Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In today’s Cook-Along, we’re not just cooking… we’re questioning everything we’ve been told about food. We are joined by Krish Ashok, author of Masala Lab, and someone you’ve probably seen on social media busting food myths we’ve all grown up believing.
While cooking a comforting Bisi Bele Bath together, what starts as a simple recipe turns into a deeper conversation around fear-mongering, diet fads, and the many food myths we often follow without questioning.
Are eggs vegetarian?
Is jaggery actually healthier than sugar?
Do soaked nuts really make a difference?
Why does food taste better the next day?
We break down everyday kitchen beliefs and look at them through a more practical, easy to understand science-backed lens.
This is a slightly different episode but the conversations go deeper into Indian food habits, beliefs, and how social media is shaping the way we think about what we eat.
Today, we’re constantly exposed to new food advice online. Some of it useful, some of it misleading. This episode is about not following things blindly, and learning how to think for yourself in the kitchen.
If you’ve ever paused mid-cooking or mid-eating and wondered why you’re doing something a certain way, this one’s for you.
Watch till the end.
Watch the full recipe of Bisi Bele Bath here - youtu.be/Gm8yj88dlFk?si=jTZT5ORY3OGQc2c4
Krish Ashok Yt channel - youtube.com/@krishashok?si=o-UCqkSXYkDPaxOn
Krish Ashok Instagram Page - instagram.com/_masalalab?igsh=MWZxcjgzenI1cXJnOA==
#YFL #SanjyotKeer
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00:00 – Episode Teaser & Highlights
2:16 – Introduction
3:10 – Preparing Bisi Bele Bath Powder
3:25 – What is the Maillard Reaction?
6:08 – Is a Silicone Spatula Safe to Use?
7:25 – Kapok Buds: A Whole Spice in Indian Cooking
9:04 – The Surprising Origin of Coriander’s Name
9:46 – Why Not to Throw Away Coriander Stems
11:20 – History of Black Pepper & Its Amazing Benefits
12:04 – Age-Old Cooking Wisdom & Modern Science
16:51 – Gender Roles in Cooking: Then vs Now
20:40 – What is Meal Prep?
23:00 – Do Stored Meals Lose Nutrition?
25:08 – Why Some Foods Taste Better the Next Day
28:48 – Did You Know This About Red Chillies?
30:03 – Continuing the Bisi Bele Bath Powder Preparation
30:39 – The Foreign Origins of Indian Ingredients
33:09 – Why Fresh Spice Mixes Matter & How to Store Them
34:26 – Pressure Cooking Rice & Dal
36:11 – Khichdi Across India & Why It’s a Balanced Meal
37:37 – The Benefits of Pressure Cooking in Everyday Food
42:25 – Do You Really Need to Soak and Peel Nuts?
47:11 – How Convenience Helps You Stick to Healthy Eating
47:11 – Why Nutrition Content Can Be Misleading Online
57:19 – Do You Need Protein in Every Meal?
1:03:26 – Are Eggs Vegetarian?
1:08:27 – Why Weight Training Is Important for Everyone
1:13:25 – Continuing the Bisi Bele Bath Preparation
1:14:10 – Debunking Myths About Microwaves & Air Fryers
1:18:12 – Choosing Safe Cookware: Are Non-Stick Pans Safe?
1:22:18 – Tempering Bisi Bele Bath
1:24:11 – Is Jaggery Really Healthier Than Sugar?
1:26:12 – How Social Media Scaremongering Works in Food Trends
1:28:23 – Why Coriander Tastes Like Soap to Some People
1:29:44 – Are Fruit Juices Really Healthy?
1:31:25 – Krish Ashok on Veganism & Vegan Activism
1:36:46 – Tasting Bisi Bele Bath
1:39:05 – Outro
In today’s Cook-Along, we’re not just cooking… we’re questioning everything we’ve been told about food. We are joined by Krish Ashok, author of Masala Lab, and someone you’ve probably seen on social media busting food myths we’ve all grown up believing.
