Cooking Class: Sweet and Savory Vegetarian Indian Cuisine
Chef Manjiri shares years of experience in this hands-on cooking class. She'll explain techniques and offer tips as you prepare vegetarian recipes such as chickpea-based chana masala with tomatoes and Indian spices, jeera rice and hearty aloo curry with potatoes and tomatoes. You'll start off with a light raita with yogurt and finish with a creamy mango lassi with vanilla yogurt and milk.
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Raita
With cucumber and yogurt
Chana Masala
With chickpeas, onion, tomato and Indian spices
Aloo Curry
With potatoes, tomato and Indian spices
Jeera Rice
With cumin and basmati rice
Mango Lassi
With yogurt, milk and cardamon
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 4
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsCouples, Vegetarian, Indian, Beginner, Fun, Singles, Holiday
- This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
J.
30 Jan 2026
We had the most wonderful experience at Manjiri’s Indian cooking class. From the moment we stepped into her home, we felt completely welcomed, like old friends gathering in a cozy kitchen rather than students in a class. She is incredibly hospitable and thoughtful, creating such a relaxed and inviting atmosphere that made the whole experience feel special. The class itself was fantastic. We learned so many practical cooking tips, techniques, and authentic recipes that we can actually recreate at home. Manjiri explains everything clearly and shares little nuggets of wisdom along the way that you just can’t get from a cookbook. And the food. Absolutely delicious. We cooked, tasted, laughed, and by the end left with full, happy bellies and containers of leftovers to enjoy later, which felt like the best kind of souvenir. If you’re considering it, don’t hesitate. I highly recommend this class to anyone who loves great food, warm company, and a truly memorable experience.
Rhonda
13 Apr 2024
So responsive to questions, made lots of great food!
Shanell
13 May 2023
Amazing skill and patience.
Event location: Washington, D.C.
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
Chef Manjiri believes the best way to learn to cook is through hands-on kitchen experience. Her classes are entertaining yet informative, teaching simple, effective culinary techniques that her students can carry with them to grow their range of skills as they expand their recipe repertoire. As a cook, Chef Manjiri has expertise in many cuisines, with a specialty in authentic vegetarian Indian dishes. She looks forward to sharing her knowledge!
