{
  "id": 15578350,
  "title": "'Kamal Toh Hai': Chef Ranveer Brar Shares Jimikand's Cultural Significance And Recipes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/kamal-toh-hai-chef-ranveer-brar-shares-jimikands-cultural",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T07:22:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/kamal-toh-hai-chef-ranveer-brar-shares-jimikands-cultural-significance-and-recipes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chef Ranveer Brar, a culinary expert celebrated for delving into India's diverse food culture, recently showcased the cultural importance and culinary uses of jimikand, also recognized as elephant foot yam. This root vegetable, cherished across India, particularly during festivals, is celebrated for its unique growth properties and versatile flavor. Despite its small size, a fragment of jimikand can multiply into an entire plant when planted. Its earthy taste, firm texture, and adaptability make it a staple in regional Indian dishes, ranging from spicy curries to tangy delights. During a recent video, Chef Brar connected jimikand's association with Goddess Lakshmi to its ability to multiply, likening the vegetable to a symbol of prosperity and growth.",
  "summary": "Chef Ranveer Brar, known for exploring India's rich and diverse culinary traditions, often sheds light on the fascinating stories behind traditional ingredients and regional recipes. One such ingredient is jimikand, also known as elephant foot yam, a root vegetable that holds a special place in Indian kitchens, particularly during festivals and traditional meals. In a recent video, the chef…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}