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Cooking With Shanti...

Cooking with Shanti is all about healthy Indian vegan and vegetarian cooking. Shanti Kalaga hails from India and moved to USA. She is a HR Professional by training and is also very passionate about cooking. Her initial foray into cooking was when her mother introduced her to the extraordinary culinary range of Indian Vegetarian Cooking. She likes to experiment with various types of cuisine, not just Indian. Shanti began teaching vegetarian cooking at her erstwhile home in White Bear Lake, MN in and enjoyed it very much. Since April 2015, she conducted dozens of successful cooking classes involving many creative recipes; using a variety of herbs, spices and other unique ingredients. She takes delight in patiently explaining the process to her audience, demonstrates the preparation and the actual cooking activity and then shares the food with the guests. Shanti is specific about hygiene and uses all fresh ingredients.Her cooking participants range between the ages of 8 to 90 years. Shanti moved to Glen Burnie because of her husband's new job and after moving back to Glen Burnie, MD, she is back in action and is successful in attracting even more guests and conducts more frequent classes.  Shanti serves her participants with Chai tea as they arrive and the fresh herbs and aroma of the Tea keeps the guest active all through the class. 

The best part of her class is when you get to sample the food in the cute little cups that she serves the food right out of the pan. 

The classes take place in Shanti's kitchen.

Cooking Classes

Shanti's Indian vegetarian cooking classes are hands-on, both participating and interacting experience. Each three-hour class involves lots of fun enjoying Chai Tea and other healthy beverages. Followed by networking, sit and eat. All classes are in the comfort of her home. The cost is $60 per person.
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Testimonials

I have taken several cooking classes with Shanti and I have learned a lot. She is a wonderful cook and a teacher. After eating what we cooked, there are containers to take home more food! The food is delicious!

Kathleen lafferty

My husband,daughter and I have attended classes together numerous times because we enjoy the experience so much. We learn how to cook great tasting Indian food and have recipes to bring home to recreate the meal. We get to learn about Indian culture through Shanti’s stories. We get to hang out with a group of people that become friends over the course of 3 hours. We eat a fabulous meal and take home left overs. Finally, we leave smelling of rich, exotic spices that underscore the unique experience We just had!

Renee Pagano

Shanti was my dear neighbor for many years in Minnesota. My teen daughter, her friends, and my friends have enjoyed Shanti's cooking, hospitality and warm personality each time we attended one of her cooking classes in her home. I still have her recipes handy, with the clear instructions and the handy list of ingredients so I can attempt to taste her food again with my own efforts. Favorites for our family: mango rice, peanut chutney and masala dosa. mmmmmmmm.

Deborah Torenvliet

My husband and I started taking these classes as a date night. We continued each month because we loved trying new food and we now make lots of indian dishes at home. Shanti is a great instructor and my husband now loves vegetarian Indian food. Shanti has met with me at the indian grocery store to help me find ingredients for our dinners!!

Kim Roeker

I have been to several of Shanti's classes and they were all a Wonderful experience! Delicious food, great stories of India, and meeting interesting people. I would highly RECOMMEND these classes!

Jen maahs

With being intrigued with different cultures and enjoying the food, I receive the best of both worlds by PARTICIPATING in shanti's classes. Her patience, humor, expertise and love of both teaching and for people make the classes even more enjoyable. You get to walk away with knowledge, recipes, a full belly and take home food! It's truly amazing what shanti can do with veggies, rice, cream of wheat and many other dishes. Each class is a new surprise! If you're doing a #keto diet, shanti's class can give your veggies and your taste buds a whole different perspective.

Mendy Brumfiel

I enjoy these classes so much and look forward to them. Shanti is such a good cook and patient teacher. I come away from each class with A renewed appreciation for Indian cuisine and great recipes for my private library..

Les prosser

Shanti, You are an amazing teacher! I really enjoyed your class and plan to participate in another when my work schedule allows.

Dana dieRkes

Shanti, I have enjoyed every single class taken with you, every one of them different and full of cultural deliciousness! Learning about cooking has taught me so much about Indian Cuisine and much of that is because of you and your ability to share your love of your country.

Angie Rodriguez

Shanthi, Thank you for a lovely Evening. The Chana Masala, Coconut Rice and Sooji Ka Halwa were Amazing!!

Sara Kallay

Shanti-Thank you for a wonderful learning experience, Can't wait to make everything at home.

Kyle and Sara Russell
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