Learn to make Indian Lentils in a private online class!

4.92 (12 Reviews)

Approximately 1.5 hours

English

Your host Shalini

Shalini completed her masters in computer science and now works part-time at her husband’s company. After she got married, Shalini learned to cook from her mother-in-law, an excellent cook who will co-host your Traveling Spoon experience! Shalini enjoys cooking traditional Rajasthani dishes with her mother-in-law, who has been cooking for the past 40 years, and is often seen experimenting in the kitchen. Cooking is Shalini's favorite way to relieve stress and she is passionate about sharing her Rajasthani culinary traditions and family recipes. Your menu includes two dishes, mixed dal, a scrumptious as well as healthy lentil curry and aloo gobi, a vegetarian dish made with potatoes, cauliflower, and Indian spices.

Highlights

Learn to make lentils and a popular Indian vegetable dish
Private, one-on-one online instruction with a Jaipur native
Scheduled mutually at your convenience (host lives in Jaipur, India (GMT+5:30))
Customization available for dietary restrictions or preferences
Recipes and ingredients list will be emailed in advance of class
Travel from your own home and learn Indian culinary traditions!
NOTE: Shalini is not available to host from Dec 25, 2021 to Jan 2, 2022.

What will you cook together

Mixed dal (lentils) and Aloo gobi (spiced potatoes and cauliflower) or Chana Masala (chickpea curry)
*Please include your preference in the "Special Requests" field when making your reservation

Ingredients

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1/4 cup whole red lentils + 1/4 cup split yellow pigeon peas + 1/4 cup spilt chickpeas + 1/4 cup spilt black lentil + 1/4 cup petite yellow lentils OR any lentils you have
Oil or ghee
2 medium onions, finely chopped
3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ginger, minced or paste
4 tablespoons coriander leaves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
A pinch of asafetida (optional)
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
2 cups (180 grams) cauliflower
1 cup (2 medium size) potato
1 tablespoon ginger garlic, minced or paste
1 green chilly chopped (can skip this if you don’t like spice)
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
Salt

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4.92 (12 Reviews)

Barbara 23 January 2022

"Before the course I was contacted by Shalini and I received a PDF with the recipes. We also had contact online and I was helped finding the correct ingredients. Everything was very well organised. Shalini speaks very good english and the cooking was a lot of fun. The instructions were given step by step and the whole experience was adjusted to my own speed and my electric cooker. We made two dishes, mixed lentils and Chana Masala. Both are delicious and can easily be cooked by a beginner. I can fully recommend this course and would book again to learn another dish and to learn more about the indian culture."

Lea 11 March 2021

"Shalini was very kind and patient with us! We loved her class and are hoping to book with her again. She made cooking samosas easy! Overall an amazing experience and we’ll be back for sure."

Lea 11 March 2021

"Shalini was very kind and patient with us! We loved her class and are hoping to book with her again. She made cooking samosas easy! Overall an amazing experience and we’ll be back for sure."

Vivi and Nina 30 January 2021

"Shalini was kind, giving, and patient with us. I think it's worth it to have a private lesson so she can really focus on what you're doing and provide immediate feedback. We got to meet her mother in law who taught her the recipe. Together, the two of them led us to doughy soft samosa glory."

Rob and Marina 26 January 2021

"So much fun and learning at the same time. Shalini was enthusiastic and encouraging to help us make a great meal. It was great to learn different ways to make naan using a griddle and open flame!"

Kaitlyn 18 January 2021

"This class was amazing! I got it as a gift for my daughter and her boyfriend because they love to cook, but samosas are pretty hard to do without prior experience. Shalini was very kind, helpful, clear in her instructions, and easy to understand. She also moved at their pace. Plus, the samosas were delicious! We would not hesitate to sign up for another class with Shalini"

Erin 15 January 2021

"Shalini was a wonderful hostess! I was so proud to learn how to fold and tuck (and lock!) each of the samosas exactly how you should. They were so so yummy and tasted truly authentic."

David 5 January 2021

"Shalini was an awesome host for our class on Samosas. She was super helpful, understanding, and patient. The Samosas were excellent and we enjoyed our first Traveling Spoon experience."

HIlary 6 October 2020

"Absolutely loved this class! Shalini was a wonderful and organized host. I had the class time wrong and missed the class, but she was very kind and accommodating and we rescheduled the class for the following day. The curry and naan were both absolutely delicious and will definitely be making it again! I hope to take another class with Shalini in the future, and would highly recommend this class to anyone (especially vegetarians!)."

Helene Davis 5 July 2020

"This class was great, and lots of fun. I've wanted to explore Indian spices and cooking for some time, and Shalini was patient and clear in her instructions. I loved the whole experience, and can't wait to take more classes!"

Zach 29 June 2020

"Shalini was very helpful and patient, and the food was excellent!"

Ashley 23 June 2020

"Shalini was very nice, willing to answer questions before, during, and after the class and customize recipes to what we wanted, and get up early to cook with us at 7am her time. It was a great experience to learn "homestyle" Indian cooking and we will make these dishes again. We took the class remotely, and Shalini had a phone mount I believe which helped us see each step she was taking so we could have a similar experience to in-person."