Taste of Westchester: Chutney Masala Indian Bistro

76 Main Street, Irvington, 914-591-5500, www.chutneymasala.com
Indian Spice – Interactive Lesson! Proprietor Navjot Arora, affectionately known as Dr. Spice, shares his vast food knowledge from Jalandhar, Punjab, his childhood home. Enjoy an interactive education on Indian spices used to create the complex flavors that comprise each dish. Try your hand at crafting your own savory turnovers, Samosas with potato, pea and ginger filling served with chana masala, mint chutney and tamarind chutney. Chef will teach us the makings of everyone’s favorite Butter Chicken – yogurt and tomato sauce based. An interesting explanation on an Indian staple, Dal (lentils) Tadka (the process used to fry and bloom the spices). Then explore the technique for a delicious Shrimp Biryani, a fragrant combination of long grain Basmati slow cooked in a special copper vessel, medium spicy with herbs and served with Raita (cucumber yogurt cooler). Experience a quick lesson in the kitchen on the nuances of making a classic nan bread baked fresh in the tandoor. Try a mini-taste of their signature cocktail a Mango Mojito – light rum, muddled limes with mint mango juice. Navjot is a celebrated local chef, winning the 2023 Michelin Bib Gourmand for good quality, good value restaurant. Come explore the tastes of India with this incredible educator!
Cost is $25 (+ $30 in CASH sampling fee, payable to instructor).