Authentic Chaat & Indian Fusion Cooking Class in Atlanta with Naina

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Host Bio: Naina is a culinary entrepreneur and teaching people how to cook brings her the utmost joy! Her passion for food, cooking, and spices has taken her on a mission to demystify the cuisine of India, Persia, and the Near East. A warm and fun host, Naina is excited to help guests experience the joy of making and enjoying chaat (Indian street food) as well as Indian-inspired Southern dishes. She hosts from her beautiful home and kitchen in Decatur, a suburb of Atlanta. When she isn’t cooking or with her family, you will probably find Chef Naina meditating! Cooking Class Description: Meet your host Naina at her large and beautifully designed home and kitchen in Decatur, located 20 minutes from mid-town Atlanta. Join her in her kitchen, a wide open contemporary space, and sip on a refreshing drink and snack as you learn to cook an Indian-inspired seasonal meal. During this professional, hands-on Indian cooking class in Atlanta, learn the techniques involved in making 2-3 dishes such as a chaat, an Indian street food appetizer characterized by an explosion of flavors, an Indian-inspired Southern main dish, and a dessert. A confidence-inspiring cook, Naina encourages people to cook based on what they taste, see and smell. You will learn to cook 2-3 dishes from scratch during your cooking lesson which lasts about 2 hours. After cooking, sit down at the table to share the Indian meal you helped prepare with Naina. The cost of your meal includes wine or beer. On days that they are available, you will be joined by Naina's husband Cyrus, a beer aficionado, and her two children. Naina is excited to share her culture through food and offers an authentic Indian cooking class in Atlanta. This private, cooking class and meal with Naina lasts about 3 hours. Market Tour Description: Meet your host Naina at Your Dekalb Farmer's Market. This is a lively, indoor-covered market with a wide selection of produce, meat, seafood, and specialty foods. Walk through the market and explore with your host local and regional produce, meat, and spices sold by her favored vendors at the market. If you chose the market tour + cooking class option, you will purchase a few ingredients that you will use during your cooking class after the market tour. Your market tour will last about one hour. If you're interested in a tour of an authentic Indian market instead, let Naina know when making your booking. She will meet you at Cherians International Groceries and give you a tour. Learn about the ingredients that go into Indian cooking as Naina introduces you to a variety of Indian spices, lentils, grains, and tropical vegetables that you may not see in a regular grocery store. After picking up a few ingredients for your meal, Naina will drive you back 5-min to her home to begin your cooking class. NOTE: This host offers multiple experience types. Please choose the experience you want when selecting "Time" when making your booking.