Indian Food in London's Southall

GFQ On The Road ep 3.
Global Food Quest takes to the streets of Southall on the hunt for an authentic Indian experience! We visited the West London borough of Southall which has one of the largest Indian populations in the country, starting our day with a breakfast Dosa
saravanabhavan...
Originating from the south of India this delicious thin crispy pancake holds a special place in my heart from time spent in the southern Keralan backwaters. We then took to the streets to see what other streetfood this neighbourhood had to offer.
Encountering the ubiquitous Indian classic, the samosa and one of the most delicious naughtiest sweet treats on the planet, Jalebi! Known by other names such as zulbia, jilapi, mushabak and zalabia this syrup laden, deep fried dessert is everything and more a sugar addict could hope for! What I didn't realise was that it's roots spread back further than the Indian subcontinent to Persia!
Southall currently has a majority Punjabi community, but there are all manor of Indian cultures along with some Pakistani's living side by side.
Global Food Quest. Epicurean, epic and episodic; Global Food Quest is a gastronomic adventure show hosted by Jamie Kristian. Loosen your belt and get set for a non stop glut-a-thon as Jay busts his gut pursuing the most fascinating people, places, stories and food our planet has to offer.
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[@Vishal-]

The original Kashmiri tea is called as ‘Kahwa’, it can only be found in Indian part of Kashmir. You can’t find it in chinese occupied part of Kashmir gifted by Pakistan neither Pakistan part where no one speaks Kashmiri.

[@Civil_inside]

Right

[@kapilbhati4515]

They settling panjabi in Gilgit baltistan also where land blongs to Buddhist ladhakhi roots people

[@ahassan2962]

Lol Kahwa is an Arabic world and you are quickto associate to India. This particular tea is available throughout Pakistan so chill out

[@Vishal-]

A Hassan y0u guys are so brainwashed, Kashmiri Kahwa or Kehwa is flavored with cardamom and infused with cloves, cinnamon, and saffron local mainland field Kashmiri ingredients only found in our Kashmir. prepared in a brass kettle known as samovar. Nothing to do with ARABIA . Kashmiri has nothing to do with Arabia or Arabic

[@ahassan2962]

@@Vishal- yes the Kashmir which is coming to a year under lockdown..talk about brain wash and please keep watching Godi media news. Report today India kicked out of Iran as supper power Bharat kept delaying the funds for rail project and China took over. Talk about isolation of Pakistan and another master stroke by ISI One more thing 27th Feb tea was Fantastic!!! and like it or not Kashmir chai is available in PAKISTAN

[@prathameshsalunke7902]

Indian food is indeed one the most versatile cuisine I'm happy you Loved it , love from india ❤️

[@globalfoodquest4160]

LOVED it! That's Pratham! :) Back acha from Berlin! 🙏👊X

[@aislingcohn3148]

Loved this episode- made me really hungry for a good dosa!

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Thanks loads mate! Yeah..us too! 😅 A little long on the dosa maybs got a touch carried away, you tried kashmiri tea before? I hadn't! Tis a thing! 💯

[@johneli495]

My favorite Indian dessert is Rasmala. Do you like it? It's the one with a sweet milky sauce with a kind of fresh cheese dumpling

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Do you know what I have had this! But only one many many years ago from an Indian sweet shop I used to go to in Watford. I'd forgotten all about it. What a dessert! Thanks loads for this comment, it's a super interesting dish! Definatly one we need to feature at some point! Thanks again! Hopefully see you on our next episodes! ✊👊

[@saurabhmalap9387]

Hey john it is called as rasmalai

[@Middle_fingerr]

Me to bruh me too!

[@venkadanathan1855]

Lots of love from Tamil Nadu, south india. I'm big dosa and idli fan, that's my daily breakfast here in my home.

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Ah amazing great to hear from you and greetings from Berlin!! Yeah it was such a pleasure to learn a bit from the Southall locals and frankly just get tucking in! :)) Do you have a favorite Indian sweet or dessert?

