Indian Bread and Kebab Primer

A hands-on in-person cooking class culminating in a dinner served with wine and beer. This class is limited to 14 students. See our registration policies here and our rules for in-person events here.

We are looking forward to firing up the grill as the temperatures rise. But a summer in San Francisco isn't always like that. Keeping this in mind, we'll prepare a meal that doesn't require a grill, but tastes like one. Students will learn three different kebabs (and how to infuse flavor with spices) as well as an iconic bread to pair with them. A delicious, finger-licking summer feast, indeed!

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Paneer Kebab—Indian cheese marinated in yogurt and spices and cooked on high heat.

Mixed Vegetable Tikki—A medley of vegetables with spices and ginger.

Fish Tikka—Tender pieces of fish marinated with carom seeds and pan fried.

Cilantro Chutney—A fiery cilantro dip to go with the kebabs

Roti—Whole wheat tortillas made from scratch

Mango Lassi—A refreshing cooler made with mangoes and yogurt to wash down the spice

This menu contains the following common allergens: Fish, Dairy, Wheat. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions that concern your ability to cook along, please e-mail info@18reasons.org before purchasing a ticket.

Let’s Cook Together! 

Through her company, Crimson Kitchen, Meghna Agarwal teaches Indian cooking classes, caters parties, runs her private chef business, and occasionally feeds the hungry souls of San Francisco’s numerous startups. When asked about her culinary background, Meghna notes with a smile that she comes from a culture that has been focused on food for the past five thousand years! With a heritage of food as the epicenter of most occasions, she is driven to find and replicate the countless traditional tastes of India – from Mumbai’s modern restaurants to the street food of tiny villages.

Meghna regularly visits India, where she works with Indian restaurateurs and chefs to keep abreast of their evolving cuisine. Upon return to her San Francisco kitchen, she infuses the latest trends with ancient traditions and techniques to pass along to her students. Meghna can now be found  teaching cooking classes in collaboration with 18 Reasons, San Francisco Cooking School, The Civic Kitchen and her own company Crimson Kitchen. You can find more information on her at www.crimsonkitchen.com or follow her food journey on instagram @crimsonkitchen.

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