Cooking Classes offered in San Francisco, CA:
The Delectable Dosa: The Art of Making Indian Crepes
(Upcoming classes: January 12th,2012)
Long before the advent of American fast food, there was the dosa --- a crispy crepe made of mixed rice and lentils. This crunchy, tangy wrapper perfectly complements an inventive array of light yet savory fillings that elevate the humble Indian breakfast staple to a perfect quick lunch or dinner.
The art of making perfect dosas begins with the right consistency and proper fermentation of the batter, but the ultimate test is in the cooking technique. Students will get hands-on practice and techniques to make perfect dosas and to prepare accompaniments.
This class is also an excellent opportunity to familiarize you with the jewels of the Indian pantry --- ghee, urad dal, toor dal, asafetida, fenugreek seeds, mango powder, tamarind paste, dried coconut, green chilies, and curry leaves. These crepes are satisfying in a way that no burrito or wrap ever could be!
Recipes will include:
Classic Masala Dosa (Batter from Basmati Rice and Urad Dal); Portobello Mushroom and Spinach Dosa with Roasted Onions and Jack Cheese; Unconventional Dosa with Salad Filling of Kalamata Olives, Arugula, Goat Cheese, Avocado, and Cherry Tomatoes; Sambar ; and Coconut-Date Chutney. (Some organic dairy and butter will be used.)
Review posted on one of our students blog:http://takeyourbigtrip.com/2011/02/27/finding-kerala-india-dosa-making-class-san-francisco/
Ayurvedic Cooking
Preparing Ayurvedically balanced meals includes a unique combination of six tastes which are: sweet,sour,salty, astringent,bitter and pungent. Taste in ayurveda is translated as Rasa. Rasa also refers to our emotions. Ayurveda recognizes that how something tastes in our mouth affects our moods and influences our sense of well being. This class is about food for the soul. Ayurveda has a reverence for nutritious food, for the manner in which it is prepared as well as for its health benefits, believing that the simple act of eating creates a ritual for celebration. This class seeks to enliven the unity value of the cook, the cooking and the food.
Other classes taught:
Traditional Vegetarian Indian Regional Cuisines
30 minute Indian 3 course meals
Registration: Call 212 361 9477
or email: nanusri@yahoo.com
**** Private classes are also taught.
Nalini Mehta
Yoga of Cooking : Class at Princeton Universty
Ayurveda: A study in the art and science of life. A life of balance.
