‘Smoke, Rice, Water’: Bengali Stories with Kishwar Chowdhury

‘Smoke, Rice, Water’: Bengali Stories with Kishwar Chowdhury

June 4, 2026 · 35 min

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Lisa Singh interviews Kishwar Chowdhury about her book 'Smoke, Rice, Water' and the cultural significance of Bengali cuisine.

CEO Lisa Singh joins Melbourne-born chef and MasterChef Australia finalist Kishwar Chowdhury to delve into the cultural stories behind her new book 'Smoke, Rice, Water', for this episode of Chats Over Chai. Drawing on her experience as a second-generation migrant, Kishwar shares stories of cooking Bengali dishes combined with local produce and methods. Her personal approach to Bengali cuisine has resonated with audiences around the world, as well as through her work as an advocate for food se...

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