Thaali literally means “plate.” A thaali meal is typically served in little bowls arranged on a single large or compartmentalized plate. The dishes served in a thaali meal are typically 1-2 daily vegetables, daal (legume soup) rice, bread, yogurt, raita, pickle and/or chopped salad.
Thaali literally means “plate.” A thaali meal is typically served in little bowls arranged on a single large or compartmentalized plate. The dishes served in a thaali meal are typically 1-2 daily vegetables, daal (legume soup) rice, bread, yogurt, raita, pickle and/or chopped salad.
Thaalis are eaten throughout India. The geography and local produce play an important role in their distinct varieties. For special occasions there are elaborate thaalis, a feast fit for a Maharaja. A feast thaali class can be arranged separately.
Indian vegetarian cuisine
More and more people are turning to vegetarian foods as part of a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle. Since India has a large vegetarian population and multiple distinct regions, it offers a variety of delicious vegetarian options that are not only full of enticing flavors, but also packed with nutrition.
My classes will familiarize you with a few basic ingredients and cooking techniques adapted to the needs of the modern American kitchen. You’ll discover that preparing Indian vegetarian cuisine gives you lots of room to experiment - and it will bring out the cooking enthusiast in you in unexpectedly creative ways. The possibilities are endless: it’s a journey that will reach deep into all five of your senses and beyond.
Sunita’s story
We all love the foods we grew up with. In my case, I watched my grandmothers, mother and aunts prepare elaborate meals every day. It made me think, “Wow, they’re really dedicated to this.” But they did it out of a sense of duty to feed their family a good, wholesome home-cooked meal. Cooking for special occasions was a visual treat as well: all the ladies from the community gathered to cook the meal — chopping vegetables, preparing masalas, exchanging tips and, of course, gossiping. And perhaps even fixing up right matches for eligible young people of marrying age!
After immigrating to New York City in 1988 from my home town of Surat, I found that authentic Indian vegetarian cooking was hard to come by. My craving for good Gujarati food (from the western state of Gujarat), led me to master my own cooking. I started experimenting, not only with the cooking I grew up with, but also with foods and techniques I encountered in other parts of India and around the globe.
Another passion of mine is applying traditional Indian cooking techniques to create healthy, balanced and simple to prepare meals that make imaginative use of ingredients and spices. After years of savoring these creations, my family and friends had one question: “Can you teach me?”
So here I am, looking forward to sharing my passion for delicious, healthy–yet imaginative–vegetarian cooking from the different regions in India. You will learn how diverse yet versatile Indian vegetarian food is. And it will perhaps forever change your view of "Indian Food" or vegetarian food in general.
Indian Cuisine is known for its various uses of spices and herbs to create delicous flavor profiles that set the cuisine apart. During this class you'll learn how to incorporate this delicious cuisine into your everyday meals.
You will be taught everything you need to know about spices (masalas), which is the basis of Indian cooking that will come handy when we begin to cook. Spices bring out the flavor in each dish;
Guests will reinvent classic Indian dishes by using simple techniques and playing with a few non-Indian ingredients, taking everyday Indian cuisine to a whole new level that fits the modern lifestyle and is quick and easy to whip up on a weeknight.
Indian Cooking class is offered by Rick's Cooking School. During each class, we take your recipes or mine to the next level. You will finish the class with the confidence to entertain and cook for your family and friends and, more importantly, you’ll be able to use these skills for a lifetime.
Indian food is rich in flavors and spices, but many traditional dishes can be high in calories, saturated fat, and sodium. However, here at The Real Food Academy, we make Indian food healthier without sacrificing its delicious taste.
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