Indian Cooking Classes in the Bay Area

Create a variety of unique Indian dishes locals love in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Parsati. Across four courses, you'll discover what India has to offer without needing your passport. Start with a vegan tofu tandoori with aromatic spices and pickled onions. Next, you'll create a hearty bowl of cholae masala garbanzo peas cooked in a tomato-based gravy with Indian spices. You'll also learn how to prepare fresh peas pulao with basmati rice. For de...

Explore a vibrant vegetarian menu inspired by North Indian cuisine in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Pooja. The chef will guide you as you prepare three courses of regional dishes starting with hara bhara kebabs, a popular snack filled with potatoes and peas. Next, learn how to build layers of complex flavor into a creamy paneer butter masala while practicing the techniques to perfect onion jeera pulao rice. For dessert, enjoy a traditional spiced a...

Explore the culinary culture of Delhi in this hands-on cooking class – no passport necessary!Learn an array of techniques and a menu of flavorful dishes from Northern India, courtesy of Chef Parsati. This hands-on cooking experience will introduce you to the tastes and textures of the capital city, Delhi, while you prepare authentic dishes and gather helpful tips from your personal professional chef-guide. In this class, you’ll utilize traditional Indi...

Discover the secrets to Southern Indian cuisine in this immersive cooking class with Chef Pooja. A culinary expert, she will guide you through the process of creating various recipes native of India as you learn new cooking skills and techniques.This immersive course will begin with mini masala uttapams, which are doughy and pancake-like filled with rice, lentils, tomatoes and green chilis. Next, learn to prepare a hearty and flavorful potato-based curry w...

Create a four-course feast inspired by the exciting flavors of India with Chef Parsati. Explore India's finest cuisine in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Parsati. Across four-courses, Chef Parsati will teach you a variety of techniques to make authentic Indian favorites, starting with a savory and creamy chicken pasanda with yogurt, spices and ground almonds. Next, prepare two classic side dishes; a fresh tomato kachumber with cucumbers and red onion...

Discover popular dishes from the streets of India in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Pooja. The chef will teach you the skills and techniques to prepare three iconic street food dishes from start to finish. Begin with the ubiquitous Indian fried snack, pani puri, a puffed flatbread with spiced potatoes and chutney. Blend vibrant flavors and satisfying textures in a traditional dahi papdi chaat, a favorite street food in Delhi, topped with bright chut...

Balance proteins, carbs, vegetables and spices with the ancient art of Ayurvedic cuisine. In this in-person cooking class, Chef Parsati will teach you how to make five healthy and perfectly balanced Ayurvedic recipes. You'll begin with a probiotic-filled cucumber mint and kefir cooler. Next, you'll prepare tofu sizzlers, the porridge-like rainbow khichdi with ghee and a fresh and colorful brinjal salsa with eggplant. Dessert is millet kheer with saffron, d...

In this unique hands-on cooking class, you'll sharpen your grilling skills while exploring traditional Indian cuisine. Chef Parsati will teach you how to prepare an authentic four-course Indian meal on the grill. You'll prepare three grilled dishes, each featuring a delectable blend of traditional Indian spices. You'll enjoy grilled green beans and tandoori potatoes with a cooling mint sauce, grilled cheese naanza and grilled chicken kabobs with pickled on...

In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Parsati will teach you how to prepare four vegetarian Indian dishes from minimal fresh ingredients, so you can feel confident cooking up comforting and healthy weeknight meals. You will first use lentils, spices and garlic to cook a hearty yellow dal fry before whipping up an onion and mint raita dip to serve on the side with crispy papadam crackers. You'll follow your starter with a rich and savory cauliflower and pota...

Learn how to create a variety of classic Indian dishes in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Parsati. Using fresh ingredients and professional cooking techniques, Chef Parsati will guide you through creating handmade Indian favorites. First, you'll start with an exquisite salmon amritsari tikka with sour pickled onions and cranberry dip. Next, you'll dive into a fresh saag dal using seasonal leafy greens and classic Indian spices. You'll also learn how...