hearing your story on my ear bud with that amazing voice tone. Must do a collab with David in India, do explore Kerala, Mumbai, Delhi, Jammu as this place are heaven for NoN veg lovers

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you so much for these kind words and for watching/listening :)

[@7770manishpatel]

So much heart in your talk, and in the Indian way of life they say, when you make food with Love, it carries a flavor like no other. I feel the big heart in you. God bless.

[@sumeetbaviskar7736]

You really made me cry... living in US without my Mom’s India home cooked food is very tough... miss my mother🥺 Very fortunate to be Indian😍😍!

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Sorry to hear that. She sounds like a wonderful lady :)

[@sumeetbaviskar7736]

@@chefKeithSarasin she is very wonderful lady and amazing cook!😍

[@ojosef4608]

Congrats and wishing success in your passion to impart your knowledge and curiosity in Indian culinary cooking and spices. I enjoy Indian food although I am not Indian.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thanks so much. Don’t worry, I’m not either :)

[@SureshS-tl8xs]

The main ingredient in the indian food is mother’s love.❤❤❤

[@papiaarora1324]

Absolutely amazing!!! Cooking from your soul or"atma" is so true. Tears in my eyes.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you :)

[@xoxo_1990]

Indian civilization encompasses food,dances,music, musical instruments, languages, dialects,dresses, house construction, temple construction and many more. Civilization is merged with nature . The more you know about indian civilization the more you will love and worship nature. Your video is one of the best video . Hopefully you achieve everything in harmony with nature. Namaste

[@anthonydsouza7174]

Thanks 🙏 KEITH ❤I AM FROM INDIA AND AM 75,I AN A CHEMIST AND ALSO THE FAMILY COOK,YES INDIAN FOOD VEG OR NON VEG IS AMAZING.YOU MADE ME HAPPY ❤❤❤❤THIS CHRISTMAS I COOKED AND HAD MY PASTORS OVER WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS OVER.FUNNY I DID NOT EAT AS I WAS SO TIRED COOKING FOR A WEEK,IT IS HEARTENING TO SEE PEOPLE ENJOYING MY FOOD.

[@oscartrillionaire247]

Man, you have such a soothing voice and amazing story telling capability. Without any video footage, I was fully immersed into what you were saying. Your pronunciations were spot on. May the soul of your mother rest in peace. God bless you and Indra aunty. India is very huge and it would take a lifetime discovering places and uncovering dishes. Hope you teach us all many more things. Love to hear more from you.

[@Avishwarup]

I will second that.

[@SM_PP]

When you said AATMA you just nailed it Can not be described more accurately in a single word. Love from India, don't know if you ever visited this country but if you get a chance you will find more varieties of food existing in rest of world combined.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you. Plan to visit this year

[@SPmis]

True.....

[@Silent_Shishya]

This is one of the most honest, humble and beautiful life story ive heard.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Wow. Thank you so much

[@himanshurajoria2465]

Your love, and journey with Indian culture, and food is inspiring. I believe that if one has to understand a culture, he/she must have their food first. Food is really the "Aatma" of any culture! I couldn't agree more with you when you said that, "Indian food is so much connected to their cultures, that without understanding their culture, your can't cook Indian food." All the best Keith!

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you for your kind words and for watching!

[@girishsukhyani4516]

This is so warm Keith ! I got to know about you from David's video. I am from India and after watching this I really pray that my first ever meal in US should be only and only at your restaurant 'Aatma'. You have found the best connection to food which is like feeding not only someone's stomach but the human soul ! . More power to you my man ❤️.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

This was so touching. Thank you so much for taking the time to write this. It’s an honor

[@vishwasshashidhar1127]

This is such a heart-warming story Chef Keith. I found you through David and been inspired by your knowledge and articulation on Indian food and culture. Most of all, your eyes speak of humility and an eagerness to understand different cultures which is a rare quality. If you haven't already, please visit our country, we'll welcome you with open arms.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you! I hope to be there this year.

[@shivensaluja8216]

What a journey you have embarked on, Keith ! Your conviction to be all in is absolutely inspiring. Correcting the narrative about Indian food was long due and necessary. Wishing you the best for what’s to come :)

[@chefKeithSarasin]

I appreciate your support on this journey

[@sumangauravsamal6402]

Oh my my!!! Never have I been so intrigued by someone whose understanding of Indian food and culture is so immense. Truly admire the way how you didn’t only learn about spices and Indian dishes, but also got to learn to cook with all your heart. That’s what Indian cooking is all about. It’s people like you who make Indians proud of their how rich and varied their legacy in the culinary history is. Thumbs up 👍 and Godspeed Sir😊😊

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you Sumanji

[@bharatmatakijai9601]

