When we think of cheese, names like Brie, Gouda, or Cheddar usually come to mind — but nothing much from India. Yet India, home to the world’s largest dairy herd, is now witnessing a quiet but remarkable cheese revolution. At farmer’s markets, artisanal producers are offering everything from creamy classics to inventive varieties infused with Tellicherry peppercorns or curry leaves. This week, as part of our series on Indian indulgences, we explore how local terroir is shaping India’s cheese story. Joining host Sandip Roy are two pioneers redefining what Indian cheese can be — Namrata Sundaresan, cofounder of Käse Cheese, and Mansi Jasani of The Cheese Collective.
Produced by Shashank Bhargava
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar