Meatless Meals: Celebrate AAPI Month with Sapna Punjabi

For ages 13 & up

Dal (dried beans, lentils, peas, and legumes) and rice are the perfect soulmates. They not only make a delicious pairing but they form a completely balanced and nutritious meal. You'll learn to make a popular street food from Moradabad served with a fresh, green chutney; a twist on a traditional dessert sweetened with dates instead of refined sugar; and a refreshing beverage featuring toasted fennel seeds and cardamom. As Sapna introduces you to each dish and shows you how to make it, you'll sit back, relax, and enjoy a meatless meal that is not only good, but good for you.

For ages 13 & up. Attendees not yet 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult who has purchased a ticket. Tickets are priced per person. Each attendee must purchase a ticket.

Dal Chawal: 85 Vegetarian Indian Recipes Combining the Power of Dal & Rice by Sapna Punjabi will be available for sale on the night of class. Sapna will personalize copies purchased at Central Market.

ABOUT SAPNA PUNJABI

SAPNA PUNJABI , MS, RDN, LD, is a Culinary Wellness Specialist, Registered Dietitian, Ayurvedic Practitioner, and creator of beSPICED based in Dallas, Texas. Born and raised in Mumbai, India, she moved to the United States in 1998 to pursue her graduate studies. She combines her Indian roots with her Western nutritional training to empower people with skills for easy and effortless cooking, helping them achieve wellness through everyday food and spices. An engaging speaker, educator, and advocate in the field of culinary wellness, Sapna leads cooking classes and wellness workshops, owns a line of heirloom spice products, and hosts a vibrant YouTube channel celebrating food, life, and all things spice. With more than 20 years of experience, including an extensive clinical background, a lifelong personal practice of vegetarianism, and expertise in Ayurvedic medicine, Sapna is passionate about spreading awareness of the healing power of food and spices, seasonal eating, and the profound effects they have on our body, mind, and soul. Sapna has collaborated with Slow Food USA and National Ayurveda Medical Association, is the former president of Dallas Dietetic Alliance, and is actively involved with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

• Dal Moradabadi (Creamy Yellow Moong Dal topped with Chutneys)

• Hari Chutney (Cliantro, Mint & Green Apple Chutney)

• Khajur Ki Keer (Date & Rice Pudding)

• Saunf Ka Sharbat (Fennel Cooler)

Safety & Precautions

• At check-in, you will be asked to sign a waiver before entering the Cooking School.

• For that reason, we ask that all attendees arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the confirmed start time of the class.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Central Market Austin North Lamar, 4001 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, United States