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British Indian chef Asma Khan says 'curry' limits India's culinary identity

The acclaimed chef said colonial narratives have distorted global perceptions of Indian cuisine, urging people to understand the culture behind the food.

 Asma Khan Asma Khan / YouTube/ Trevor Noah

Indian-born British chef and restaurateur Asma Khan said colonial history has distorted the West's understanding of Indian cuisine, reducing its diversity to the label "curry."

Appearing on Trevor Noah's podcast alongside Eugene, Khan said the Western world has embraced Indian food for decades without fully understanding the culture, history and people behind it. 

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