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Indian Festive Foods

Indian Festive Foods

$195 Only $185 (member pricing)

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It’s the season for festive gatherings, and with this class, you will be full of ideas for any special occasion! Under Meghna’s guidance, you'll build a complete, entertaining-worthy spread using approachable techniques (nothing requires professional tools or a full day of cooking, whew!).  Along the way, you'll pick up flavoring techniques across a range of spices that carry over to dishes well beyond this menu.

Come hungry, leave ready to host your own feast!

Mon, Nov 9, 2026
Meghna Agarwal

Menu

Dal Makhani — Black Lentils and Kidney Beans, with Tomato, Butter, and Cream 

Achari Chicken — Chicken with a Tangy, Pickling-Spice Masala 

Paneer Butter Masala — Fresh Indian Cheese in a Creamy Tomato Gravy, Lightly Spiced

Quick Naan — Pan-Cooked Leavened Flatbread, No Tandoor Required

Saffron Rice — Basmati Rice with Saffron and Whole Spices

Beetroot Raita — Yogurt with Grated Beetroot, Cumin, and Mustard Seed Tempering

Gobi Fry — Cauliflower Pan-Fried with Turmeric and Ginger

Pomegranate Rose Spritz

Allergens: Dairy, Tree Nuts, Wheat. Concerns? Email info@18reasons.org

Meghna Agarwal

Meghna Agarwal

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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