Ep 8. Selena + Priya Krishna

In the eighth episode of Selena + Chef season 4, Selena Gomez teams up with chef and author Priya Krishna for an episode full of Indian-inspired dishes.

The episode begins with Selena explaining how much she loves Indian food and how she's been wanting to learn how to make it for a while. She introduces Priya, who is an expert in Indian cuisine and has written several cookbooks on the topic. Priya and Selena discuss their favorite Indian dishes and Priya explains the basics of Indian cooking, such as the importance of spices.

The first dish they make is aloo paratha, which is a type of Indian flatbread stuffed with spiced potatoes. Priya guides Selena through the process of making the dough and filling, and they cook the parathas on a griddle. Selena admits that she's not very good at making shapes with the dough, but Priya reassures her that it doesn't matter as long as it tastes good.

Next, they move on to making palak paneer, which is a creamy spinach dish with chunks of paneer cheese. Priya explains how to make paneer from scratch, which involves boiling milk and curdling it with lemon juice or vinegar. Selena is impressed by how simple it is to make paneer and they move on to making the rest of the dish. Priya shows Selena how to blanch spinach and puree it with aromatics and spices to create the base of the dish. They add the paneer and some cream to finish it off.

For the third dish, they make chana masala, which is a spicy chickpea curry. Priya explains how to make a homemade spice blend with coriander, cumin, and other spices, and they cook the curry with onion, garlic, and ginger. Selena is surprised by how much flavor the spices add to the dish and notes that the whole house smells amazing.

Finally, they make a dessert called shrikhand, which is a sweet yogurt dish flavored with cardamom and saffron. Priya shows Selena how to strain yogurt to create a thick and creamy texture, and they mix in sugar and spices to create the shrikhand. Selena is skeptical about how it will turn out, but is pleasantly surprised by how delicious it is.

Throughout the episode, Selena and Priya have a great rapport and Selena asks lots of questions about Indian cooking. Priya explains the cultural significance of certain dishes and spices, and Selena is eager to learn more. They also discuss their experiences growing up with Indian food and how it has influenced their cooking styles.

Overall, Selena + Chef season 4 episode 8 is a fun and informative episode that showcases the delicious flavors of Indian cuisine. Selena and Priya make a great team and viewers will likely be inspired to try making some of the dishes themselves.