Meherwan Irani...on Chai Pani and Indian food in the American South

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Abhay is joined by the co-founder, CEO, and chef of the Chai Pani Restaurant Group, Meherwan Irani.  They chatted about his ongoing experiences with nostalgia, learning from the American South, and cultivating a food and spice empire.
(0:00 - 3:11) introduction
(3:11) Part 1: being a romantic, that classic American "bhel puri" story
(14:24) Part 2: "andaaz", living in the American South, strategy/consistency
(29:29) Part 3: letting go, cooking with professional patriotism, the descriptive word jumble
(40:46) Conclusion

Meherwan Irani...on Chai Pani and Indian food in the American South
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