Indian Cooking Classes San Jose

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Adnan s.

Booked the class The Best Vegan Biryani Ever with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

amazing kind chef. what is truly great here is that you learn basics that apply to everything.

Naomi B.

Booked the class The Best Vegan Biryani Ever with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

Wow--we made Vegetable Biryani (easily made vegan) which was amazing. We accompanied it with tandoori potatoes and halwa for dessert. Chef Parsati was so welcoming and encouraging, talking fast and working at the same time in her well-stocked kitchen. My son gave me the gift of the cooking class for my birthday and I brought a friend. I bought a spice box from Chef Parsati so I could make this festive meal at home. So excited. What a fun adventure. Highly recommend to all.

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Connie L.

Booked the class Spice-Filled Indian Cuisine with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

Chef Raaje was so welcoming and a pleasure to have as an instructor. The class and recipe was very easy to follow even as a beginner. She is mindful of your spice tolerance and everything came out so delicious! I would definitely recommend her class to anyone who has an interest in learning how to cook Indian cuisine.

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Siwin C.

Booked the class Biryani and South Indian Classics with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

From chopping and mixing to sautÃ©ing, frying, and tasting, my two teenage boys had an absolute blastâ€”every step of the cooking class was filled with fun and laughter. Chef Rajeswari was incredibly warm and welcoming; it felt like weâ€™d known her for years! This was truly one of the best family experiences Iâ€™ve had with my teens in a long time. And the highlight? Chicken 65â€”my absolute favorite! It is a MUST-try!

Elias C.

Booked the class Biryani and South Indian Classics with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

Chef Rajeswari was truly a delight. I can not stress how easy and personable the class was. From the moment we came in, Chef greeted us with a smile and took care of taking the time of not only explaining what we would be cooking, but also a bit about her self, her background and asked about us as well. She would make sure to constantly check on how we were doing while cooking, and would give us tips on what could be done if we wanted to make the food on our own time. Genuinely, can not express how much I recommend this class, it was a privilege learning how to cook from her.

Stephanie B.

Booked the class North Indian Favorites with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

I had SUCH a wonderful time with Chef Rajeswari! She was so informative and passionate about the food she cooks. The meal was delicious and I'm excited to try the recipes at home. I can't recommend Chef Rajeswari enough!!

sisamouth T.

Booked the class North Indian Favorites with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

Chef Rajeswari was great! She instantly made my wife and daughter feel at home. The food was amazing. She had so many tips! The experience was a surprise gift for my birthday, I would recommend this class to anyone who likes Indian food and wants to improve their skills in the kitchen.

Mary L.

Booked the class Authentic South Indian Brunch with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

Chef Rajeswari is very proud of her culture and this experience included her sharing a LOT about Indian food. We chose the South Indian Brunch class for a date night. 1) We were greeted with a wonderful chai which made us feel warmly welcomed. 2) We LOVED the coconut chutney--Chef showed us the ways to add spice and bloom peanut oil to give it more dimensions. 3) Our favorite dish was the dosa and we cannot wait to try it with various options as a snack. All in all we recommend Chef Raje! This was a great date night and I could see it being a great mom-child experience or a mom's night out. Thanks!

Daniel M.

Booked the class Biryani and South Indian Classics with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

This was an extraordinary class! Chef Rajeswari is impeccably organized, and everything was perfectly measured and arranged for us to use. Especially since this is a new class, I was amazed at how smoothly everything flowed - Disney could take notes from her on how to handle cleaning and transitions! We chopped the vegetables, chopped fresh herbs from her garden, and cooked/assembled all 4 dishes. I really appreciate how while we were assembling, she explained all the sorts of techniques and varieties in this style of cooking. For example, in our session I learned how to prepare the ginger garlic paste at home, the different varieties of Indian rice besides basmati, what sorts of oils work best for frying Chicken 65, and the delightful story of its name! Most important, of course, is the listed dishes themselves - and those were phenomenal. For the Chicken 65 we prepared the marinade and fried the chicken, along with the delightful touch of fresh curry leaves at the end. I've never made biryani before - that is why I took the class - and the biryani that we made was more delicious that what I've had at restaurants. The raita and lassi were simple and very good - and I learned, for example, that I can add milk (and even ice cream) to my lassi to make it a bit smoother. After taking this class, I feel that I can make these on my own. When we sat down to dinner, there was a ton of food that we'd cooked and it all smelled and tasted delicious. Chef Rajeswari also brought out a few items which were not on the menu that she'd prepared beforehand, and they were - of course - fantastic. Chef Rajewsari (and her husband) is kind, charming, welcoming, and an absolute delight to learn from. Her recipes are delicious, and she is just really fun to be with! I will be trying out the printed recipes on my own in a few days, and I fully intend to take more of her classes in the future.