While cooking a comforting Bisi Bele Bath together, what starts as a simple recipe turns into a deeper conversation around fear-mongering, diet fads, and the many food myths we often follow without questioning.
Are eggs vegetarian?
Is jaggery actually healthier than sugar?
Do soaked nuts really make a difference?
Why does food taste better the next day?
We break down everyday kitchen beliefs and look at them through a more practical, easy to understand science-backed lens.
This is a slightly different episode but the conversations go deeper into Indian food habits, beliefs, and how social media is shaping the way we think about what we eat.
Today, we’re constantly exposed to new food advice online. Some of it useful, some of it misleading. This episode is about not following things blindly, and learning how to think for yourself in the kitchen.
If you’ve ever paused mid-cooking or mid-eating and wondered why you’re doing something a certain way, this one’s for you.
Watch till the end.
Watch the full recipe of Bisi Bele Bath here - youtu.be/Gm8yj88dlFk?si=jTZT5ORY3OGQc2c4
Krish Ashok Yt channel - youtube.com/@krishashok?si=o-UCqkSXYkDPaxOn
Krish Ashok Instagram Page - instagram.com/_masalalab?igsh=MWZxcjgzenI1cXJnOA==
#YFL #SanjyotKeer
Follow Your Food Lab on:
instagram.com/yourfoodlab
facebook.com/yourfoodlab
Follow my personal handles here: (Chef Sanjyot Keer)
instagram.com/sanjyotkeer
facebook.com/sanjyotkeerofficial
https://x.com/sanjyotkeer
The Music I use in All my videos - bit.ly/3CdPbSc
(Best for independent creators)
00:00 – Episode Teaser & Highlights
2:16 – Introduction
3:10 – Preparing Bisi Bele Bath Powder
3:25 – What is the Maillard Reaction?
6:08 – Is a Silicone Spatula Safe to Use?
7:25 – Kapok Buds: A Whole Spice in Indian Cooking
9:04 – The Surprising Origin of Coriander’s Name
9:46 – Why Not to Throw Away Coriander Stems
11:20 – History of Black Pepper & Its Amazing Benefits
12:04 – Age-Old Cooking Wisdom & Modern Science
16:51 – Gender Roles in Cooking: Then vs Now
20:40 – What is Meal Prep?
23:00 – Do Stored Meals Lose Nutrition?
25:08 – Why Some Foods Taste Better the Next Day
28:48 – Did You Know This About Red Chillies?
30:03 – Continuing the Bisi Bele Bath Powder Preparation
30:39 – The Foreign Origins of Indian Ingredients
33:09 – Why Fresh Spice Mixes Matter & How to Store Them
34:26 – Pressure Cooking Rice & Dal
36:11 – Khichdi Across India & Why It’s a Balanced Meal
37:37 – The Benefits of Pressure Cooking in Everyday Food
42:25 – Do You Really Need to Soak and Peel Nuts?
47:11 – How Convenience Helps You Stick to Healthy Eating
47:11 – Why Nutrition Content Can Be Misleading Online
57:19 – Do You Need Protein in Every Meal?
1:03:26 – Are Eggs Vegetarian?
1:08:27 – Why Weight Training Is Important for Everyone
1:13:25 – Continuing the Bisi Bele Bath Preparation
1:14:10 – Debunking Myths About Microwaves & Air Fryers
1:18:12 – Choosing Safe Cookware: Are Non-Stick Pans Safe?
1:22:18 – Tempering Bisi Bele Bath
1:24:11 – Is Jaggery Really Healthier Than Sugar?
1:26:12 – How Social Media Scaremongering Works in Food Trends
1:28:23 – Why Coriander Tastes Like Soap to Some People
1:29:44 – Are Fruit Juices Really Healthy?
1:31:25 – Krish Ashok on Veganism & Vegan Activism
1:36:46 – Tasting Bisi Bele Bath
1:39:05 – Outro
