Sonoma Community Center
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Events
Grandmas Kitchen – Indian Lunch with Baa Mina
Sunday, July 20 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Age
18+Class Details
Schedule
Sunday, July 20, 2025
11 AM – 1 PM
Instructor
Meena Patel
Location
Ages
Adults
Skill Levels
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Registration Cost
About the class
From a young age, girls learn the secrets of spices, the rhythm of rolling chapatis, and the art of balancing flavors alongside their mothers and grandmothers. These lessons go beyond recipes; they’re a celebration of culture, family, and love shared through food.
Join Mina, a talented home cook with years of experience, as she welcomes you into her kitchen to prepare Pav Bhaji—a beloved Indian street food and comfort dish. This flavorful vegetable curry is a vibrant medley of mashed potatoes, tomatoes, peas, bell peppers, and aromatic spices, slow-cooked to perfection and served with buttery, toasted buns (pav). Rich, tangy, and slightly spicy, Pav Bhaji is a dish that warms the heart and delights the senses.
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn:
- The secret blend of spices that give Pav Bhaji its signature taste
- Tips for achieving the perfect texture and consistency
- How to toast the pav (buns) for an authentic finish
- The cultural significance of this dish in Indian households
After cooking together, sit down and savor the delicious meal you’ve prepared, just like a family gathering in an Indian home. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner, this class is a wonderful way to connect with Indian traditions and enjoy a homemade feast.
About the instructor
Minakshi Patel
Instructor
Class FAQ
All Memberships(Excluding the $50/year tier) receive 10% off any purchase above $40. You should have received your discount code in your membership confirmation email.
If you have any questions regarding the use of your code, you can contact Sean Baskin at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org or call the office at (707)938-4626.
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The Sonoma Community Center is committed to creating an accessible learning environment. If you require any special considerations(medical, physical, learning) please share them with Sean Baskin, Program Associate, by emailing him at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.
We ask that you notify us at least 10 business days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 business days notice, we will not be able to provide a full refund. A flat cancellation fee of $15 will be charged to cover the transaction fee.
Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee (minus the payment processing and services fee), or credit towards a future class. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.
All credits must be used within 1 year.
Late additions to any program, class, or workshop that has already begun will be allowed on a per-case basis depending upon the Program Director & instructors approval. Late additions will have to pay the full registration cost of the class, along with any materials fees, and will not be prorated for the time missed. You may reach out to the program directors directly, or the Program Associate Sean Baskin at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org to request a late addition.
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