[@doge3436]

@@globalfoodquest4160 yep. The dessert is "mysore pak" do try it

[@rj4005]

Best indian desserts 1- Besan ke laddu 2- Gajar ka halwa 3- kheer

[@sugumaranjayaram3184]

@@globalfoodquest4160 venkada Nathan is from Southern part of India which is Tamil Nadu - India .... he is not from Southall (London)

[@globalfoodquest4160]

@@sugumaranjayaram3184 Hey there! thanks loads for the comment! which person do you mean though, I'm a little confused. cheers :)

[@KILLAPANDAgaming]

Kashmir is an integral part of India 💪🏻

[@rational0]

Yes it is. But only on paper, as pakistan still has 1/3rd of it after it attacked and occupied huge parts of it in 1948. India needs to take back all of kashmir (includes gilgit baltistan) . We also need to support freedom movements of disputed lands of balochistan and sindh.

[@GOP0000]

@Santosh E dude we don't need POK, Our part is actually better...Also, Pakistan did no investment in POK in last 70 years...on the opposite, they have changed the demography by sending punjabi muslims to POK... total messy .... we are heavily investing in our Kashmir under current government... if we take PoK we have to do all those investment again in that part..... so no point on taking that back....

[@suhasurubail3846]

Ha ha

[@globalcitizen7811]

Pakistanis have no education history of Kashmir

[@happysapien593]

Yes

[@sabarirajvlogs4726]

Chennai's Saravana bhavan has branch even in Mars.

[@gillianbond4847]

Loving these videos Jamie, your enthusiasm is infectious xx

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Thanks a bunch Gillian! Great to freaking hear! Yeah look can't help myself but be enthusiastic sometimes! Especially when the streets are ligned with Jalebi :)) haha xo

[@rahulgm1685]

Dosa Or Doasi is a regular breakfast in Tamilnadu 😅 Dosai with sambar and coconut chutney is straight heaven 🤤😍

[@rutvikgediya4474]

Indian food is really amazing.i love indian food.lots of love to you from india.♥️♥️

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Sending great vibes back over to ya ✊ thanks loads for the support 🙏

[@Surya-rk6lj]

Masal dosa is my all time favourite.im from tamilnadu, India

[@globalfoodquest4160]

And THIS is where we intend to go some day 👌

[@dessertstalkshow]

Gulab jamuns and rasmalai 😍😍😍😍😍😍 do give them a try 😍

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Super appreciate this! thanks for the heads up!! will definitely be trying rasmalai! as for Gulab Jamun...one of my faves ! :))

[@pviveknair]

Kashmiri Tea is pink in color not because of a special tea leaves but due to the process it is prepared. It is slowly cooked while it is allowed to drop down to a seperate vessel literally drop by drop. This allows lot of air contact which oxidizes the tea turning it pink. Any tea can be oxidised into pink color but as the process is unique to the taste of Kashmir it is not observed anywhere else. Similar to how tea is consumed with lemon extract in Russia and other places.

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Great comment! cheers for this input Vivek, yeah i actually read up on the process after meeting him to find out what the deal was and read that its a reaction that takes place when bicarb of soda is added

[@ProgrammerCpp1999]

I like British people they are very humble and kind. The majority of British people are very nice and soft spoken. Don't know why some Indians compare them with there forefathers and think they are rude and racist

[@richasharma3494]

That dosa looks soooooo gooood (◍•ᴗ•◍)❤ Hi from Delhi, India! 🇮🇳

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Hey there Richa! great to hear from you! hi back from Berlin

[@Pillowlips77]

My favourite indian sweets: 1. Ras malai 2. Gajar ka halwa 3. Gulab jamun 4. Kaju ki barfi 5. Gujiya 6. Rasgulla 7. Kulfi

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Listed as well! Nice one curly locks much appreciated your feedback! Trying to establish an ultimate list for future eps and a visit to 🇮🇳 👍👌✊

[@The-Celestial]

@@globalfoodquest4160 we'll be waiting here for ya mate ;)

[@kingslayer4125]

You've got some serious sweet tooth issue 😂

[@globalfoodquest4160]

@@kingslayer4125 who me? haha if so..Im inclined to admit it

[@kingslayer4125]

@@globalfoodquest4160 not you bro 😅

[@prasenjita.s.sawant7332]

Loved this video...subscribed for making my India so proud For me. Cheers from Mumbai, India 🙏

[@globalfoodquest4160]

What a lovely comment! Thanks a bunch sir and super glad you've subscribed, we got a lot more content coming your way and a trip to India next year hopefully 🔥

[@prasenjita.s.sawant7332]

@@globalfoodquest4160 yes thank you so much....welcome to India next year until then enjoying your upcoming videos🙏

