Luke Nguyen's India: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

In the brand new six part series, Luke circumnavigates Southern India discovering the cuisines, sounds, and colours of this captivating region. Immersing himself in India's spices, ancient traditions, and unique locations, Luke gets to know local cooks and chefs', experts and loveable characters who introduce him to the wonderful world of Indian cuisine.

With breathtaking mountain backdrops to small towns, hectic cities and sacred waterways, Luke in his unique and respectful style will dive head-long into the diverse and colourful society that is India. Luke Nguyen travels through the three Southern states of India, visiting 11 stunning locations, from the bustling streets of Bangalore and a charming historic harbour town in Fort Kochi, to the tranquil paradise of the Kerala Backwaters. Along with traditional recipes, Luke cooks dishes that are the culmination of his Indian experience and Vietnamese heritage.

In each episode of Luke Nguyen's India, Luke gets the chance to experience the local cuisine of the specific region, learning classic Indian cooking techniques, such as using a tandoor oven for the first time, receiving a Fish Puttu masterclass, making an infamous Mutton Biryani in Bangalore, and celebrates the biggest event in the Hindu calendar, Diwali, while cooking up some of the event's classic dishes.

Series details

• Title: Luke Nguyen's India
• Format: Reality
• Language: English
• Genres: Food, Travel
• Premiere date: 2023-10-05
• Status in TVmaze: Running
• Network listed by TVmaze: SBS
• Network country: Australia
• Typical episode runtime: 30 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 71039

Cast and credited roles

• Luke Nguyen — Luke Nguyen

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2023-10-05; final listed air date 2023-11-09; episode order: 6.

Source and licence

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