Learn to cook flavorful homestyle Indian dishes using local Maine ingredients

Duration

3 Hours

Rates

Non-Member: $65 MFBEC Member: $55.25

Our members save 15% on their class registrations! Learn more about membership benefits and sign up at www.mfbec.org.

About the Classes

Join San Rudra of Damariscotta’s Banyan Tree food truck to embark on a culinary journey where Maine's local bounty meets the vibrant flavors of India. Get hands-on as you learn to craft homestyle Indian dishes using fresh ingredients sourced from Maine farmers and fishermen. During each class, participants will cook up a delectable dish plus accompaniments, exploring essential Indian cooking techniques and flavor combinations. Once the dishes are cooked, stick around to enjoy dinner as a group before packing up your leftovers to share with friends and family at home.

2025 Dates

Each class will focus on a different dish and featured ingredient:

• Friday, May 2 @ 5 pm: Chicken & Mung Beans
• Friday, May 9 @ 5 pm: Chicken & Mung Beans
• Thursday May 15 @ 5 pm: Palak Paneer
• Friday, May 30th @ 5 pm: Fish Malai Curry & Stir Fried Greens
• Thursday, June 5th @ 5 pm: Paneer Masala
• Thursday, June 19th @ 5 pm: Paneer Masala
• Thursday, July 10th @ 5 pm: Chaat & Pav Bhaji
• Thursday, July 24th @ 5 pm: Chaat & Pav Bhaji
• Thursday, August 14th @ 5 pm: Eggplant Two Ways & Mom's Dal
• Thursday, August 28th @ 5 pm: Eggplant Two Ways & Mom's Dal
• Thursday, September 4th @ 5 pm: Chicken & Mung Beans
• Thursday, September 18th @ 5 pm: Homestyle Chicken Curry
• Thursday, October 2nd @ 5 pm: Goat Stir Fry
• Thursday, October 16th @ 5 pm: Goat Stir Fry

All ingredients, supplies and recipes will be provided. Your ticket also includes a drink of your choice to enjoy with dinner – Maine beer, wine, cider, mead or soda.

Important Note: Please pay extra attention that you are signing up for the correct date when you register! Classes in this series often sell out and we may not be able to transfer your registration if you mistakenly register for the wrong date.

About San

San was born in India and spent the first half of his life there. He is an accomplished financial services executive with diverse, progressive experience across global locations.

San's love for food started early at his home with recipes and flavors that were passed down the generations. During his corporate stint in the Philippines, he met his wife Florence, who exposed San to the oriental flavors and styles of cooking.

San shared a very special bond with his Bapi (Dad) whom he lost in 2021. Bapi had a profound love for cooking and spent many an evening with friends and family over food. San's food truck Banyan Tree is a testament to Bapi's cooking skills and also symbolizes Florence and San's journey, putting down roots in Maine. You will find San and Florence and their two wonderful kids in Banyan Tree on Saturday and Sunday afternoons throughout the summer at Oxbow Brewing in Newcastle.

Thank You!

This class series is generously sponsored by SKORDO, empowering home cooks, from novice to foodie, to prepare and enjoy good food with the ones they love. !SKORDO logo