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The Daal Project

The Daal Project

By: CFRC Podcast Network
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A show dedicated to how South Asians in the diaspora cook daal, aka lentils and legumes, and the cultures, migrations, and stories that surround it. Hosted by Sayyida Jaffer.© 2026 CFRC Podcast Network Art Cooking Food & Wine
Episodes
  • Masoor Moong Daal with Roasted Garlic
    Sep 18 2026

    In this episode, Eram Aunty shares her mother’s masoor moong daal recipe with slow fried garlic cloves, while she talks about her passion for educating children.

    Eram Butt is Pakistani with ancestors from Kashmir. Living in Kingston since 2011. Eram is the Principal of Manar Academy as well as the Islamic Society of Kingston’s Evening & Weekend School where she coordinates the Qur’an and Islamic Studies classes.

    Intro and exit music: Creep by Lal @lalforest

    Follow @daalproject on instagram or visit our website at daalproject.org

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    28 mins
  • Toor Daal
    Aug 27 2026

    In this episode, Simran Sharma teaches a rich toor daal with browned onions, cinnamon and other whole spices. She also asks “What would it mean if food becomes free? If you are not worrying what are we going to eat for the next meal?”

    Simran Sharma is a PhD candidate and migrant worker at Queen’s University. Her research traces solidarities between Black enslaved and South Asian indenture workers on the Plantations.

    Intro and exit music: Creep by Lal @lalforest

    Follow @daalproject on Instagram!

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    29 mins
  • Gingery Daal with Smoked Fish
    Aug 26 2026

    In this episode, Jill Glatt of Magpie Print shop shares her interpretation of the family daal recipe accompanied by smoked fish and talks about what it means to measure with one’s heart.

    Jill Glatt is a Katarokwi/Kingston Ontario-based illustrator, natural dyer, printmaker, and arts educator. Her artistic practice is based around and informed by ecology, community, and sustainability. Jill is also the Volunteer Coordinator for the Skeleton Park Arts Festival and sits on their board of directors as President. Learn more at Magpie Printshop.

    Intro and exit music: Creep by Lal @lalforest

    Follow @daalproject on Instagram!

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    29 mins
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