South Indian Home Cooking, with Suresh Pillai & Carrie Dashow of Atina Food

Join Suresh Pillai and Carrie Dashow for a trip to Kerala, South India, to discover authentic classical dishes packed with flavor. In this demonstration class, you’ll learn Indian cooking techniques as well as the flavor combinations that make these dishes so integral to South India. Suresh will also share the health benefits and stories behind the dishes and their various ingredients, including their American adaptations.

Menu to include:

• Sambar: Traditional South Indian Soup. Yellow split pea base, tamarind, tomato and mixed seasonal root vegetables with plenty of spices.
• Vegetable Masala : A popular main dish from Kerala. Includes seasonal root vegetables cooked in onion, ginger, garlic, fresh tomato paste and a 9-spice combination.
• Dosa: An Indian crepe made with rice and black beans naturally fermented with fenugreek. Refreshing yogurt-radish dip.

This demonstration class is limited to 12 people.

About the Instructors:

Carrie and Suresh run Atina Foods, producing vegetarian and vegan condiments, pickles, chutneys and snacks. Suresh hails from Kerala, South India, homeland to the classic practices of Ayurveda. He learned to cook traditional foods at a very young age from the women in his household and has traveled extensively, picking up methods of making great flavors along the way. Carrie and Suresh live and cook in upstate NY on a property speckled with gardens.

Cancellation policy: We do not offer refunds on purchased tickets. Persons who notify us at least seven (7) days in advance that they cannot attend will receive credit and may register for another class of equal value held within the subsequent two months.

Notes: Cooking class attendees receive 10% discount on kitchenware purchases on class day. Classes are geared to adults unless otherwise noted. However, children over 7 are welcome to attend with an accompanying adult.