Indian Food: Homemade Ghee and Lentils (Dal)

Come join us for an authentic class focusing on some fundamental concepts of Indian cooking.

Meeting Times

08/22/2023 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

8/22/2023

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About

Ghee: Homemade ghee (a type of clarified butter) is unparalleled in flavor! By making it at home, you control the quality of the ingredients and save money on inflated markups at specialty stores. And, it makes a great homemade gift for friends. Prepare ghee yourself and learn the ways it can be used for culinary, health, beauty, and even household applications.

Dal (Lentils): Learn how to make creamy, delicious, and tasty dal (a vegetarian side dish) at home using the ghee we just made! Learn how to make a versatile “base” that can be used to flavor multiple varieties of lentils while expanding your knowledge and usage of lentils.

No experience is needed. Beginners welcome!

Project

You'll leave with about 1.5 cups of freshly made ghee, along with the knowledge of how to prepare it and use it in the kitchen and beyond. And you'll gain the knowledge of how to make homemade dal (lentils).

Class Policies

Ages 14 and up are welcome.
A $20 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers everything you'll need in class.
Wear closed-toes shoes to class.

BARN Policies

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BARN is committed to accessibility. Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
For those who might need physical assistance, learn more about BARN's Companion Program.

Instructors or Guides

Sandra Mehta
Culinary Arts

Sandra has been a home cook for more than 30 years. Her interest was sparked as a teenager when she was assigned the job of sous chef in her family’s home kitchen. She didn’t know it at the time, but she was getting a rigorous and advanced education of what it means to prepare food, combine complex flavors, detect “doneness,” blend spices, and offer it all up in tantalizing and mouth-watering presentations. She’s excited to share her experience, skills, knowledge, heritage, and passion for cooking and entertaining.