#362 Jithin Pattiyal | Babaji's Kerala Kitchen
From Conversation with a chef by Jo Rittey
May 27, 2026 · 14 min
About this episode
Chef Jithin Pattiyal shares his culinary journey from Kerala to Australia at Babaji’s Kerala Kitchen.
Seated outside at Babaji’s Kerala Kitchen, beside the warmth of the fire pit and surrounded by the hills of Warburton, I first spoke with owner Billy Crombie. As the conversation continued, chef Jithin Pattiyal joined me, sharing his journey from Kerala to Australia and offering insight into the authentic, carefully crafted approach to cooking that underpins everything at Babaji’s.
People in this episode
Host: Jo Rittey
Guest: Jithin Pattiyal
Topics covered
- cooking
- culinary journey
- cultural exchange
- restaurant insights
- Kerala cuisine
Keywords
- Jithin Pattiyal
- Babaji’s Kerala Kitchen
- Kerala
- Australia
- cooking
- culinary journey
- Billy Crombie
- Warburton
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Babaji’s Kerala Kitchen
Places: Kerala, Australia, Warburton
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