Cooking has become an essential part of human civilization. It makes the food more healthy and delicious to eat and also opens up room for experimentation. But do we know why we cook the way we do? What makes dishes like Chicken Curry so full of flavor? How has cooking evolved so far? Find out as Krish Ashok tries to explain and dive deep into the history, evolution, and complex chemistry involved in cooking in a way we all might have never thought.
Krish Ashok is a multifaceted personality and a geek. He is a food science enthusiast and the author of ‘Masala Lab: The Science Behind Indian Cooking.’ He is the Global Head of Digital Workplace Practices at Tata Consultancy Services and has been associated with the organization for the past 22 years. He is also an open-source enthusiast and a talented musician.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this talk was pre-recorded following the TEDx guidelines and presented on the 30th of October 2021, as part of the event, TEDxVIIT 2021. This talk was given using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
Writer at Masala Lab This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx