Cooking Classes
December: Dinner Party Cooking
Hibiscus Lemonade | Fish Molee | Shrimp Jalfrezi | Cabbage Pilaf
Having an easy meal to execute is key to having a successful dinner party! The best parties are when you can prep the main course ahead of time and then you involve your guests in helping make the drinks, set the table or chop and toss the salad.
Cooking Class Dates
Saturday, December 20th 6pm-8pm In-House (link)
January: Winter Stews & Salads
Turmeric Soup | Mushroom Meatball Stew | Citrus Salad | Roasted Brussels Sprout Pilaf
Winter is the time for nourishing soups, stews and citrus ~ come learn how to make simple recipes which you can adapt to what is available.
Cooking Class Date
Thursday, January 22nd 6pm-8pm In-House (link)
March: Vegetables & Legumes Plant-Exclusive Cooking Class
How to Sprout Beans | Celery Bean Salad | Mushroom Bean Stew | Channa Fry
Beans are a fixture in our pantry and require time and patience to cook right – let us show you how simple and delicious they can be once you get into a rhythm with them.
Cooking Class Dates
Thursday, March 12th 6pm-8pm In-House (link)
Thursday, March 26th 6pm-8pm In-House (link)
April: Spring Farmer's Market Cooking Class
We will meet at Urban Harvest Farmer's Market in the morning and then meet at the Bake Lab in the evening for the class.
Specific meet up instructions will be sent closer to date.
Menu will be determined by what we pick up at the market.
Cooking Class Dates
Saturday, April 11th 6pm-8pm In-House (link)
Saturday, April 25th 6pm-8pm In-House (link)
May: One Pot or Pan Meals
Chicken Butternut Roast | Sindhi Lamb Biryani | Kale Dal Soup
One pan or pot meals mean very little clean up ~ the biryani is layered with complex flavors and worth the work it entails.
Cooking Class Dates
Thursday, May 14th 6pm-8pm In-House (link)
Thursday, May 28th 6pm-8pm In-House (link)
June: Indian BBQ Cooking Class
Nigella Steak | Smoked Chicken Roast | BBQ Masala Mushrooms
Spices can raise the bar of grilling or smoking, even at home in your oven – let us show you how!
Cooking Class Date
Thursday, June 11th 6pm-8pm In-House (link)
September: Spice Up Your Chicken!
Chicken Dalcha | Kadhai Chicken | Essence of Chicken Pilaf | Local Salad
Chicken is America’s go-to meat – why not make it more exciting with the addition of spices?
Cooking Class Date
Thursday, September 24th 6pm-8pm In-House (link)
October: Thanksgiving My Way
Butternut Squash Soup | Purple Potato Roast | Braised Green Beans | Tamarind Turkey Kebabs
Thanksgiving food can be bright and delicious and packed with flavor – let us show you how!
Cooking Class Date
Thursday, October 29th 6pm-8pm In-House (link)
November: Fall Farmer's Market Cooking Class
We will meet at Urban Harvest Farmer's Market in the morning and then meet at the Bake Lab in the evening for the class.
Specific meet up instructions will be sent closer to date.
Menu will be determined by what we pick up at the market.
Cooking Class Dates
Saturday, November 14th 6pm-8pm In-House (link)
Saturday, November 21st 6pm-8pm In-House (link)
December: Quick Snacks & Masalas Cooking Class
Vegetable Pakoras | Mushroom Masala | Green Masala | Tomato Fig Masala
Having masalas tucked away in your refrigerator is like having a delicious meal just moments away! We’ll share our favorite masala recipes – use them in cooking our dinner and we’ll make a perfect pakora!
Cooking Class Dates
Saturday, December 3rd 6pm-8pm In-House (link)
Saturday, December 17th 6pm-8pm In-House (link)
In House Cooking Class Information
All classes are held in our Bake Lab + Shop located right above Pondicheri.
Each class includes 3-4 recipes of your choice to prepare along with dinner & dessert.
Classes are scheduled evenings, between the hours of 6 pm and 9 pm. Each class lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
Classes are crafted for a minimum of 12 people so that everyone can get hands-on time. However, we have done classes with many more where some guests get hands-on and some enjoy viewing.
Classes with Anita:
Minimum 12 people at $175/per person + tax.
Classes with our Head Chefs:
Minimum 12 people at $125/per person + tax.
Feel free to send us a message at eat@pondicheri.com and we would be more than happy to answer any questions and curate your next culinary adventure.