Event

Hands On Bengali Cooking Event

Join us on January 9th for an exciting hands-on cooking class featuring Bengali cuisine. We'll be led by Vinita Jacinto, a graduate of the Institute of Hotel Management, Culinary Arts and Applied Nutrition in Mumbai. Born in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), Vinita is now an East Bay resident (and Aqua Terra member) and teaches Principles of Contemporary Cuisine at the California Culinary Academy.

Two years ago we hosted an introduction to dishes from parts of western India. This year we're looking at an eastern region, at the top of the Bay of Bengal. Vinita will tell us what makes Bengali cuisine distinct and teach us to make several dishes. We'll dine on our accomplishments.

Menu

Shaak Bhaji (leafy vegetables)
Mushurir Daal (Masoor dal tempered with Paanch Phoron)
Shorshe Maach (Fish with a mustard sauce)
Kumdho Charchari (Pumpkin stir-fried with a medley of spices and curry leaves)
Apple Chutney
Roshogolla (Poached cheese balls in a cardamom and rose water syrup – we'll make the cheese)
Darjeeling Tea and other beverages

Sunday, January 9, 2011
5:00 p.m.
Paulding & Company
1410 D 62nd Street (at Hollis)
Emeryville, CA 94608

$40 for Slow Food members
$50 for non-members