Description
In India the summers are wet, hot and humid. The extreme heat, however, is compensated by an abundance of Mangoes and corn and mint and leafy vegetables in the marketplace. Everywhere in the street markets you will see baskets filled with shimmering summer fruits and green, leafy vegetables. There is an amazing array of summer recipes designed to keep one cool and yet satisfy that spice craving associated with Indian food. This class will incorporate some of the abundance of summer crops into cooling and tasty recipes of summertime. Possible recipes may include a breakfast/snack recipe called Corn Poha (pressed rice with fresh corn, chilies, and spices), homemade Lemonade with ginger and mint, Spinach pancakes with chickpea flour, onion, tomatoes and spices. The class will end with Mango Kulfi, a blend of mango pulp with ice cream, topped with fresh mango pieces and cardamom and nuts.
Shruti Mehta has been teaching Indian cooking to aficionados for over 25 years. She also conducts private classes upon request.
