In his quest for the original dal puri, Fung interviews restaurateurs, foodies, scholars and locally renowned chefs in South Asia and the Caribbean. We catch tantalizing glimpses of flour-caked hands expertly rolling, kneading and stuffing the flatbread in its multiple succulent variations. From the dal puri of Bihar to the Trinidadian specialty named after its resemblance to a “busted-up shirt,” every name for roti reveals a different history.
For centuries, dal puri has been shared, altered and blended, mirroring the mélange of regional customs and dialects that thrive throughout South Asia and have been transplanted across the Atlantic. “The rivers flow and we have not been able to stem the flow of the rivers. There is no divide in terms of palate.” says Pushpesh Pant, an Indian food historian. Uncovering histories of colonialism, trade and immigration, Dal Puri Diaspora is a fascinating survey of regional specialties and cultural specificities. From sidewalk eateries and spice factories to home kitchens, Fung explores the mutability of borders when identity is considered through cuisine and the deliciously complex world of roti.
Time: 4:30p
Location: The Royal: 608 College St @ Clinton
Followed by the Rum and Roti Lime @ Monarch Festival Hub, 12 Clinton Street, Toronto, ON - 6pm
SPECIAL EVENT | SAT NOV 10, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
THE MONARCH FESTIVAL HUB (12 CLINTON ST) | BUY TICKETS
Admission: $30 (includes film tickets) – ADVANCE SALES ONLY. NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR.
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