What You'll Learn
By the end of the class you will:
- Learn about the key spices in an Indian pantry
- Learn a brief history of the different foods of India
- Know how to make a base sauce for a variety of curries
About This Class
As the weather begins to cool, Indian food is the perfect way to face the season head-on.
We built this menu around some of our favorite, and most authentic, Indian foods. Bold flavors and warm spices come together to create dishes that will transport you across the globe. You’ll learn about the Indian pantry, key spices you’ll want to stock at home, and some unique cooking methods as well.
Think seasonal vegetables and bold flavors – this menu will be your go-to when you entertain in the months to come, and will certainly replace that take out you used to rely on.
Menu
Aloo Tikki Chat (Crispy Potato Pancakes topped with Yogurt Sauce, Smoky Spices and Chutneys), Palak Paneer (Spinach with Cheese Curry), Latpata Chicken (Chicken Curry), Tomato Onion Raita, Cilantro Mint Chutney, Mango Lassi, and Pulao.
Details
- Wine included
- Full meal served in class
- Work in teams
- Suitable for vegetarians
- Ages 18+
FAQ
The average duration of our cooking classes is 4 hours, and they are broken down into three segments: Introductory lecture or demo, hands-on cooking, and eating.
The class will begin with a short discussion or demo from your instructor. After, you can expect to work either on a team or individually to prepare the class menu. As a group, your class will prepare the selected menu in its entirety. In most classes, not every student will make every dish.
Learning happens throughout the class, and your instructor will often call out key techniques as they happen in each recipe.
Most classes conclude by sitting down as a group to eat what you’ve prepared, followed by a discussion of each recipe. You will leave with a copy of the recipe packet and a working knowledge of every dish that was made so you can recreate them at home.
Doors open 15 minutes before the class start time.
You do not need to bring anything with you to class, unless otherwise noted in the class description. The kitchens at SFCS are fully equipped and aprons, recipes, equipment, food and wine are all provided for you.
In most classes, you will be sitting down to eat a complete meal that you have prepared along with your classmates. Since this typically occurs towards the end of the class period, an appetizer or small plate is usually prepared early on in class. However, you’re welcome to additionally have a snack before you arrive or bring one with you.
Please note, for our Baking & Pastry classes, a light meal will be provided for you.
We suggest wearing casual clothing you can easily move around in, and highly recommend wearing comfortable closed-toe shoes. Long hair should be pulled back.
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Meghna Agarwal
Through her company, Crimson Kitchen, Meghna teaches Indian cooking classes, caters parties, runs her private chef business, and occasionally feeds the hungry souls from 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 that has food as the epicenter of most occasions, Meghna is driven to find and replicate the countless traditional tastes of India – from Mumbai’s modern restaurants to the street food of tiny villages. She regularly visits India where she works with Indian restaurateurs and chefs to keep abreast of their evolving Indian cuisine. Upon return to her San Francisco kitchen, Meghna infuses the latest trends with ancient traditions and techniques to pass along to her students.