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Curry with Mary – Indian Culinary Workshop
About the Class
Just in time for Indian Independence day on August 15!
Join us for a rich and satisfying journey into Indian home cooking. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to make Butter Chicken, a beloved classic with tender chicken simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce. We’ll also prepare Palak Dal, a nourishing lentil and spinach stew that’s both comforting and full of flavor. To complete the meal, we’ll cook Jeera Rice—fluffy basmati rice infused with toasted cumin seeds. Perfect for anyone wanting to explore the bold, warm flavors of Indian cuisine, this class offers a delicious balance of spice, comfort, and tradition.
Recipes for this class include:
- Butter chicken
- Palak dal
- Jeera Rice
Instructor
Mary Pandey
Namaste and hello! My name is Mary Pandey, born and raised in my beautiful country India. I am a Hotel Management graduate with a Culinary Major, completing my passion for cooking and a deep love for my culture and its rich food traditions. I have worked in many renowned hotels and currently I have stepped aside and raising my beautiful family. Cooking has always been my way of expressing love and bringing people together. I enjoy sharing meals, stories, and recipes with others—it fills me with joy to see food bring smiles. I’m a proud mom of two little foodies and married to a fellow chef, so our home is always full of flavor and creativity. I’m excited to be part of this community and connect with others who share the same love for food!
Location
Class Date & Time
August 15, 2025 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Experience Level
All Levels, Beginning, Intermediate and AdvancedAges
Adults
Class FAQ
We ask that you notify us at least 10 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 days’ notice, we will not be able to provide refunds, due to our contractual obligations and material purchases for each class.
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.
You can view our full class policies and guidelines here.
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 [email protected] so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.
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 [email protected] to request a late addition.
We are always looking for new instructors. You can fill out the form directly here.
