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Jul 2022
10m 30s

Madhur Jaffrey’s ‘Indian Cookery’

Bbc World Service
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A ground-breaking Indian cookery programme broadcast on the BBC, launched 40 years ago. It was presented by actor turned food writer, Madhur Jaffrey. She’s been speaking to Farhana Haider about the programme.

(Photo: Madhur Jaffrey in front of a table of food. Credit: BBC)

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