Yichen S.

Booked the event Authentic Flavors of India with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

We had such a wonderful time at Chef Parsatiâ€™s place! Canâ€™t wait to be back for more classes!

Kit A.

Booked the class Vegan Indian Spread with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

Thank you so much, Chef Parsati! This was a phenomenal birthday present! We learned to make INCREDIBLE, accessible, delicious vegan food that we will absolutely be making again in our own home. Chef Parsati is brilliant and was fantastic at explaining what and why she was doing. She allowed the class to be hands on and was kind enough to answer all of our questions about techniques and Indian cooking in general. She was incredibly mindful and attentive to ingredients used especially given our food restrictions. Her home was beautiful and absolutely spotless, and she made us feel so welcomed in her space. We are looking forward to booking another cooking class with her in the future!

Alon S.

Booked the class Indian Cooking Techniques with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

It was amazing! Chef Parsati was fantastic and focused on making short, healthy, and flavorful meals that were better than restaurants! I highly recommend this class and Chef Parsati.

Maayan H.

Booked the class Indian Cooking Techniques with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

Chef Parsati was wonderful - highly recommended

Quin C.

Booked the class Vegan Indian Spread with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

My mom and I had a great time! Chef Parsati was friendly and accommodating and clearly loves cooking and teaching. The meals were delicious and not intimidating at all. We look forward to cooking more Indian food at home.

Tatiana S.

Booked the class Indian Cooking Techniques with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

Very great experience! The food was fantastic and the company was great. Loved our time learning.

Agadezian B.

Booked the class Indian Cooking Techniques with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

Awesome class! Very informative and relaxed.

micaela g.

Booked the class Balanced Ayurvedic Cooking with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

Chef Parsati cooking class was fun and educational! She explained everything thoroughly and made us feel invited the entire time.

Christine R.

Booked the class Indian Cooking Techniques with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

She is excellent. I highly recommend her cooking classes. She is a great teacher and her recipes are easy to follow. Her knowledge of Indian cooking is diverse from all regions of India. She provides a great location and space for the class.

Manzhen C.

Booked the class Healthy Seasonal Indian Cuisine with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

Chef Parsati was awesome! She was very knowledgeable about cooking and shared tips in a easy to remember way. The food was amazing (healthy seasonal indian cuisine) and I am already planning on making it for my friends this week. My team had a great time cooking and eating together in your home. Thank you!

Wendy A.

Booked the class Indian Cooking Techniques with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

All I can say is WOW!!! My college son (21) and I had a wonderful experience learning about Indian cooking, spices, how to combine, and how to enjoy. Chef Parsati was so welcoming, full of knowledge and a vast background of all cuisines. My son and I made the exact same meal for my family a few days later and everyone loved it. My husband said "this is the best curry I've had this side of England" I can't wait to make it again for friends and show off my new skills and understanding of Indian cuisine. Thank you Chef Parsati. You made my special time with my boy a memorable experience.

Andy C.

Booked the class Indian Cooking Techniques with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

Chef Parsati's class was fun and informative, and of course, the food was delicious. Chef took the time to explain to us the nuances of Indian cuisine's flavors and techniques while creating a welcoming environment for the group to cook in. We highly recommend this class!

Will D.

Booked the class Vegetarian Indian Comfort Food with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

Chef Parsati's skill in cooking and teaching is only matched by her enthusiasm. The entire experience was wonderful from learning new cooking techniques, to the conversation, and of course the food was incredible. She has a wealth of knowledge both in how to make excellent food, but also how to cook in an accessible, healthy way. I'd recommend her classes to anyone looking for a great cooking class and overall experience!

Lilly L.

Booked the class Indian Cooking Techniques with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

Chef Parsati's Indian Cooking Techniques class is the second class I have taken from her. As with my first experience, the class was a delight, with easy-to-follow, hands-on instruction provided with informative technical and historic background. Chef Parsati goes out of here way to ensure a warm, comfortable, and accommodating atmosphere, with the class culminating with a lunch of the truly delicious food we prepared. After the first class, I was easily able to prepare every dish presented and have done so repeatedly. I look forward to cooking the the dishes from my second class. Furthermore, as I did with the first class, I also look forward to applying the lessons learned, both in cooking techniques and Indian spices, to other dishes. Chef Parsati's classes were well worth the money, and I recommend them. In fact, Chef Parsati offers yet another class that includes Indian royal chicken/vegetable biriyani. I plan to take that class next.

