We are proud to be a part of the "Don't Ask Aunty, Ask PAKCO" series.
In South African homes, whenever someone steps up to cook, you can guarantee an Aunty, mum, or grandmother is standing nearby ready to offer some unsolicited wisdom!
In this special Diwali episode, Nick Hamman heads over to Shovanie Devraj's house to see if she can handle the heat and pass the ultimate test: cooking a full festive spread under the watchful eye of her Aunt Angela.
To hit those nostalgic, heritage flavours passed down through generations, Shovanie is relying on trusted PAKCO ingredients. From crispy chilli bites made with PAKCO Chilli Bites mix, to a classic potato curry using PAKCO Traditional Roasted Masala, and a rich paneer chutney crafted with PAKCO Curry Paste, can Shovanie convince Aunty to step back and let her be?
Watch to see if PAKCO delivers those nostalgic flavours and gets Aunty's stamp of approval!
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Key Moments
• Nick arrives at Shovanie's home in the heart of South African Indian heritage
• The ultimate test: Shovanie's crispy chilli bites made with PAKCO Chilli Bites mix
• Exploring Diwali traditions and why vegetarian dishes take center stage
• Nick gets fired from potato duty by Aunty Angela!
• Cooking a heritage potato curry with PAKCO Roasted Masala
• Crafting a rich paneer chutney using PAKCO Curry Paste
• Exploring the full PAKCO pantry staples: Masalas, Curry Pastes, Chilli Bites, and Achaar
• Taste Test Time: Will Aunty approve of Shovanie's cooking?
• Sneak peek at part two featuring meat curries, plus Pick n Pay competition details
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