My name is Shri Repp and my mission is to educate and teach folks about Indian cooking. I run this IACP nominated food blog where I share free resources and recipes to get you started on your cooking journey. In addition, I teach hands on in-person Indian cooking classes in the Seattle area.
Upcoming Classes
If you are interested in attending a cooking with me, here are some of the classes I am currently scheduled for at The Pantry in Seattle. The classes are hands on and have between 12-16 people in class and are ~3 hours long.
September 7th/8th
Indian Chai Party
Reimagine a British high tea from an Indian perspective. Learn how to make 3 different chais, samosas, dhokla, and cucumber mint chutney sandos.
Private Classes or Dinners
If you are looking for a more intimate private class or dinner ~4 students, we can schedule a private class or dinner for you at my space. Here are some of the class topics I teach or can be transformed into a dinner instead (I cook and you just eat :P)
Indian Flatbreads
This class is a master an introduction to the three types of Indian flatbreads, and the techniques for perfecting them in your own home. In this class...
- Spinach Chapathi - whole wheat flatbread charred and speckled with spinach
- Aloo Paratha - Potata and herb stuffed flatbread
- Malabar Parotta - Flakey, ghee-laminated flatbread
Indian Chaat
The word chaat when translated literally means “to lick,” but this word also represents a huge category of dishes eaten as snacks on the street corners of India. In this class, we will make...
- Tamarind date sauce
- Cilantro mint chutney
- Dahi for chaat (lemon yogurt sauce)
- Papdi chaat - We will make homemade papdi carom seed crackers, layered with potatoes, veggies, and chickpeas
- Pani Puri - We will make stuff puris for pani puri and eat them with a spicy pani and a sweet pani for a one-bite, burst-in-your mouth chaat.
- Bhel Puri - Puffed rice and roasted peanut chaat tossed with fresh veggies.
Indian Chai Party
Chai is a delicious South Asian black tea steeped in spices, milk, and sugar. In this class you will learn the complicated history of chai while reimagining a typical Western tea party into an Indian chai party. You will make...
- Masala chai - Sweet and spicy
- Rose chai - Floral
- Mint chutney and cucumber sandwiches
- Potato and pea filled samosas
- Spongy Khaman Dhokla - Savory chickpea flour sponge cake tempered with spices and freshly grated coconut.
South Indian Winter Comfort Food
This class is all enjoying warm and comforting South Indian winter dishes. In this class you will make ...
- Indian Mutton Bone Broth Soup
- Chow Chow Kootu - Creamy and Buttery Lentil and Squash Stew ladled over fluffy Basamati rice
- Cabbage Poriyal - Stir Fried Cabbage with curry leaves,
- Crispy Masala Vadas - Lentil, onion, and curry leaf fritters.
- Javvarisi Payasam - Sweet cardamom tapioca pudding with ghee toasted raisins and nuts.
Contact Me
If you want to contact me to book a class, please email me at moonriceshri at gmail dot com.