[@suryatejhas1454]

The best masala dosa u will get is in the southern india, the city called mysore were the masala dosa was born 🤤

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Ha! Noted good sir! And thanks for the comment! Have you got a favourite style of dosa? I do love em hey! So good

[@suryatejhas1454]

@@globalfoodquest4160 yes I have and it's called pizza dosa

[@globalfoodquest4160]

@@suryatejhas1454 pizza dosa?! That sounds like one for GFQ ✊🔥🍕🥳

[@suryatejhas1454]

@@globalfoodquest4160 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZeWeqCZhpx5Ztk u can find it in this, bro when u come to Bangalore I will be your guide to show places

[@kadiepordige2556]

That looks delicious. I'm surely gonna try it.I have been fond with Indian foods since childhood and I believe its one of the best cuisine.I live in London and I go to Indian restaurants along with my dad nearly every Sundays.I have tried butter chicken,chicken tikka masala,momos,curry,dahl and my fav biriyani.These are one of those my hand picked choices

[@stuartgriffin5778]

YES! Loved it J, keep up the amazing work!! 👌🥰🙌

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Mate thanks loads Stu! Actually spoke to Nick Ashton this morning, he gave a similar note to the one you gave me. In fact the same note! Expect some cranked up unfiltered Jay vibes here and there going forwards.

[@joinkumaresh]

Well done mate, love the way you present your episodes and kudos to 'editing' team !! Btw lived in UK (Crawley-Three Bridges/Farnborough/Cambridge) for 8 yrs. Great people Great culture Great country. Now, happily back in Bangalore. Good lucl.

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Super appreciate this comment man thanks loads! Claus nails all the editing! And we got our boy Reggie on sound and thats the team baby. Hope Bangalore is treating you well! Can't wait to visit India again! Also nice spots in the UK you lived! Glad you had a great time 🙏🤘

[@gauravpatel877]

I use to live in southall.....remind me everything when I watched this video... Thank you So much GFQ... you shoud try mirch masala n watan n many more...Love it

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Ah man that's awesome! Glad it bought back some memories for you! We had an awesome day there! Some great vids coming back, jump on board for the journey! Cheers! 🍻 Jay

[@steveparadox1]

Nice video. You should have tried their Paneer Tikka, omg it's on another level!

[@avishekdatta7908]

Thank You for portray of Indian Food in You Tube .

[@globalfoodquest4160]

My pleasure! Thank you for your Indian food! 👊✊

[@DrBrunoRecipes]

Sending you all much love- Indian in Scotland..Aap sabka swagat hain. All welcome to see what we cook. Have a lovely day ♥️😍😍

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Cheers for the comment Dr Bruno! Right back acha! 👊👍👌🔥

[@deeandy837]

Wow. I just love Indian food.Thankyou for the vlog.Cheerz mate!

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Thanks for the comment! total pleasure! Jump on board for the full adventure, we've got heaps of stuff coming up and a GFQ trip to India in the early days of planning

[@abhaykumarghan1196]

India's diversity is also in its food It is believed that each 200 km there is a change in food pattern

[@globalfoodquest4160]

this is why we cannot wait for our Indian road trip!! boom!

[@waynecohn6669]

Great Job matey, keep up the good work!!

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Thanks brother!! Mate coming soon, brewery ep. Been a pain to edit, the Beermoth were calling it. Gooood beer. Mmm beer. Yes beer! Thanks for all the support mate 🙏

[@waynecohn6669]

Global Food Quest with pleasure my brother

[@Ganesh_nyk]

Look at those views. Loved it

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Thanks a bunch sir! yeah nice to get a vid pumped so early on! Glad most people enjoyed it. all the best! loads more to come if you liked this one! jump on board for the ride

[@sripatimishra6716]

All great food channels must cross paths through india.

[@globalfoodquest4160]

💯 cannot wait for our visit!! What's your favorite state for food?

[@sripatimishra6716]

@@globalfoodquest4160 Punjab and Delhi. India awaits you. Can't wait for your food videos. The mecca of flavors. I bet you cannot move on from Indian food so easily.

[@sripatimishra6716]

Also kolkata

[@Sandeepparab1]

wht a grt episode.....loved to watch Southall tour after a long tym.... remembering memories back in 2008......good food....grt atmosphere.......

