Indian Cooking Classes in Chicago

Explore the aromatic flavors of India through plant-based cuisine in this immersive cooking class. Chef Rakhi will teach you the recipes and techniques for classic Indian dishes using vegan ingredients. First, learn how to make pooris, a deep-fried bread, from scratch. Then, transform chickpeas into chole, a spicy curry. Next, make aloo gobi using cauliflower and potatoes and flavored with aromatic spices. Finish by making gajar halwa using almond milk and...

Take a culinary trip through India as you craft four classic dishes in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Rakhi will guide you step by step, sharing the cooking techniques behind these flavorful recipes.Begin with dal makhani, a rich dish of slow-cooked black lentils and kidney beans. Next, prepare butter chicken simmered in a spiced tomato cream sauce, served with warm, homemade tandoori roti made from whole wheat flour and ghee. To finish, create a sweet...

Chef Rakhi gives Indian dishes the garden treatment in this hands-on vegetarian cooking class. You'll learn the secrets for plating up plant-forward dishes with regional flair and flavor to spare! Your lesson begins with savory oven-roasted tandoori potatoes and saag paneer loaded with fresh spinach and juicy tomatoes. You'll also create paratha, a savory fried bread perfect for wrapping and dipping to enjoy with any savory dish. Close out your session wit...

Add homemade sushi to your home cooking line-up with this in-person cooking class from Chef Janet. She'll introduce you to knifing, rice preparation and ingredient selections for making an array of enticing rolls in your own kitchen. Discover the professional methods for slicing your sushi ingredients with precision and create can't-miss sushi rice to cradle your delicious fillings. Then, learn the art of the wrap as you assemble a classic California roll...

Discover how easy it is to fold your own Asian-style dumplings in this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Janet. You'll learn how to make delicious fresh dough and mouthwatering meat or vegetarian dumplings from scratch along with an easy dipping sauce to enjoy them with.Begin by practicing your knife skills as you prep fresh veggies and optional beef and pork to create a savory potsticker filling. Next, Chef Janet will guide you as you mix and roll fresh...

Create fresh, flavorful sushi with traditional techniques in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Janet. Homemade sushi is not all about the outcome; it is about the experience, steaming the perfect sushi rice and rolling the ingredients. Learn to prepare a fresh, aromatic veggie roll with sweet mango and crisp cucumber and a mild, creamy, refreshing California roll with a combination of creamy avocado, surimi and cucumber that always delivers a fresh pop...

Learn how to create your favorite Chinese recipes in this fun and interactive cooking class. Chef Andy will teach you how to prepare authentic recipes with a vegan twist. You'll start with mushroom and broccoli potstickers with soy sauce, wrappers, scallions and ponzu sauce. Your main entrée is orange tofu served over rice with ginger, onions and garlic. For dessert, enjoy fried Chinese sesame seed balls with rice flour and a sweet red bean paste. MENUMus...

In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Titik, you'll learn how to prepare an impressive five-course Indonesian spread, authentic to the country. First, you'll start with a healthy sayur urap Indonesian salad with shredded coconut, and bold shrimp and potato in balado sauce. Then, you'll learn how to make a spicy and hearty beef rendang, a classic beef stew, paired with a fragrant nasi kuning yellow rice with lemongrass and coconut milk. End class with an...