Indian Chinese Cuisine
A hands-on in-person cooking class culminating in a dinner served with wine and beer. This class is limited to 14 students. Review our registration and cancellation policies here.
Get ready to explore the irresistible flavors of Indian-Chinese cuisine in this new cooking class! Perfect for food lovers and adventurous cooks, this class will guide you through the steps to recreate some of the most popular Indo-Chinese dishes.
The cuisine known as “Chinese” in India has its roots in Chinese immigrants who settled in Calcutta. Over time, this cuisine has been adapted to suit Indian tastes and has blended with local ingredients and culinary traditions. As a result, it has become a mix of flavors
that is neither authentically Indian nor Chinese. Popular dishes like "Manchurian" are considered unique to Indian Chinese cuisine and are not typically found in traditional Chinese fare, which adds to their appeal. For many Indians, Indian Chinese food evokes a sense of nostalgia, reminding them of childhood memories of dining out and experiencing "foreign" cuisine, as it was one of the few non-Indian options available. For Indians living abroad, this cuisine becomes a reminder of home, making it both comforting and nostalgic.
Whether you're a fan of fusion foods or looking to try something new, this class will teach you the techniques and flavors to recreate these iconic dishes at home. Leave with a taste of India's favorite fusion cuisine and skills to create it!
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Hakka Noodles: Stir-fried noodles loaded with fresh vegetables, tossed in a flavorful soy-based sauce.
Chilli Chicken: A spicy and tangy fusion dish featuring chicken in a delectable chilli-garlic sauce.
Vegetable Manchurian: Crispy veggie dumplings simmered in a savory, umami-packed gravy.
Sweet Corn Chicken Soup: A comforting starter made with sweet corn, chicken, and a hint of spice.
Egg Fried Rice: Fragrant rice stir-fried with vegetables and eggs.
This menu contains the following common allergens: Egg, Soy, 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.