[@globalfoodquest4160]

So pleased you enjoyed the episode! It's a great part of London, holds a fond place in my heart from memoires as a kid, my mum shopping for material and my first taste of indian mangos 🥭 😍 hope you enjoy our other episodes too! :) 👊✊

[@joebloggs4191]

That first place in the video Saravana bhavan used to be the pub The Glassy Junction which used

[@globalfoodquest4160]

ah ok nice. good boozer?

[@vidyadharkumthekar2911]

Hi, thanks for bringing back my memories. It's the same table and the last one near the wall where I usually used sit and enjoyed dosa WADA idali at sarvana southall.

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Ha! did you really?! awesome! My pleasure! we loved our afternoon there!

[@sparkling231]

Awesome & so, so interesting Jamie. Very energetic & exciting. xx

[@jamesmiller1501]

hello beautiful

[@rational0]

actually Jalebi originated from sindh and Multan baloch and gandarv region, that is why the term "afghan jalebi" . The persian invaded that area and took the food back with them , and adopted it . (It is difficult to say what originated exactly where a thousand years ago. The word is from multan, north to sindh, bordering Persia.

[@globalfoodquest4160]

THIS is the knowledge we need! Yes indeed it is hey, ok thanks for this heads up great to know! Are you generally good on food history of india? Stay in touch if so 🇮🇳👌

[@raghukg4]

Nice vlog. Please try Bengali sweets too if you haven't yet.

[@Rocking.sa2805]

Watching this in India that too in lockdown. God this made me hungry

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Hahaha. Good to hear we're doing our job right! How's everything over there?

[@Rocking.sa2805]

@@globalfoodquest4160 situation isnt good currently. High no of cases coming up everyday

[@harshvardhanranvirsingh9473]

The background music is so soothing and melodious! Love from India

[@vishnu4486]

Dude ur body language reminds me Jack Sparrow...

[@globalfoodquest4160]

😅👌 never heard that before but thankyou kind sir. Captain Jack at your service 🙏👊✊

[@rajat.k.sharma8165]

Dosa is National Favourite. Specially in North Indian weddings, where local guy makes Dosa, but still tastes good. In South it tastes heaven 😍 But as a travel from North India, my favourite food is of Kerala.. Very very Underrated food, specially their Malabari Biryani which beats Hyderabadi biryani any day.

[@globalfoodquest4160]

ooo thank you for this comment sir! Malabari biryani noted!!

[@rajat.k.sharma8165]

@@globalfoodquest4160 Thanks for paying attention. Lot of support for you. 🙏🙏

[@globalfoodquest4160]

@@rajat.k.sharma8165 super appreciate it! thanks a lot! :)

[@NishShow]

Love the way you describe all things.. Keep it up👍

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Cheers brother! Really appreciate the support and your comment!! Will do man! 💪✊🔥

[@harryjones7919]

Yes mate love it. Want some of those curly wurly fried sweets

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Maate have you had em?? They're SO freaking good! Just dripping with syrupy nectar! I freaking love em, used to walk to an Indian sweet shop hung over after ...late... Nights in Watford and buy a back full. Tres wallop goodness

[@junkified_007]

I just loved the way how u described foodie things

[@Civil_inside]

Try more Indian food please . . .love from India🇮🇳

[@globalfoodquest4160]

great to hear from ya Love to sing! you know what..we've got some pretty cool stuff we're about to shoot for you all :) sending best VibeZ back to ya! :)

[@lisar7533]

Most of the Indian food in UK and other countries is mostly North Indian like Tandoori, tikkas, Naans, Tikka masala, butter chicken etc. Dosa is south Indian though, I love love love it. Usually have plain dosa. One of those rare foods we can have for breakfast, brunch, lunch, evening snack or dinner.

[@globalfoodquest4160]

It totally is one of those foods hey! I just love them too! do you have a fave dessert?

[@lisar7533]

@@globalfoodquest4160 oh yes, gulab jamuns, Kaju Katli (tastes like marzipan but nuttier as it's made from cashew nuts), fresh warm jalebis on their own or paired with a dollop of cold rabri (milk reduced till it's thickened up). There's a place in Southall not far from Saravana Bhavan where they serve fresh jalebis. If you don't like really 'sweet' sweets you can try rice kheer (similar to rice pudding) or firni (a delicate ground rice pudding). I could go on but will stop here.

