NoSugarCoat with Pooja Dhingra
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Ranveer Brar
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on NoSugarCoat, Pooja talks to culinary luminary and her fellow MasterChef India judge, Ranveer Brar. From his early days in the langar kitchen ...
Riyaaz Amlani
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of NoSugarCoat, Pooja’s guest is the godfather of Mumbai’s cafe culture himself, Riyaaz Amlani. He’s the mind behind some of you...
Gauri Devidayal
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The guest on this episode of NoSugarCoat decided to take a one-year sabbatical from her tax-consulting career to go on a food adventure with her partn...
Karishma Dalal
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pooja’s guest on this episode of NoSugarCoat is her dear friend and salad queen herself, Karishma Dalal, from Bombay Salad Company. Karishma explain...
Annie Bafna
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of NoSugarCoat, Pooja talks to Annie Bafna, the fearless Founder and Head Chef of Mumbai's iconic eatery, The Nutcracker. Against the ...
Vinesh Johny
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pooja’s guest on this week’s episode of NoSugarCoat is usually busy mentoring the next generation of great pastry chefs at the Lavonne Academy, Ba...
Anisha Oommen
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Pooja’s guest is Anisha Oommen, who quit a stable and successful job in shipping logistics to follow her true calling, writing abou...
Shivesh Bhatia
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of NoSugarCoat, Pooja’s guest is the internet's most beloved baker, Shivesh Bhatia. Shivesh and Pooja reminisce about his beginnings...
Yash Bhanage & Sameer Seth
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of NoSugarCoat, Pooja talks to Yash Bhanage and Sameer Seth, the dynamic duo who met as students at Cornell University in 2010 and now...
Ritu Dalmia
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of NoSugarCoat, Pooja’s guest is a true pioneer of the culinary world and the self-described ‘super bawarchi’ who paved the way ...
Bhumi Pednekar
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode of NoSugarCoat, Pooja’s guest is award-winning actress Bhumi Pednekar. They chat about their school days, having the best an...
Pooja Dhingra
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of NoSugarCoat, the tables have been turned! Pooja is now in the hot seat, being interviewed by her friend – podcast host an...
Rhea Kapoor
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the season finale of NoSugarCoat, Pooja is in conversation with one of her closest friends and a woman who wears many hats. While coming from a fam...
Aditi Handa and Sneh Jain
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of NoSugarCoat, Pooja talks to India’s power couple of bread. Aditi Handa and Sneh Jain not only found a way to make sourdough a hit...
Rohan Mirchandani
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on NoSugarCoat, Pooja talks to the man that brought greek yogurt to India. It’s Rohan Mirchandani on this episode, as they chat about his move...
Rajni Bector and Sana Bector Parwanda
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of NoSugarCoat, Pooja speaks to the Mrs. Bector, who was recently awarded a Padma Shri. A veteran in the F&B business, Mrs. Rajni...
Varun Duggirala
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of NoSugarCoat, I'm talking to Varun Duggirala. From a small town in coastal Andhra Pradesh to the glitzy world of Bollywood, he is no...
Manu Chandra
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on NoSugarCoat, fellow chef Manu Chandra joins Pooja Dhingra as they share tales of culinary school, their approaches to food, the F&B business ...
Nikhil Taneja
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #NoSugarCoat, Pooja Dhingra talks to Nikhil Taneja, whose resumé as a media professional and educator is longer than her to-do lis...
Suchita Salwan
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, on NoSugarCoat, Pooja Dhingra speaks to Suchita Salwan, whose little Tumblr blog is now India's largest online discovery & shopping platform, L...
Sandesh Reddy
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of NoSugarCoat, Pooja chats with chef & restaurateur Sandesh Reddy, who has come a long way from his disastrous first attempt at ...
Masaba Gupta
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on NoSugarCoat, Pooja talks to one of her dearest friends; fashion designer Masaba Gupta. A fellow entrepreneur, she has built a fashion house f...
Gadhadar Reddy
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of NoSugarCoat, Pooja is in conversation with Gadhadar Reddy, an inventor, entrepreneur and visionary, whose goal in life is to m...
Joseph Radhik & Joshua Karthik
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of NoSugarCoat, Pooja talks to brothers Joseph Radhik and Joshua Karthik; the reigning kings of wedding photography in India. From Vir...
Upasana Makati
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One morning, as she was reading her newspaper, Upasana Makati wondered, “What do the visually impaired start their day with?” This thought led ...
Sanket Parekh
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you invest in early stage startups, 90% of your portfolio is going to fail. And yet, Sanket Parekh has made a name for himself as a venture ...
Rashmi Uday Singh
11 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Take some Income Tax Raids Stir in a newspaper column for 20 years Add 1 answering machine Sprinkle some blind dates Pepper in 39 books Serve with...
Nadine Levy Redzepi
04 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
4 acres of farmland 1 wholesome roast chicken A job at the world’s best restaurant Add one super secret love story Some “seal the deal” past...
Prateek Sadhu
28 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
1 “super simple” lobster and avocado salad 100 kilos of peeled walnuts A zero-waste kitchen A hint of wild lavender A whole bunch of sea buckt...
Kelvin Cheung
21 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Take 1 Chicago chef 1 big leap of faith 9 months of struggle 1 aggressive fishmonger Some CrossFit A night that shall not be talked about And multipl...
Maunika Gowardhan
14 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
1 self-taught cook Some kharvas A private yacht A beagle 8 attempts at the perfect pulao Stir with Jamie Oliver Garnish with tons of dhaniya A dollop...
Matt Chitharanjan
07 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Start with a boring finance job Add unlimited cups of coffee The plume of a peacock 7 tons of coffee beans One super hot dry cappuccino Mix well with...
Gary Mehigan
30 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
10 seasons of MasterChef Australia Over 30 years of being a chef The perfect eclair 5.5 million people 1 lemon curd tart 1 rustic butter chicken r...
Garima Arora
23 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Some American cheese slices 1 supportive Dad 1 injured finger 1 Job in Paris 1 Job in Dubai 1 Job in Copenhagen Some important lessons in humility A ...
Thomas Zacharias
16 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A bound book of Grandma’s recipes 1 asparagus Some phodshi 1 year at Le Bernadin An epic journey through India A fateful meeting with Massimo Bot...
Pablo Naranjo Agular
09 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
1 Chef's knife A slightly drunk parrot Many sunny side up eggs 1 finely washed radish An unmarked pork shoulder 3 Michelin Star Restaurant 2 Michelin...
For Starters
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Pooja Dhingra’s brand new podcast, NoSugarCoat where she talks to chefs, entrepreneurs, friends and mentors about the blood, sweat, tears...