I chanced upon your video and I just loved it!! I'm Indian or Bharatiya and I'm half Parsi (Zoroastrian) and half Hindu Brahmin and I enjoy a delightful mixture of culture, food, language, prayers, beliefs, customs, etc. of both religions and I thank God for that!! Both sides of our family, the Parsi and the Hindu, are intense, extreme foodies and food lovers with a repertoire of dishes, meals, snacks, sweets, munchies, desserts, after-meal mouth freshners....you name it and both my grandmas were excellent cooks and caterers, catering to really large, extended families and even supplying tiffin services. It was so refreshing and meaningful to watch the experience of a non-Indian or a westerner talk about Indian culture and Indian food with so much affection and feeling!! Your experience and passion for Indian food was so moving, I shed tears of happiness!! Thanks for sharing🙏😍

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you my friend. You should check out my video about lonavala and Parsi food!

[@bharatmatakijai9601]

​@@chefKeithSarasinoh lovely, will definitely do that!! We just returned from Lonavala last month after a wonderful break!!

[@bharatmatakijai9601]

​@@chefKeithSarasinI just subscribed to your channel. All good wishes from India

[@cpsingh5970]

I'm an Indian, living in Canada, and this moved me to tears pretty easily. I have seen your entire Indian tour video, and the love, compassion and the respect that you have could easily be seen at every second. You have a very kind soul, sir. Wish you nothing but peace and happiness! 🕊❣

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Ty for your kindness

[@johnbhabal8124]

Hello Keith, best of luck for your new beginning, i got introduced to you from davids videos, you are very genuine soul and passionate chef and may you get all the success ❤❤💯 love from India

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you so much bhai!

[@kryptoniteleo9403]

So proud to know that Indian Cuisine is loved by the people outside the country. Came to know about this video from one of my close friend, made me enjoy the way you shared your experience. This really makes me happy to have Indian Cuisine as my base cuisine, Chef. 🙏

[@PRS777]

KZbin brought me to this video. I listened and felt so much love, kindness and patience in him. Love the story ...

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Wow! Thank you SO much! I really really am thankful for this comment and for you being here!

[@markluma98]

To be honest, Kudos to this guy ! Indian food is not easy to cook for even most Indian folks. Indian cuisine is one of the hardest to master and so under rated ! Some of the dishes even take 12-15 hours to cook on slow flame !

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Absolutely. It’s an incredible cuisine

[@mayaninca5784]

What a start! An Indian angle touched you and the course of your life was changed! The tiny little crack in your voice and that wet eye you tried to wipe off stood as the finest testimony I've heard in years. I'm not crying kind, but that validation did choke me a bit. Me wishing you to succeed would just be the words. With this attitude, Keith you're destined to reach heights.Take care of that grateful soul, It's a rare gift to be born with.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you so much for these heartfelt words

[@muditkatiyar6490]

I wouldn't even describe my lover the way he described our food! lol! cheers man,hope you explore more,there is no end to indian cuisine.

[@roneomatrix]

Ooh God Keith !! .. that was actually from the heart & i was in tears to watch this video till the end 👏👏👏.. Yeah that us what India in its true colors is, U got to experience it to learn it !! God bless U !! 🙏🙏

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you so much for watching.

[@munninaik1600]

thank you Keith for telling wonderful story about Indian - because their is lot of negativity towards or remarks outright insulting but hearing wonderful words from you felt joy there is some people are nice like you

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you my friend for watching!

[@sayalimagar4719]

You've got an Amazing journey...You are a westerner but truely an Indian from your AATMAA..Your inner soul♥️♥️🌷🌷🌷🌷All the best to you👍😊

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Awww this means so much. Thank you!

[@atulbhatt4723]

Loved the way you tell your story it's inspirational, emotional and the love for the Indian food. Hope I could learn something from you that I am unaware about. Thankyou chef

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you so much for watching! :)

[@himeshparmar3465]

Absolutely love this story! My heart just sinks with the way you tell it. So much love for you brother. No matter what, keep going!

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Wow thank you soooo much!! This comment was amazing to read!

[@bhargav38]

Food can inspire love and friendship irrespective of culture, creed , religion !!

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Yes!

[@crombajaa]

Beautiful words! I hope many would realize what you have realized. The food's soul is intertwined with culture, passion, love. Good luck on the next part of this journey!

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you so much!

[@nopenother3915]

Love listening to your story Keith. Can’t wait to hear more

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you so much for listening and watching!!