[@globalfoodquest4160]

@@lisar7533 dont stop! dont stop! :)) haha yess soo good I love Gulab Jamun! had no idea it was made from Cashews! cashew flour? google is my friend! cheers for the input! awesome!

[@lisar7533]

@@globalfoodquest4160 gulab jamuns are made from milk powder and flour. It is Kaju Katli (a diamond shaped sweet) which is made from ground cashew nuts. Very similar to marzipan.

[@globalfoodquest4160]

@@lisar7533 ahh ok makes more sense now. Got ya!!!

[@rohan64bit]

This channel is gonna explode

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Yeaow! 🔥 That's what we like to hear! Cheers for the positive vibes 🙏✊👊

[@harshitmittal7962]

Let's explore more Indian food by this guy 🔥🔥🔥

[@globalfoodquest4160]

💯 my man! It's ON! Cheers for the comment mate

[@harshitmittal7962]

@@globalfoodquest4160 Always my pleasure hope i'll see more videos by you on Indian food Keep exploring and you have atleast one loving subscriber who is waiting :)

[@plol]

More authentic and delicious than anything you'll get in Brick Lane or Central London

[@vivekshisode]

Hope you enjoyed your DOSA. really mouth-watering..!!

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Ah thanks for the comment on the video! Absolutely LOVED IT

[@catherine1428]

Loved this blog... Food looked amazing.. I so wish I was more adventurous when it came to eating out..

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Thanks for the message great to hear from ya! Yeah stay adventurous and curious, it's what we humans are best at :)) hope you come along for more KZbin adventures with me 💪👊

[@ga.vijaymuruganvijay9683]

I love my india

[@globalfoodquest4160]

🇮🇳🙏👊

[@DrBrunoRecipes]

Best food in the world :) Greetings from Scotland!

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Mate yes true isnt it! Just SO good! Hey from Berlin! Happy New year to you and yours

[@arunmehrotra6520]

Indian Food is No.1👌👌

[@angelayanguwu1883]

My favorite Indian sweet is Kheer.

[@globalfoodquest4160]

I just looked trhis up and realised I'd eaten it many times and LOVE it too! :) thanks so much for leaving the comment. this would be a goodone to do a recipe on I recon. I used to make something similar to the recipes I just read online for it but using tapioca instead. I think this would raise it to the next level using rice! thanks again for the comment! :)

[@rajbanwait325]

Sikh's fought under First Viscount Slim during WW2 in Asia. Sikh also deployed in Europe under various leader.

[@globalfoodquest4160]

💯. Warriors 🙏

[@zanyzara8788]

Great review of my home town. Regards from ZanyZara channel

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Glad to hear you liked it friend! Thanks for watching! Always loved going to Southall as a youngun with my mum

[@zanyzara8788]

@@globalfoodquest4160 we love it always here :)

[@86peaches]

Wonderful video

[@globalfoodquest4160]

86 peaches what a lovely comment thanks loads! Jump on board and join us for the full journey! New videos every Tuesday ✊👊

[@TTLTP]

If you haven't been to India, get there !!!

[@globalfoodquest4160]

I was fortunate enough to go for a few months back in 2009 but a big trip is on the cards for GFQ ;) next year we recks 👌

[@abdurozikkafan4835]

love from india

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Right back acha! Thanks for the comment my friend

[@TamilSelvan-xf6ut]

4:34 its exactly how you are supposed to eat them. enjoy

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Hell ya! Great to hear :)) cheers sir! 🙏✊

[@indianfoodineurope6339]

Loved the video mate:)

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Thanks loads !! Much appreciated! :) 🙏✊

[@sushantambre]

Very nice mate....i think you should try Vada Pav (mumbai fav food) and try Sweet desert Gulab jamun if you haven't tried already Good luck from Mumbai, India

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Amazing thanks the advice. Vada Pav! Im in! cannot wait for an actual GFQ trip to India! Gulab Jamun!!! One of my all time faves! Cheers sir!

[@sushantambre]

@@globalfoodquest4160you could find in England...in Shree Krishna vada pav at 121 high street, hunslow TW3 1QL Google it mate.... they serve authentic vada pav and origin is in Mumbai....very famous though

[@globalfoodquest4160]

@@sushantambre wicked thanks for this mate 👌

[@D_SEO]

One most famous dish butter Chicken you should try... Nice video love form India..

