David Rocco's Dolce India
David Rocco's Dolce India is a TV show on SBS ONE. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 25 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in October 2024.
Last episode
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21:09David Rocco's Dolce India
David is in Delhi, taking in all the sights and sounds. After spending some time in the crazy crowds of Old Delhi, he decides to head for the greener pastures of ITC Grand Bharat, a golf resort and a peaceful oasis just outside the city. There, he plays a few holes with the help...
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21:09David is in Amritsar - a city known for the warmth of its people and its amazing food - and he's looking to explore all the different facets of Punjabi culture. He meets up with some locals, tries specialty Punjabi dishes and even learns to tie his own turban. He also spends time with two local families: one is vegetarian ...
21:09David fulfills his dream of visiting the Golden Temple, the holiest Sikh gurudwara in the world. The community serve upwards of 100,000 people a day, and David gets a chance to experience the mania of the meal preparation firsthand. Later, David takes a local food tour to sample all of the local Punjabi delicacies.
21:09David goes on a crazy food tour of the city: they ride the tram and do as the locals do on their quest to sample Kolkata's best street eats, including the famous Kati roll. But will David be a fan of the super sweet desserts that the Bengalis love so much?
21:09David explores Kolkata, a city so rich with culture and food tradition it’s hard to know where to start. He meets up with Myanck, a local chef from ITC, to check out the city’s fish market, but not before they indulge in a traditional 10-course Bengali breakfast! Later, they head into the kitchen with their fish-market fin...
21:09The beautiful Chinese fishing nets are iconic tourist attractions along the coast of Kochi, and David discovers that the fishermen who operate them are just as intriguing. In a true cultural exchange, they teach David how to work the nets, and David cooks their catch of the day for them.
21:09The historic region of Fort Kochi boasts an unexpected blend of cultural influences including Chinese, Indian, Portuguese and British. It also happens to be one of the few places in India where you can eat beef. David goes on a hunt for the good stuff, enjoying chili fried and dry-fried beef at one of the local shacks.
21:09Kollam is a beautiful old seaport and city in Kerala known for its breathtaking backwaters. David gets a chance to explore life in this verdant region: he goes digging for clams, he takes a tour aboard a floating restaurant down the river, and he cooks for guests at a local hotel.
21:09David heads deep into the rainforest of Goa to visit the Savoi Plantations. Managed and run by the Shetye family, this plantation is over 200 years old and covers an area of 100 acres. Here, they grow all manners of Indian fruits including coconut and mango, as well as almost every spice under the sun!
21:09In Goa, David heads out on a crab fishing expedition with some local fisherman in a nearby river. Afterwards, he meets up with internationally renowned chef Cyrus Todiwala, who takes him to the local fish market to check out what's on offer.
21:09David is on a mission to discover Goa's unique blend of Portuguese and Indian cultures one dish at a time, including the oh so delectable Goan sausage. He also learns all about the toddy vinegar, an important ingredient in vindaloo.
21:09David takes part in the Carnival of Goa, which marks the day before Lent and is an all-out celebration: three full days of eating, drinking, and partying.
Season 1
22:08
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On a long trip to India, David is bound to feel homesick. He and chef Massimo Gullotta spend the day indulging in Italian foods and customs, including a turbulent trip to sea to catch their own fish, followed by some hard bargaining at the fish auction. 22:08 Expired
David meets Ravi and Robbie, half-brothers who own the Flipside Cafe in Hauz Khas, Delhi. They ask David to help revamp their menu with some Italian classics like eggplant parmigiana and a simple potato salad. 22:08 Expired
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 a snack factory where they teach him how to make chutney. 22:04 Expired
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 head Chef Manisha Bhasin, who graciously teaches him the principles of developing his own garam masala and how to use it for flavouring. 22:08 Expired
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 fundamentals of Italian food, David returns the favour. 22:08 Expired
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 cooking. He is surprised to learn that this flavourful way of cooking does not use onions or garlic (talk about a breath saver!) 22:08 Expired
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 Italian cuisine using a common star ingredient. 22:08 Expired
There's a growing community of Italian ex-pats living in Mumbai, and David goes to meet them. David and his newfound Italian friends bring the dolce vita to Mumbai.