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Mastering Dosa in Berkeley: Hands-On South Indian Cooking with Chef Sara - Berkeley

Mastering Dosa in Berkeley: Hands-On South Indian Cooking with Chef Sara

Berkeleyeasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

3 hours

Fitness Level

No special physical fitness required; suitable for all ages and skill levels.

Overview

Learn the secrets of crispy, golden dosas with Chef Sara in Berkeley. This hands-on South Indian cooking class blends culture, technique, and flavor in a fun 3-hour experience.

Berkeley, California

Mastering Dosa: A South Indian Culinary Experience with Chef Sara

Berkeley • Sun, Dec. 7

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About This Adventure

Join Chef Sara for an engaging 3-hour Dosa Cooking Class in Berkeley, where you'll learn to create crispy dosas and flavorful accompaniments. Experience hands-on cooking, enjoy delicious snacks, and gain valuable culinary tips. This unique opportunity combines fun, learning, and the rich flavors of South Indian cuisine!

Duration

3 hours

Location

Berkeley Kitchen - 1509 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94709.

Summary

Join our hands-on Dosa Cooking Class and discover the secrets to making one of South India’s most iconic dishes! You'll learn how to prepare traditional dosa batter, take it home to ferment overnight, and master the art of cooking crispy, golden dosas with Chef Sara!

  • Plain Dosa
  • Cheese Dosa
  • Sambhar (lentil soup)
  • Potato Stuffing
  • Cocunut Chutney
  • Red Chutney
  • Cilantro Chutney
  • Mango Lassi

Class Format:

Each class will begin with a lecture from the chef about the day’s theme and recipes. After this introduction, the group will break up into smaller teams, and start working on the recipes in the class menu. A snack will be served at the beginning of class, and you will be eating the dishes you make at the end of class. You are welcome to eat as much as you’d like in class, though unfortunately, our zoning permit does not allow us to have students take food home.

Health and Safety:

• Masks are optional • COVID protocols are subject to change to reflect local and state mandates.

What to wear/bring to class:

• Close toed shoes are mandatory. High heels, open toed shoes, sandals, flip flops are NOT allowed in the kitchen. • Shoulder-length hair or longer needs to be worn back and away from your face; we have plenty of hair ties in the kitchen for you to use and keep. • Feel free to bring a favorite apron or a knife you want to practice with but know that we will supply aprons and all the tools you need for use during class.

Allergies:

Please take a look at the class menu. If you think you might be allergic to anything on the menu, please indicate it on your class registration and if you have a concern, get in touch and we can double check the ingredient list classes@kitchenonfire.com.

Wine and Beer:

We whole-heartedly invite class participants (who are 21 and older) to bring any wine or beer they would like to enjoy during class for personal consumption. Kitchen on Fire employees cannot open or serve beverages you bring into the kitchen. We cannot sell or distribute alcohol and we uphold ABC regulations. No minor can drink and we cannot have intoxicated students attending a class.  

Chef's Bio

Chef Sara has been in the culinary industry for the last 25 years. She has been hosting cooking classes for two decades. Her teaching style is very simple, and her cooking classes are very informative. Students go home with tons of knowledge about Different spices and how to use them to balance out flavors. Chef Sara will also give lots of tips about what to look for when buying ingredients for your recipes. Chef Sara is charismatic, friendly, and fun to be with. Come join her class to learn how to cook delicious meals with some helpful techniques.

Happy Cooking!

Adventure Tips

Pre-soak Ingredients in Advance

Ensure rice and lentils are soaked overnight to achieve the perfect dosa batter fermentation.

Use a Well-Seasoned Griddle

A hot, non-stick pan will help create that signature crispy dosa texture.

Bring an Appetite

Expect to taste multiple doses of dosas and chutneys – this is a flavorful experience!

Ask About Spice Levels

Communicate your heat preference to Chef Sara to customize chutneys and sambar to your taste.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Urban squirrels
  • Songbirds frequenting nearby parks

History

Berkeley has long welcomed diverse culinary traditions, nurturing communities that bring global flavors to life.

Conservation

Chef Sara emphasizes using locally sourced, organic ingredients, reducing waste through careful prep and composting leftovers.

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Recommended Gear

Apron

Essential

Protects your clothes during hands-on cooking.

Notebook and Pen

Useful for jotting down Chef Sara's tips and recipes.

Camera or Smartphone

Capture the cooking process and your delicious results.

Reusable Water Bottle

Essential

Stay hydrated during the class.