Melissa a.

Booked the class Vegetarian Indian Comfort Food with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

Thanks Chef Parsati for giving us a wonderful experience for my birthday! Excited to try cooking more curries in the future.

Diana S.

Booked the class Balanced Ayurvedic Cooking with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

I did the Ayurveda course from Chef Parsati as a Christmas gift for my mom and she loved it!!! The experience was amazing, all the meals we cooked were so delicious, and we learned so much about the ayurveda cooking from Chef Parsati. I am a full on beginner but I felt comfortable in Chef Parsati's kitchen. The vibes were great and the food. 10/10 experience!

Bryson B.

Booked the class Indian Cooking Techniques with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

Chef Parsati was an absolute delight. She welcomed us into her home and indulged us in the techniques related to Indian cooking. She shared her wealth of knowledge in the culinary field and made sure we understood the process of the foods we were cooking. The dishes we made were incredibly delicious, and we definitely want to make them again. We highly recommend chef Parsati!

Jeeves .

Booked the class Healthy Seasonal Indian Cuisine with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

Chef Parsati is amazing! She's travelled and lived all over the world and brings that experience along with a strong culinary knowledge into her cooking. She's a great teacher and welcomed us into our home where we took her heathy Indian cooking class. We learned a lot, the food was delicious, and Parsati's timing to be able to fit four dishes (two entrees, a dessert, and an appetizer) in a short time frame was definitely impressive. We had an amazing time, so thank you Chef Parsati!

Samuel S.

Booked the class Vegetarian Indian Comfort Food with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

Chef Parsati was professional, informative, and a joy to cook with. Would recommend!

David F.

Booked the class Vegan Indian Spread with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

I only wish we had triple the time. So much she has to teach and so many stories!

Namita N.

Booked the class Healthy Seasonal Indian Cuisine with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

Chef Parsati was awesome. She explained minutest of details while letting us prepare the food. Those tips and tricks are the ones that will make your food shine. Also, she will ask you what are you looking for from this class and she will make sure you learn it from this class. She even told us how to pair certain dishes to enhance the taste of overall meal. I loved her class and recommend it to everyone.

Katarina P.

Booked the class Vegetarian Indian Comfort Food with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

Chef Parsati was wonderful. She is very sweet and knowledgeable, and made us feel at home and confident in the kitchen. Such a great experience!

Yaara O.

Booked the class Indian Cooking Techniques with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

It was very fun and we learned a lot about Indian food culture.

ValÃ©ry N.

Booked the class Vegan Indian Spread with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

My partner and I had the most lovely afternoon cooking with Chef Parsati. I never cook and felt very welcome, learned a tons, and she made me want to start cooking! Highly recommending her class!

Chassagne Y.

Booked the class Vegetarian Indian Comfort Food with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

It was our first time to take a cooking class and we really enjoyed it. Chef Parsati was warm and welcoming, and gave practical tips that are helpful for home cooking. The class was fun and the food was delicious!

Steven M.

Booked the class Vegetarian Indian Comfort Food with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

Chef Parsati did a great job of explaining the principles while we cooked. We participated in making 5 different dishes and they were all delicious. We're looking forward to trying ourselves at home!

Catherine W.

Booked the class Indian Cooking Techniques with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

Thank you Chef Parsati! My son and I had so much fun cooking with you and the 4 servings he ate were a testament to your recipes! We canâ€™t wait to do more classes with you.

Kaylee W.

Booked the class Vegan Indian Spread with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

We had a wonderful time learning from and cooking with Chef Parsati! She is so kind, welcoming and truly a wealth of knowledge. We learned so much about different spices and proper food preparation. The food we made was absolutely delicious and the class was so much fun! Chef Parsati brings so much energy to her class and all her years of experience really shine through. I would definitely recommend her classes to others and plan to take another class from her soon!

Laura V.

Booked the class Vegetarian Indian Comfort Food with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

Chef Parsati is wonderful! I booked her class as a gift for my boyfriend. The class was just us and another couple, which was the perfect size to do a lot ourselves while also having time to watch, listen, and absorb everything she was teaching us. She clearly knows a lot about Indian cooking, and cooking in general, and was an excellent host. Definitely recommend anything she is teaching!

Nathan L.