[@globalfoodquest4160]

thanks for this! Butter chicken, literally one of my favourite dishes in the world. Ive only ever eaten it in Indian restaurants in the UK though. Do you have a fave dessert?

[@itsaman96]

I must subscribe because of facts you give

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Do it my friend! Do it! I promise to bring you my best content every Tuesday baby ✊👊🔥🍻

[@chefbbq960]

If there are any vacancy for Indian and tandoori cuisine please let me know because I have lot's of interesting in uk....

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Thanks chef! Shall do sir! 🔥 Where are yoI based?

[@tt-kv9ul]

Mexican chilli with lemon sweet corn I legit have that all the time when I get corn

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Yes mate!! Niiice! This corn was awesome! Reminded me of the stuff I've eaten in Oaxaca actually. 👌👍🔥 Cheers for the comment! Hope you enjoy the GFQ ride :)

[@tt-kv9ul]

Thanks mate 😄

[@sradharamvlogs7862]

I love Indian foods..!

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Oh mate! One of the world's great cuisines

[@adityapatnaik6079]

very good ! plz make more videos

[@globalfoodquest4160]

💯! Like and subscribe is all we ask and more we can then make ✊✊👊🙏

[@sameerabdullah6519]

this video kind of looks like a foreign guy in the streets of Delhi or Mumbai rather than London

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Southall 🇮🇳🙏✊ London's got loads of great neighborhoods that can take you to another world! Can't wait to visit India again, hopefully this time next year

[@sameerabdullah6519]

@@globalfoodquest4160 i would love to watch you eating in the streets of India

[@globalfoodquest4160]

@@sameerabdullah6519 🙏✊✊💥💥💥

[@GTMarmot]

The best Indian restaurants in Southall as of right now are: Roxy (formerly Sagoo, but the same restaurant - absolutely awesome but on the pricey side), Rita's (newish, and, er... rumours abound about this restaurant's main purpose and my lips are sealed, but it's a great restaurant anyway so definitely try it), Brilliant (newish, not bad, Gordon Ramsay's favourite although he hasn't visited the aforementioned or his opinion would differ) and Kulcha Express (new, upstart, give them a chance for snacks and they won't disappoint). All of the above are Punjabi restaurants, so you'll get your protein, no dosas or anything like that. Omi's Chaat House plus anything on Broadway will be good for snacks like samosas, but if (like me) you like stuffing your face properly now and then, try the big 4 I mentioned.

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Love it thanks mate! Best place for sweets?

[@GTMarmot]

@@globalfoodquest4160 Sorry, I wouldn't recommend any. The ingredients for the "royal" type Indian foods (e.g. meat dishes and sweets) are expensive. Those restaurants I mentioned don't cut corners on things like pureed boiled peeled almonds, or ground cashew milk. A sweet shop, if it does things the old way, has to throw out lots of unused fresh milk every day (expensive). It has to use saffron (expensive). It has to use energy to slowly evaporate the milk (expensive). It has to dry roast spices (expensive). So, to cut corners they use oil (completely wrong ingredient), flour (completely wrong ingredient), condensed or (worse) powdered milk, powdered spices, etc. They don't start their business doing that. They start off the correct way, then build a rep and cut corners later. It's pretty easy to make Indian barfi the old way - you should try it. This will give you the reference point for whether a shop is selling the real thing.

[@asmik3738]

Nice that u fig deep into the history 🤘 n I hope the south hall food taste like it actually does in India , coz overseas things change as per choice , specially like spice level . My mouth is watering in this lockdown times , as usually we get this food at a fastfood stall , n only I guess our mom's knew the old recipes like of jalebi or how to make a samosa . I wanna eat some now

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Hey mate! Super appreciate your comment! Yeah Southall really is a majority Indian community, serving food for the locals, so I'd say it will be pretty on point authentic, I mean I spent three months in India but a long time ago now and I'd say this rates with some of the food I ate there, although as the chap who is serving the Kashmiri tea says traditionaly it's not served with sugar just salt, but people in Southall arnt used to that taste, so perhaps even the locals have adopted a more 'western Indian palate' I don't know this to be true, but it would make sense and is highly possible! Only one way to find out... Time for a trip back to India! ✊🇮🇳

[@asmik3738]

@@globalfoodquest4160 true when the Kashmiri guy said it's got sugar n salt , I was like , normally it's got salt only , as first time I was served it by locals as only salt , n beleive u me since I don't have that taste palet , I just couldn't drink it wihtout sugar , so yup ppl adapt . But I m happy u got to try the pink tea 😇 as I don't think in any of the traveller videos I have seen anyone from western world trying kashmiri tea or even travelling to kashmir , it's the beauty of India n the crown . I hope more ppl travel there but coz of disputes over there it's less likely for ppl willing to explore that region . I m blessed to have seen it for few years while things were better than now .