[@anamitradasgupta2608]

Hearing of your journey, I perceive that you've learned something of even greater importance than mere food-for you've detected and grasped at our civilizational ethos. I'm Indian-today, I've learned something about us from you-something priceless. Thank you chéf. You've honoured us.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Wow thank you. I hope to continue to just bring love and respect

[@shrikesari]

With wet eyes, I thank you for narrating this! Not because I am Indian. But because you have evoked a deep seating spiritual connection between food and love. Felt as if you are narrating about my mother. Mother for me, is god talking through food. You have epitomised this feeling

[@chefKeithSarasin]

This is beautiful cherish you time with your mother. I miss mine everyday

[@Chandan_kumar1992]

My friend for cooking Indian food you have the most important ingredient "soul". I am excited to be part of your journey

[@chefKeithSarasin]

So excited you’re here

[@anithas2357]

Anything made with authenticity, hard work and love will always be a success. Good wishes to you on your new journey as a youtuber. May your channel reach never ending success.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Dhanyvaadji I have a lot to learn haha.

[@dharmaraja41]

Such a heartfelt monologue! Really appreciate your sincere expressions. One and only thing that is truly rare in this world is sincerity.

[@yss1944]

You walked into that store and connected with your aatma. You’re a great storyteller, and what a beautiful, romantic story it is, to find your aatma purpose. 🙏🏾

[@smitasharma6072]

You ‘cooked from your soul’ and after listening to your beautiful story, I subscribed from my soul ……..warm wishes for your onward journey in cooking and growth in your channel ! 😊😊🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Best comment haha. Thank you so much

[@kesha2412]

This is so beautiful. Thank you. The soul is what elevates the taste of food. My cousins and I often complain how our food, or food cooked by Mom or my aunties never seems to taste like Grandma's despite following the same recipe. And that's because the food she cooks for us has her soul in it... And that's what gives it a unique taste.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

You are so welcome

[@indrajitchatterjee234]

Thanks Keith, for opening up the windows of your heart and mind. In the process you have done the same for me and countless of your viewers too. Wish you great success in your quest to make the world a better place for everybody.

[@echochamber8350]

The respect you have for Indira is just amazing. WOW....she must be a rare, special human being.

[@supriyasaxena6554]

ohh God,this was so beautiful!! I travelled with you,in the journey you just narrated. You make me respect my homeland's cuisine even more.Thank you for sharing and being so respectful and passionate towards your craft.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you for your kindness

[@bitingintonewengland8834]

What a beautiful and inspirational story! You are a great storyteller. Wishing you all the success in the world! Looking forward to more videos. 🙏

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you!! Appreciate you

[@XploreFoodFunTravel]

My atma is just crying listening you , so much emotional connection to culture and food. I stay in foreign country and you have to always explain about food, culture but sometimes it’s very difficult to share the feeling or connection

[@joycedias-be1dv]

You are Awesome Keith, the moment I started watching I was sort of being drawn in and literally right there with you in the store, journeying with you, feeling what you felt and crying with you as well. You came across as a very warm, loving and sensitive person. I too love to cook, it sort of makes me feel I can touch people in a way that's so deep, like more than once when I cooked for friends they would get back saying I remembered my mother's cooking, and I feel that's the Ultimate compliment. That's touching the soul. You just touched my soul with this video. Lots of luck and love😊

[@priyamjha5136]

my whole family loved your story it made me respect my cuisine in a very different way Thank you

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you so much. Tell your family I said hi and thank you for watching

[@saeesohani9831]

The way he explained it and the bgm makes it one of the most soulful videos on KZbin ❤️

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Awww I appreciate that

[@umashankari4537]

I have heard so many Americans talk about India. You are one of the few who truly understood the cuisine and culture with humility.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Ty my friend

[@trueessence8632]

Yupp that's the true love that India gets from all over the world and You Mr. Keith are filled with life 👌 ❤️

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you so much!

[@prabalhazarika191]

OMG. That was a beautiful story. Keep up the good work Chef Keith. ❤️

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you so much! So appreciate you!

[@shrikantbedekar8796]

A wonderful short story. Needs to be written down in much detail for readers to enjoy and feel exactly the same feelings.

[@momoftriplets4392]

I love your story, loving food is good and it’s good your mother introduced you to the food industry, it’s kind of cute you know. Sending you love.

[@docdhruv]

Simply wonderful.....ur respect for culture and her is unbelievable....

[@sunny9821]

This is one of the best narration I have seen, right from the heart.. God bless

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thanks. I just sat down and talked.

[@ashakaur819]

Every word u have said has probably touched each and every single pulse of every Indian right now. The love and respect and appreciation in your eyes shows. You have touched every emotion that every Indian has whether they are home or away. Thank you and god bless you! Xx

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you

[@suhaslakkundi9876]

What a beautiful story, chef Keith! Thanks a lot for sharing!

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thanks for watching

[@SeachGateINDIA]

An ode to the flavours and the scent of the spices 👌

[@chex20mex11]

Beautiful soul story Keith!! I am so glad you started this channel! All hearts and best wishes for your this journey!! ❤️❤️ Can’t wait for more such beautiful stories!

