Diwali is the perfect time to renew our focus on the positive things in life. Anyone can celebrate this festival of lights with food, fun, and friends. In this class, we’ll learn some simple shortcuts for creating an inspiring and festive dinner party! Come hungry—we’ll enjoy cooking and eating a meal together, and you’ll leave with tips and recipes for hosting your own Indian-inspired dinner.

Menu

– Puff Pastry Chaat

– Paneer Makhani

– Okra Curry

– Rice Pilaf

– Kesari (sweet Indian pudding)

About Varu Chilakamarri: Varu Chilakamarri is a second-generation Indian American who learned to cook traditional South Indian cuisine from her mother.  Varu is a writer and attorney who loves creating easy recipes that are influenced by the food of her parents but adapted to fit a busy home kitchen.  She’s contributed to the Hill Rag, the Huffington Post, and Bon Appétit.  Find more of her recipes in her cookbook, Indian Cuisine for the Busy Vegetarian, and on her website, www.busyvegetariankitchen.com.

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This class requires at least 6 participants. Participants will be notified if the minimum is not met. Registration will close a couple days before the class so the instructor can shop for the appropriate amount of ingredients. 

Hill Center is dedicated to making our programming equitable and accessible to all. If cost, accessibility, or other obstacles are a barrier to attending a program, please contact programs@hillcenterdc.org and we will be happy to work out a solution.