Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class in New York, Upper West Side

5.0
(2 reviews) New York, USA

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Kavitha has been in the food business for many years, she ran an Indian street food business in the outdoor markets of Brooklyn and Manhattan. She comes from a family of yogis and people who believe that the key to good health lies in good nutrition. Kavitha 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. She promotes a simple, plant-forward lifestyle. Kavitha 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.

• Private vegetarian Indian cooking class in a locals home in Upper West Side
• Learn to cook three dishes from scratch in 2 hours
• Learn tips and techniques involved in Indian cooking, and the medicinal benefits of spices
• Introduction to Indian cuisine, culture and culinary traditions
• Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options available

Example Menu

Starter

Indian bread stuffed with sweet potato mash

Main

Basmati pilaf with vegetables, seasonal spices and herbs and a side of raita

Main

Paneer makhani, Indian cheese in a tomato and butter sauce

Main

Daal (lentils) with kale - can be vegan

What's Included

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Cooking class with your host Kavitha
Gratuities
Lunch or Dinner
Hotel pick up and drop off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your host at her studio apartment. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

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 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 daal (spiced lentil soup), paneer makhani (Indian cheese in a creamy sauce) and south Indian vegetables or basmati pilaf with 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.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Menu may vary depending on the season
  • Private, personalized experience
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Cooking Classes
Food & Drink
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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