About MeI was born to a tea planters family in Assam, northeast India. Afternoons were high tea times, replete with scones, crumpets and delicate cucumber sandwiches. As a child, I was fascinated with the kitchen activities and enjoyed observing the cooks at their work, always curious to learn and ask a zillion questions. I no doubt, picked up some basic kitchen skills at an early age.In the later years, my husband and I traveled extensively around India, exploring its rich culture and cuisine. Everywhere we traveled we imbibed the local culture and cuisine. This rich experience enabled me to expand my repertoire to include dishes from all over India. During our travels we'd eat freshly caught fish at a beach shack in Goa or butter chicken and hot parathas at roadside truck stops on our way to Agra. Every new dish we ate and enjoyed became another addition to my repertoire. I moved to the United States in 1999, launching my catering business and teaching Indian cooking classes shortly after my arrival. I believe that students learn the most by understanding the cultural context of the many regional styles of Indian cooking. To that end, I discuss the cultural and religious mores of life in India when I teach. I teach at various locations in Portland, namely at In Good Taste, Whole Foods Markets, Sur La Table and also The Western Culinary Institute. I was invited to be a judge/instructor for their workshop, featuring chefs from all over the United States. I have also taught at The Whole Foods in Columbus Ohio, and The Bay View Cooking School in Olympia WA. |
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Upcoming Cooking Classes
Bay View School of Cooking Olympia WA
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About Indian CuisineIndia has managed to preserve its established traditions while integrating new customs and ideas from invaders and immigrants. This is true of its cuisine as well. The food of India is as diverse and fascinating as the country itself. It can be the exotic cuisine of the erstwhile nobility.rich with dry fruits, nuts, butter and cream or the simple basic seafood curry that a humble fisherman and his family would enjoy. From the wheat fields of the Punjab in the north to the coconut groves of Kerela in the South and from the Arabian Sea in the west to the mustard fields of Bengal and Assam, Indian cuisine is a vast palette of colors, textures, aromas and flavors. |
What I doThe food I cook comes from the heart. It is all about the wonderful aromas, colors and flavors of our complex spices and their uses in different dishes. The food I cook for you is what I cook for my family. I try and make it simple and easy for you so that you can actually go home and cook it for your friends and family. I cater for all your parties, big or small, family dinners, birthday parties, holiday parties, showers and weddings. I also teach classes at private homes for groups of friends or collegues. So, gather some of your best friends around your kitchen table, invite me over and I will show you how simple and fun Indian food can be to make. You will learn how to make your favorite dishes and then sit down and enjoy a great meal with your friends. Some of my more popular themes have been Indian Street Foods,Breads and Chutneys, South Indian dosa making. |
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Sample MenusNorth Indian Cuisne
Regional Cuisine of Bengal
Street Food of India
South Indian Favorites
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