[@globalfoodquest4160]

@@asmik3738 Really enjoyed reading this mate! thanks for the comment. we intend on travelling to Kashmir one day! :)) cant wait to go back to india! and indeed try kashmiri tea just with salt ! ha

[@LaxmanSingh-bb2ye]

🇮🇳I love my india & Indian 🙏👍

[@globalfoodquest4160]

💯 ✊🇮🇳👊

[@epicgummybearx3561]

Fave sweets are gaajar ka halwa Gulab jamun Rasmalai Gujiya Badam halwa

[@globalfoodquest4160]

YES!! :) Rasmalai is something I cannot wait to do a whole ep on

[@alpha_centauri_]

Have that samosa (समोसा) with a red or green chutney

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Nice thanks! Like this!

[@jacobroy8150]

You should try fish nirvana Or porota and beef roast🇮🇳

[@globalfoodquest4160]

And for these recommendations sir I thank you very much intended! Are these your fave dishes??

[@jacobroy8150]

@@globalfoodquest4160 yeah.❤️

[@Observer9812]

Love your energy. Good video.

[@globalfoodquest4160]

A nice comment ! Phew 😅👌 thanks a lot brother much appreciated ✊👊🙏

[@abhaykumarghan1196]

For veg food in kerala "sarvana bhavan " is best

[@cesarfernandes8476]

In india each state has its own different sweets and all are not found in uk specially goan

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Oh man take me back to GOA! What are your fave Goan specialities ?

[@cesarfernandes8476]

In goa u will also find portugese sweets too but now its covid cant really travel there i have plans to go in march 2021 for 2weeks

[@globalfoodquest4160]

@@cesarfernandes8476 Love goa! alwya seanted to go to the goa trance raves :) might become part of our India trip all going well and corona allowing

[@steveurkel9440]

They pack a punch with the green chilli

[@3Areviews]

Why 55 dislikes? I found this video uniquely enjoying...

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Thanks brother! I super appreciate that ✊👍👌👊

[@3Areviews]

@@globalfoodquest4160 Love from India! ❤️

[@kalayvaninaidu6330]

Wow ur videos are amazing, my mouth is watering ❤️

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Ah man! Super appreciate you leaving this comment! Great to hear you enjoyed it! And more power to the food! I gotta give all the credit to the food! Jump on board heaps more epic videos coming up and we're visiting India next year! Cheers! Jay

[@parampreetkaur5934]

Thank you for SouthHall Tour..... you guys are good..... P.s. in case you like to read i write blogs and i am a baker too..... Warm wishes......

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Great to to hear! Thanks for the best wishes! And stay in touch ! Easiest to do that on my Instagram! 👍

[@foodlad2282]

Nice

[@jigneshpatel-zy5bx]

Dosa is awesome

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Dosa me up baby! Sounds like Summat I used to say on a Friday night 🤔:) love em hey! Such an incredible food stuff

[@urmilasharma8223]

Hi bro Iam abhay from India Punjab bear himachal Your big fan Please come to India Love you

[@globalfoodquest4160]

💯 cannot wait to! We're hoping for a big trip next year! 🔥🙌🇮🇳

[@arpansen0612]

the ultimate sweet is Rasogolla, invented by Nabin Chandra Das in Kolkata.

[@globalfoodquest4160]

OMG just looked this up! semolina and cottage cheese style dumplings in syrup!! sign me UP! cheers for the comment! wanna try these definitely some time

[@hardz2110]

Should see a punjabi house at 9pm on a friday - tandoori chicken and jameson on tap lol

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Heaven! Ha! 🔥👌

[@Harpreetkaurrr24]

Rosgulla all time fav sweet Then u can try gajar ka halwa made of carrots And hot gulabjamuns too

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Ive never had therm hot! Now theres an idea ;)

[@salempasangasp]

Hey jus to let you know you can mix and match any combinations except for rice and bread in Indian food

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Thanks for the heads up!! Nice to know!! How come you don't do rice and bread together?

