David Rocco’s Dolce India

David Rocco’s Dolce India
David Rocco Dolce India

David Rocco's Dolce India

Monday to Thursday at 7A & 9A

David Rocco, the King of “Indi-talian” fusion returns to India to take the road less traveled, visiting lesser-known locales to uncover some of the country’s hidden gems in a new season of Dolce India. He introduces us to the Portuguese influence in Goa, the Chinese community in Kolkata and the holiest of Punjabi traditions in Amritsar, and samples plenty of culinary delights along the way. Armed with his quanto basta or andaz (all by eye) approach to food, David cooks in kitchens across the country and breaks bread with the locals in hopes of demystifying Indian cuisine.

Episode 1: Indian Vino

David takes the road less travelled and finds a tranquil vineyard outside busy Mumbai that produces fine Italian wine. The discovery inspires an Itali...Read More

Episode 2: Weekend in Mumbai

With a weekend to spend in Mumbai, David explores the city's vast and extraordinary food scene. From small traditional cafes to hip new restaurants, D...Read More

Episode 3: Holi Gurudwara

David learns firsthand that the spirit of community in India transcends religion when he visits Delhi's largest Sikh temple. Everyday the Gurudwara Ba...Read More

Episode 4: The Warrior Chef

David embarks on a remarkable culinary journey through Rajasthan and discovers that it's cuisine has been defined as much by the regions arid climate ...Read More

Episode 5: Elephant King

David is in Rajasthan exploring the land of the Kings, and who would be a better guide than the direct descendant of a Maharajah himself? David meets ...Read More

Episode 6: Mumbai Italiano

There's a growing community of Italian ex-pats living in Mumbai, and it was only a matter of time before David sniffed them out. David and his newfoun...Read More

Episode 7: Chef's Challenge

David is challenged to an Indo-Italian cook off by ITC Maratha's Executive Chef Rajdeep Kapoor. The three round cook off will pit Indian against Itali...Read More

Episode 8: Eat, Pray...

David takes a trip to the remote village of Mundota to visit his friends, Vikram and Alka, who will teach him about the spiritual nature of Indian coo...Read More

Episode 9: The Green Bharat

When David discovers a dairy farm that makes Italian cheeses in India, he takes it upon himself to investigate. Inspired to see Indians embracing the ...Read More

Episode 10: Spice Guru

Bukhara is one of India's most famous restaurants, known for it's highly guarded dal recipe. David is determined to get the recipe from ITC Bukhara's ...Read More

Episode 11: Chennai Express

David's comedian friends Mohan and Vidyu take him on a culinary tour of Chennai's Tamil Nadu vegetarian culture, from a typical breakfast to a tour of...Read More

Episode 12: Hauz Khas Village

There is a jewel in the heart of every city, and in Delhi, it's name is Hauz Khas Village. Hauz Khas Village draws a young, trendy crowd and is known ...Read More

Episode 13: Homesick Blues

On a long trip to India, David is bound to feel homesick for his family and his culture. David finds a little slice of home in the kitchen of the ITC ...Read More

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