Booked the class Vegetarian Indian Comfort Food with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

If you are a first time Chef or an experienced one, look no further than Chef Parsati. Not only did me and my date learn all about Indian cuisine, but we had a wonderful time with her as well. She talks super fast, but is incredibly knowledgeable and understanding to new cooks. She is also incredibly patient and I never felt that she was rushing us. Quite the opposite, I actually felt that she was more happy to share her craft with us, and I really couldn't be happier with the experience. The cauliflower dish we made was the best vegetarian dish I ever tasted and the lentils we made were to die for. Chef, thank you so much for making this night possible and I hope to come again soon!

Devni G.

Booked the class Indian Cooking Techniques with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

I had an amazing time and learned a lot about cooking techniques! Thank you Chef Parsati.

Kaylie L.

Booked the class Vegetarian Indian Comfort Food with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

Efficient cooking experience and delicious food

Conrad S.

Booked the class Balanced Ayurvedic Cooking with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

This class was amazing and the food we made was delicious! The class was in a beautiful kitchen, and Chef Parsati was very careful about cleanliness and safety. We used organic whole fresh ingredients and Chef Parsati explained each step and ingredient to make sure we were learning as we went. She even offered tips about adapting these recipes for different kitchens and using them for meal prepping. She provided us the recipes after, and Iâ€™m excited to try these out again at home. Overall a wonderful experience!

Katharina R.

Booked the class Indian Cooking Techniques with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

We made a delicious meal, and I learned some tips about Indian cuisine. Thank you!

Brian K.

Booked the class Indian Cooking Techniques with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

Chef Parsati was great! The food was delicious and she gave us all a chance to learn the traditional dishes. She was very personable as well and made us feel comfortable in the kitchen. Plenty of good food. I now have a favorite Indian dish; I used to think it was butter chicken but Chicken Pasanda is sooo much better!

Jay A.

Booked the class Vegan Indian Spread with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

I booked a private lesson with Chef Parsati, and she is AMAZING. The class was perfectly tailored to meet my needs. She really takes the time to listen and customize your learning experience to ensure you get the most out of it. I have learned so much from Chef Parsati. I highly, highly, highly recommend booking with her. She is a wealth of knowledge, and an incredible instructor! You will love her teachings.

Amir A.

Booked the class Vegetarian Indian Comfort Food with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

We attended Chef Parsatiâ€™s class to celebrate my wifeâ€™s birthday and loved it! We did a vegetarian Indian class and made delicious aloo gobi, pilau, dahl, and raita all from scratch. Parsati led a very hands-on class and gave us helpful tips for the dishes we were cooking as well as Indian cooking in general. Her pointers on spices and sauces were especially helpful. Her kitchen and dining area was comfortable and clean and she made us feel welcome and covid-safe. Would definitely recommend for people looking for a lovely evening and new recipes!

David F.

Booked the class Explore Northern India with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

My son gave me a cooking class with Chef Parsati for my 66th birthday, and had kept the event/destination a surprise to me -- the two of us comprised her whole class. The experience was relaxed, informative, fun, and culminated with our enjoying the products of our labor. (Chef Parsati graciously called herself our "sous chef", letting us do all the key steps beyond her orderly preparation setting out the ingredients, ready for slicing, chopping, etc.) She made us feel at home immediately, and was warm and friendly throughout. Her kitchen and dining area were scrupulously clean, and she observed COVID protocols out of an abundance of caution, e.g. remaining masked throughout though all of us were fully vaccinated. Her expertise with North Indian cuisine was obvious. She had useful tips, e.g. preferred cooking oils, how to sequence the ingredients, and how to time the cooking. She showed how to share several ingredients across dishes in the menu, yielding distinct tastes by virtue of different proportions and seasonings. Her explanations were clear and she patiently answered all our questions. She also was flexible in adapting all the recipes to avoid ingredients my son is allergic to, e.g. replacing lentils with tofu in the Dal. All the dishes were delicious, even the tofu, which I normally find unexciting. My favorite was the Kebabs (pictured), which appeared flame-grilled, though we actually fried them. We had ample time at the end to eat our fill and pack leftovers. I was delighted by the experience and enthusiastically recommend this class!

Crystal C.

Booked the class Explore Northern India with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

Chef Parsati's "Explore Northern India" class was incredible! My three girlfriends and I enjoyed the class thoroughly while celebrating two of my girlfriends' birthdays. Chef shared her knowledge of the cuisine and cooking techniques - from the unique flavors & spices of Northern India to the order of ingredients and timing of the heat. The aromas of each dish were divine and eating all of the meals we cooked together was very satisfying and so delicious. We would definitely recommend a class with Chef Parsati and would book another class with her in the future.