Join your host Kavitha in the galley kitchen of her NYC studio apartment and learn to cook a traditional Indian meal from family recipes that she has perfected. Your hands-on vegetarian Indian cooking class in New York will last about 2 hours, during which you will learn to cook three dishes from scratch. Some of the dishes you might learn to cook are dal (spiced lentil soup), paneer makhani (Indian cheese in a creamy sauce), south Indian vegetables, served with sorghum (millet) and amaranth rotis or basmati pilaf with summer spices and herbs. Enjoy learning about the tips and techniques involved in Indian cooking, and the medicinal benefits of spices before you sit down at the table to share the meal you helped prepare with host Kavitha. Kavitha is excited to share her culture through food in this New York cooking class.
Kavitha is happy to accommodate vegan and gluten-free requests. If you would like to learn to make masala dosa and chutney or pav bhaji, please let Kavitha know in advance, while booking your New York cooking class online.
This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
Dal (lentils) - can be veganPaneer makhani, Indian cheese in a tomato and butter sauceSorghum and amaranth breads (gluten-free)Basmati pilaf with vegetables, seasonal spices and herbs and a side of raitaSouth Indian vegetables with fresh coconut (can be vegan)Masala chaiKavitha has been in the food business for many years and ran an Indian street food business in the outdoor markets of Brooklyn and Manhattan. She has also hosted and catered events for vegan and vegetarian events. Kavitha comes from a family of yogis and people who believe that the key to good health lies in good nutrition. She has first-hand seen the positive effects that simple tweaks in nutrition can have on a person's physical, mental and spiritual health,without compromising on taste or experience.
Kavitha's cuisine is all about a simple, plant-forward lifestyle. She is passionate about teaching guests Ayurvedic inspired cooking, especially to those who are looking to move towards meals that are planet-friendly, healthy and adventurous.
"Our family had a wonderful cooking demonstration with Kavitha. She is a great host and takes time to explain the
different spices and history of the food that we prepared. The meal was delicious - paneer butter masala, tadka daal,
and rasmalai. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience!"
"Kavitha was a great host who taught us all about Indian cooking! We enjoyed a great meal
of makhani paneer, garlic naan, and dal. Would definitely recommend."
"We had such a nice time with Kavitha, who taught us how to make delicious South Indian dishes in her lovely NYC apartment. She was very organized, knowledgeable and skilled. She made dosa, a coconut chutney and a mango mousse for dessert, which was delicious! We would highly recommend a cooking session with her!"
"I had a private cooking class with Kavitha for Mother's Day, with my husband and adult children. She explained where the different food and flavors came from and what her personal experiences were like surrounding the foods and spices. She was able to adjust the spice level of the foods to accommodate everyone's tolerance level. The food was absolutely delicious and the flavors were incredibly. I learned a lot from her and would definitely recommend her cooking class. She seemed to have a true love for teaching and was a joy to get to know."
