A Bangladeshi take on Sambar Daal

Episode 4 • July 26, 2026 • 00:28:02
A Bangladeshi take on Sambar Daal
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A Bangladeshi take on Sambar Daal

Jul 26 2026 | 00:28:02

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Show Notes

Rina Khan shares her grandmother’s interpretation of a South Indian sambar daal, alongside reflections on community and how food grows and changes with us.

Rina Khan (she/her) is an immigrant originally from Dhaka, Bangladesh and now a settler in the Treaty 6 territory now known as Edmonton, Alberta. She is a PhD student researching methods of using AI in cancer care in a fair and ethical manner. Rina is also a transgender woman and a vocal advocate for transgender rights. In her spare time, Rina is an active member of her community and enjoys knitting in company of her cat.

Intro and exit music: Creep by Lal @lalforest

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