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Wednesday, May 31, 2023 @12:00pm – 1:00pm EST
Class: Lunch with Alana: Double Curry Daal with Best Hing Ever
Taught by: Alana Sugar, Certified Nutritionist
Join us on May 31st for a fun cooking demonstration as Alana returns to prepare Red Lentil Dal. During our last cooking class, some of you requested a recipe featuring our BEST HING EVER, and this dal recipe does just that. We hope you can join us at 12 noon EST for another fun and informative class featuring simply prepared, delicious Pure Indian Foods.
Recipe: https://blog.pureindianfoods.com/recipe/double-curry-dal-with-best-hing-ever/
Who is Alana?
Alana is a very dear, long-term family friend. Of course, everyone on the Pure Indian Foods staff is considered family! Alana has spent a lot of time in India, and she is incredibly knowledgeable about nutrition and Ayurveda, which is why we've asked her if she would give some of her time to speaking with our customers about Indian cooking and Ayurveda. We are so thankful for her and happy for the positive feedback we've received regarding her webinars so far. Please feel free to email us if you have a webinar topic request! We consider all suggestions.
Past Webinars
Tuesday, June 29, 2022 @12:00pm – 1:00pm EST
Class: Learn to Make Kitchari
Taught by: Alana Sugar, Certified Nutritionist
We’re excited to offer a fun and interactive Kitchari Cooking Class! Discover the awesome nature of this ancient Indian comfort food, an Ayurvedic favorite for nurturing and healing. We’ll cook both green mung dal kitchari and yellow mung dal kitchari and premium aged basmati rice, all while exploring the many nutritional benefits and how you can tailor these foods to fit your basic constitution (dosha-type) with different spices and vegetables. A handout with information, tips and the recipe are included with registration.
Tuesday, July 27, 2022 @12:00pm – 1:00pm EST
Class: Tridoshic Mung Dahl Pancakes
Taught by: Dr. Vijay Jain, MD
We are going to make Tridoshic Mung Dahl Pancakes which are good for all constitutions. It is a great breakfast recipe based on Ayurvedic principles of 6 Tastes. We will also discuss how to create variations to make for a particular constitution. It will be served with Mint Coconut Chutney or lime Mango Chutney.
Tuesday, August 30, 2022 @12:00pm – 1:00pm EST
Class: Learn to Make Kitchari
Taught by: Alana Sugar, Certified Nutritionist
We’re excited to offer a fun and interactive Kitchari Cooking Class! Discover the awesome nature of this ancient Indian comfort food, an Ayurvedic favorite for nurturing and healing. We’ll cook both green mung dal kitchari and yellow mung dal kitchari and premium aged basmati rice, all while exploring the many nutritional benefits and how you can tailor these foods to fit your basic constitution (dosha-type) with different spices and vegetables. A handout with information, tips and the recipe are included with registration.
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 @2:00pm – 3:00pm EST
Class: Refreshing Ayurvedic Summer Drink: Bael Sharbat
Taught by: Shilpa Sankaran, Founder of KOSA Spa; Lalita Sankaran, KOSA Kitchen Creator; Tanya Anderson, KOSA Ayurvedic Health Counselor
Shilpa Sankaran, founder of Kosa Ayurvedic Spa, is joined by her mother Lalita and Kosa Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Tanya Anderson, in this engaging demonstration of a favorite traditional and healing Indian beverage, Bael Sharbat. This popular drink is served in many Indian households to cool, calm and refresh during the hot summer months. It's sweet and sour qualities pacify Pitta dosha and is enjoyed by all ages. We have added some basic elements to customize it for the mid-season between summer and fall, creating a more warming baseline. The demonstration will include how to make the beverage and basic principles of the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda.
Wednesday, Nov 2, 2022 @12:00pm – 1:00pm EST
Class: Autumn Recipes Class
Taught by: Alana Sugar, Certified Nutritionist
Come hang out with Alana on zoom next week! She will be baking Pumpkin Streusel Muffins and making Ghee-Roasted Spiced Pecans. Yum! If you've attended one of Alana's classes before, then you know how much fun she is as a teacher. Her students always enjoy the class discussions, as she's a wealth of information!
Thursday, Feb 16, 2023 @12:00pm – 1:00pm EST
Class: Make Lunch with Alana
Taught by: Alana Sugar, Certified Nutritionist
Join Alana for lunch! She'll be making Kick-Spiced Mini Turkey Muffins and a Winter Salad with Pears, Roasted Walnuts and Mango-Primal Dressing. You can find both recipes on our blog using the links above. Alana is a Certified Nutritionist and is well-versed in Ayurvedic knowledge. She is full of creativity and will teach us how to use a variety of ingredients in new ways! Please join us for a fun and interesting lunch session. Be sure to bring your questions!
Thursday, Feb 21, 2023 @12:00pm – 1:00pm EST
Class: Make Lunch with Alana
Taught by: Alana Sugar, Certified Nutritionist
Join Alana for lunch! She'll be making Simple Chickpea Curry with Garlic Ghee and a Indian Rice with Saffron, Spices and Cashews. You can find both recipes on our blog using the links above. Alana is a Certified Nutritionist and is well-versed in Ayurvedic knowledge. She is full of creativity and will teach us how to use a variety of ingredients in new ways! Please join us for a fun and interesting lunch session. Be sure to bring your questions!
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 @12:00pm – 1:00pm EST
Class: Creative Darjeeling Tea Recipes
Taught by: Alana Sugar, Certified Nutritionist
Welcome to another Pure Indian Foods Online Cooking Class. Join Alana and Courtney for another fun demonstration on April 5th at 12 noon EST. Alana will be making a few beverages with one of her all-star favorites: Darjeeling Green Tea. The recipes include:
Darjeeling Green Tea Latte
Darjeeling Iced Green Tea with Lime, Honey and Fruit
Ayurveda Cardamom-Citrus Immune Support Tea
Darjeeling Green Tea is high in antioxidants; it has a lighter, more delicate, vegetal flavor than black tea and can be enjoyed on its own or alongside light desserts, fish, rice, and cheeses. It contains a small caffeine, so it’s best consumed in the morning or early afternoon.
We look forward to seeing you in class soon!
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 @12:00pm – 1:00pm EST
Class: Make Palak Paneer with Alana
Taught by: Alana Sugar, Certified Nutritionist
Welcome to another Pure Indian Foods Online Cooking Class! By request, Alana will be making Palak Paneer in the Instant Pot and also discussing your Ayurveda questions! Check out the recipe here: https://blog.pureindianfoods.com/recipe/instant-pot-palak-paneer/
What is Palak Paneer?
Palak Paneer is a popular Indian vegetarian dish made with spinach (palak) and paneer, which is a type of Indian cheese. It is a creamy and flavorful dish that originated in North Indian cuisine and has become a favorite among people who enjoy Indian cuisine around the world!