MUMBAI: Spark Punjabi, the regional general entertainment channel from RBNL and CBS JV, is launching two homegrown properties - ?Rasoi Di Rani? and ?BIG Punjabi Jodiyan? in December.

The two new offerings, set to go on air starting 3 December and 10 December respectively, will engage with audiences across Punjab with content around the pegs of good food and great relationships, the channel said.

?Rasoi Di Rani? is Spark Punjabi?s first culinary show. Hosted by Reliance Broadcast Network Network culinary head Chef Rakesh Sethi, ?Rasoi Di Rani? is a face-off challenge between two Indian housewives as they attempt to showcase the "perfect" recipes for common dishes being prepared by both contenders. The show will air every Monday to Thursday at 5.30 pm.

?Big Punjabi Jodiyan? is a show that aims to bring couples closer through a quiz that tests their understanding of each other as they rediscover their compatibility and strive to win a jackpot prize. The show will be hosted by RJ-cum-VJ Dhanveer and will air every Monday to Thursday at 8.30pm.

A channel spokesperson said, "Staying true to our promise to provide variety entertainment to our audiences, we are proud to launch our two new homegrown properties - Rasoi Di Rani and BIG Punjabi Jodiyan. Both the shows will feature content pegs that will appeal to audiences, while providing marketers with multiple integration opportunities thereby enabling them to reach out to the target audiences more efficiently and effectively."