Cinematic culinary delights are in high demand at festivals. One of India’s breakthrough talents Arati Kadav follows up on her successful debut “Cargo” with a flavourfully choreographed musical cooking drama that chops sexism with green chillies. The feminist answer to the French “The Taste of Things”.

The exotically delicious film guides us through Indian cuisine, but layer by layer reveals the unfortunate role of women who only cook, clean, and submit to sex-addicted hubbies. Dance teacher Richa has an instant connection to the wealthy doctor Diwakar but soon finds herself in an overcooked and tasteless happily ever after laced with misogyny, arrogance, and stubbornness. The kitchen has the solution to all problems. So, Richa cooks splendid dishes with love and dedication and refuses to yield to male dominance.

Edvinas Pukšta