Savor Flavors of India: Lentils and Beans

Discover the nourishing power of lentils in this hands-on vegetarian cooking class designed to inspire and energize your home cooking. We’ll guide you through three flavorful, plant-based dishes that are as comforting as they are nutritious. On the Menu: Moong Dal Chilla with Tofu filling – A savory, protein-rich pancake made from green moong lentils, crisp on the edges and filled with seasoned tofu; Indian-Style Lentil Soup – A warming red lentil soup infused with aromatic spices like cumin, ginger, and turmeric—healing, hearty, and full of flavor; Khichri – A beloved one-pot meal of rice and lentils, delicately seasoned and deeply satisfying served with yogurt raita —ideal for cozy nights or wholesome family dinners.

Learn foundational techniques like soaking and cooking lentils, tempering spices, and building layers of flavor from simple ingredients. Whether you're new to lentils or looking for creative ways to use them, you’ll leave with skills and recipes you’ll want to make again and again.

Come hungry to learn, cook, and fall in love with the simplicity and versatility of lentil-based meals!

Ages 12+ are welcome to join in the cooking fun with an adult learner.

Riku and Namrata Savor

Instructor

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Namrata and Riku are lifelong home cooks with a love for bold flavors, traditional techniques, and nourishing meals. Their culinary journey began in their family kitchens, where they learned time-honored recipes passed down through generations. Over the years, they’ve explored a wide range of global and fusion cuisines.

Their classes are designed to be approachable and inspiring. They bring a warm, encouraging energy to the kitchen—offering classes that are welcoming to cooks of all levels. Their teaching draws from Indian culinary roots while celebrating the diversity of plant-forward cooking from around the world.

Through Savor, Namrata and Riku aim to inspire a shift toward more conscious, sustainable eating—offering flavorful, approachable meals that are good for your health and better for the planet.