About this Event
Join us for a delicious exploration of South Indian comfort food! In this hands-on demonstration, Nithya will prepare a traditional South Indian comfort meal while sharing the techniques, ingredients, and culinary traditions that bring each dish to life.
Along the way, we’ll explore the distinctive flavor profiles of South Indian cuisine and discuss how they differ from those found in North Indian cooking. Discover the role of spices, aromatics, coconut, lentils, rice, and regional ingredients, and learn how geography, climate, and cultural traditions have shaped the diverse cuisines of India.
Come hungry and curious as we cook, taste, and explore the rich culinary traditions of South India.🧡
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About the Instructor
Nithya Krishnan’s journey as a self-taught cook started very early in her life. As a teenager, she took over kitchen responsibilities for her mother’s catering business while doubling as a preschool teacher. Nithya conducts private cooking lessons on demand featuring multi cuisine menus from around the world . She has currently embarked on a small food service venture dubbed “” in Painted Post, NY. But her passion for helping people learn about food culture is still going strong . She believes that anyone can master a recipe if they have the interest, the patience, and the open-minded palate! Nithya teaches all ages, and for her youth culinary classes hopes to get kids excited about cooking!
Event venue & nearby stays
GreenStar Food Co+op, 770 Cascadilla Street, Ithaca, United States
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