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you for being a part of this little community

[@deeyarshree]

I appreciate the passion you have , you correctly said aatma is important in cooking everything. The love for others the desire to make them happy with the food you cook makes you the best chef . God bless

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you so much for watching this and being a part of our community here!

[@prashantsingh8770]

What an amazing story…. Suddenly there was a tear in my eye hearing you putting your heart out…. Soul is most important without soul things will always have something missing….

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Well said!

[@Elysian80]

This is by far one of the most honest story I have heard.... Sending ❤ and welcome #keithsarasin

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you so much for watching, my friend.

[@abhinavanand6826]

What a beautiful story! Kudos to Indra ji and kudos to you ! I have travelled the world love world cuisine but the kind of wholeness I feel when I eat Indian food has not been surpassed till now.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you for your kindness

[@CSEnoob]

Thanks for this amazing narration of your adorable story.... Looking forward for more videos about what you've learnt 👍🏻

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thanks for watching!

[@suroopachetterje626]

So eloquently you put it across.Food connects in the most beautiful way, it has a language

[@manusukul7497]

I subscribed within 10 seconds of playing the video. What a story and what a beautiful Aatma you have. You are a noble soul, Sir.

[@sachinamin21]

Straight from the heart bro!! Aatma!! I don’t even know I… saw u first time here and I bet You must be so successful and if not then it’s just around the corner. Nothing can stop you. You have patients and presentation along with perseverance to make a good Indian food. The point that you were not discouraged by indira no letting you cook speaks volume. May God Bless you in ur endeavour..🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you so much for your kind remarks. Working hard at building a community here

[@sidsid2808]

I’m eternally grateful to have been born into the immensely diverse culture of the Indian subcontinent. I’m also grateful that our culture knows no bounds, clearly. Thank you for the amazing video, Keith. You have made my day. Happy 2022, bhaiya.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

That’s awesome. So happy to read this comment

[@AnuragTatvawit]

words of soul! touching and felt at heart

[@koibatnahi4683]

Such an endearing story, so beautifully narrated. Wish you all the best..

[@hara23scorp]

Wow! An amazing story of transformation of your atma, the selfless self. I can feel the truthfulness in your words and your love for cooking Indian food, which has a soul as per Indian tradition. I know you will be a very successful soulful cook but this video shows your ability to narate things fantastically. Best wishes to you

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you so much for this

[@user-rn9xu7yt8s]

This really is a love letter to indian food..❤

[@chabby108]

Hi Keith. That was a very interesting journey with Indra and Indian Food. Thank you for being so honest. I am a home cook and serve the Less Fortunate people in NYC with simple vegetarian dishes . God Bless.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Can you message me on instagram. I’d love to learn more

[@krishcapricorn]

Lovely, you are an honest and good man with a pure heart. I think if someone cook from his/her heart the food ought to taste delicious. My best wishes to you Mr Keith👍

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you Krishji I appreciate your kindness

[@anuptejasvi1]

Man !! Listening to you was very meditative indeed … I just finished my lunch and was appreciating the dish my wife cooked and your video popped up !! I so echo your feelings !!

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thanks so much for watching

[@newsflash4382]

I never felt so connected to a food story...you are a great story teller

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Wow thank you!

[@jyuths]

I literally wept looking at the interview.I am a proud Indian and Indian food is an emotion .Very grateful

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you so much for watching

[@dee_Dogra]

This is the best video I've seen. Thank you for understanding Indian food and culture.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you for watching!!

[@NylonStrings83]

as an indian i cant imagine my life without species I often travel to the west and around asia no cuisine can match indian food ....indian food is on a very different level ...

[@arpitpatel5814]

Thank you for sharing your experience.🙏🏻🇮🇳🙏🏻

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you for watching!

[@XploreFoodFunTravel]

You have beautiful voice for podcasts . I can hear such stories of Indian culture and love from Non- Indian forever

[@jayateebhattacharya5999]

Just found your channel, Keith. I'm reading it again & again. You made me emotional. Thank you so much.

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Awww. Ty so much for being here and watching

[@oooo-fe9hz]

So beautifully explained. Because when u cook with soul your Prasad/food is always tasty. 🙏

[@sdy2k1]

U r a good story teller. It awesome listening to you 👍

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@jayachandranpr7673]

It's a very touching, wonderful video! Thanks for the positive energy it provides

[@chefKeithSarasin]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@neil1960]

Oh man you hit the soft spot - I remember my mom back in India sitting and cooking with her. Daal and Chawal, some ghee and some pickle - heaven on earth!!

[@chefKeithSarasin]

🙏🏻♥️