North Indian Vegan Classics - In Person

A hands-on in-person cooking class culminating in a dinner served with wine and beer. This class is limited to 12 students. Review our registration and cancellation policies here. Masks are welcome.
 

Dairy-free or not, this class is for anyone who loves the rich flavors and aromas of traditional North Indian cuisine. While many of our students are familiar with vegetarian dishes for an Indian meal, Meghna wanted to highlight a completely dairy-free meal for our audience. In this class, we will learn to make iconic North Indian dishes: from the spicy and savory choley to the fragrant and comforting pulao and hearty vegetables like aloo gobi. Mix and match these recipes at home for weeknight meals at home full of deliciousness and plant-based goodness! 

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Chole—Spicy garbanzo bean curry with tomatoes and our homemade spice mix

Aloo Gobi—Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with some whole and powdered spices

Mixed Vegetable Tikki—A medley of vegetables made into sliders with some tart and tangy spices

Mint Chutney—A cool and fiery chutney to accompany the meal

Mixed Vegetable Pulao—Fragrant rice with carrots and peas

This menu contains the following common allergens: none. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions that concern your ability to cook along, please e-mail info@18reasons.org before purchasing a ticket.

Let’s Cook Together! 

Through her company, Crimson Kitchen, Meghna Agarwal teaches Indian cooking classes, caters parties, runs her private chef business, and occasionally feeds the hungry souls of San Francisco’s numerous startups. When asked about her culinary background, Meghna notes with a smile that she comes from a culture that has been focused on food for the past five thousand years! With a heritage of food as the epicenter of most occasions, she is driven to find and replicate the countless traditional tastes of India – from Mumbai’s modern restaurants to the street food of tiny villages.

Meghna regularly visits India, where she works with Indian restaurateurs and chefs to keep abreast of their evolving cuisine. Upon return to her San Francisco kitchen, she infuses the latest trends with ancient traditions and techniques to pass along to her students. Meghna can now be found  teaching cooking classes in collaboration with 18 Reasons, San Francisco Cooking School, The Civic Kitchen and her own company Crimson Kitchen. You can find more information on her at www.crimsonkitchen.com or follow her food journey on instagram @crimsonkitchen.

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