[@salempasangasp]

@@globalfoodquest4160 becoz those two are parts of diffrent cuisines. They are always meant to be eaten separately accompanied by the sauces. You'd better understand Indian foods if u think of it as a spectrum rather than a single entity. They are hundreds of diffrent cuisines, example just in state of tamilnadu there are more than 40 diffrent cuisines. And rice is primary staple in south India and bread in north. In north you can find rice as either in form of kichdi,pulav or briyani but almost never alone rather in south primarily it is eaten alone.

[@kapow4]

Hi nice video, btw could you please tell me the name of the brand of snapbacks you wear? they look very cool. Thanks..

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Yo! thanks a bunch for the comment! glad ypu liked the adventure. Loads more coming your way! jump on board for the ride!, so I just went to check the back of the cap and I cant find the dam thing. I've got a bunch of them hey, this ones a Boston Red sox cap, cant find the co thats made it though, shall message again when i find it!

[@kapow4]

@@globalfoodquest4160 What I find interesting is that your wear hats inspite of having hair whereas I have to wear them because I'm losing hair! Can I ask how old you are as you look good with the back to front look. I'm 39 and while I used to wear the back to from when I was in my mid 30's I wonder if I should continue doing that style. Anyway look forward to your other food adventures!

[@globalfoodquest4160]

@@kapow4 hahaha Ill let my hair loose next vid..maybe..soon :) love me a cap! I'll be 40 soon! I put it down to years of raving and living in pubs. Ha. no very lucky to still have my hair, though its greying up hard n fast. let me know if you find a decent red sox cap. ill get sone bad ass GFQ ones made at some point

[@kapow4]

@@globalfoodquest4160 I've got a boston red sox 39thirty cap which is fitted and not a snapback if that makes sense. But will look at getting a snapback soon but its about getting the right snapback that looks good back to front. Cool to know that you're almost 40 but still able to rock the back to front look!

[@deeptadas3714]

If you love Indian food , then you must try Chicken Kabiraji . I think it is the best food in the world . You can prepare it at home by watching KZbin videos.

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Just checked out a recipe for this! :)) Cheers for posting this! Looks like a freaking great snack up 👌

[@pushpinderkaur9139]

Gulab jamun Ras malai Kheer Kaju barfi /kaju katli Gujiaa Pinni

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Yes thanks for this!!! You got a favourite savory feed?

[@RishabhKumar25794]

They be skimping on the dosa stuffing

[@harishhanchinal2838]

Nice...

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Thanks Brother! Jump on board for more adventures, hopefully a trip to india next year!

[@mehakmachal7001]

U should also try north Indian food ☺😋

[@globalfoodquest4160]

💯 north Indian food time 👌👌👌

[@mehakmachal7001]

If you are really wanna try north Indian food😋😋 I recommend you chole bhature it's very famous in North India ❤❤

[@globalfoodquest4160]

@@mehakmachal7001 Mate! I am so happy you names this dish! I spent three months in India about 10 years back and ate heaps of this and couldnt remember the name. that frid bread that comes with it! so good!

[@mehakmachal7001]

Next whenever you come to India make video on north Indian food ❤❤

[@clashyo5508]

Come to India and explore the food

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Mate 💯!! I've been for 6 months many many years ago..I'll let you into a secret..we hope to come next year ;) 🤞👊🙏✊🇮🇳

[@ayonchatterjee32]

If its sweet you are looking for then fly down to Kolkata and explore the paradise of sweets

[@globalfoodquest4160]

good to hear! would you say its the top city for food in india maybe?

[@prachisaste7391]

Wowww...I am also starving ...I want that❤️❤️

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Ha! Great to hear! 👊✊ Dosa lovers unite🇮🇳👊

[@SpeedBird001]

can you try Chandni Chowk and Madhu's in Southall ?

[@globalfoodquest4160]

Next time I'm back yeah I can fo sure

[@SpeedBird001]

@@globalfoodquest4160 yeah, given I am now based overseas, your Southall video was mouth watering, can't wait to get back for some decent Indian food!!!

[@shriprasadgujare8639]

Kashmiris and Pakistanis drink that sort of tea. Indians can never imagine tea with salt.