Dear friends,
Hope you’re enjoying the last days of summer! We’ve had a wonderful time cooking, laughing, and connecting in our group and corporate team-building classes, and I’m looking forward to doing even more of that this fall.
I’m thrilled with the interest in our upcoming classes and am sharing some of the scheduled offerings today.
And remember—these are just the beginning! I have a whole repertoire of recipes and themes for private classes, group gatherings, and corporate team-building experiences, so there are plenty of ways to create a cooking experience that’s just right for you.
Hope to see you at our interactive and fun classes. Please send an e-mail to indfused@gmail.com or text me at 781-439-5453 for registration and other details.
Indian Vegan Cooking- Level 1
Friday September 25th, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Lexington, MA
Class begins with an introduction to the ‘masala dabba’ or a spice box that houses the commonly used spices in Indian cooking. Learn about the spices and spice mixes from sourcing to storing and using them in authentic Indian recipes. You will learn to make staples like fragrant and perfectly cooked Basmati rice, scrumptious and protein packed- dishes like Chana Masala -chickpea curry made with aromatics and spices, and flavorful and satisfying Tadka Dal -delectable lentils tempered with spices. All skill levels are welcome. This fun, interactive class will help you gain the knowledge and confidence to recreate these recipes in your own kitchen. We will sample our creations at the end of class.
Indian Vegan Cooking – Level 2: Expanding Flavors & Techniques
Thursday October 1, 2026, 6:00 pm-8:30 p.m. in Lexington, MA
Building on the foundation from Level 1, this class introduces a few more essential Indian spices and deepens your understanding of traditional cooking methods. Along with the tempering technique, we will explore layering and enhancing the depth of flavors in vegan dishes while still keeping the process approachable. You will learn to make the popular Mixed Vegetable Korma from scratch. Korma is a luxurious, creamy dish that Jeera Rice pairs well with. Jeera Rice is a subtly spiced, aromatic rice dish made by infusing Basmati rice with the earthy flavor of whole cumin seeds and other spices. We will round off the meal with a Cabbage Subji, a vibrant and nutritious dry stir fry.
Indian Inspired Dishes for the Holidays- Vegan friendly
Thursday, December 3, 2026 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. in Lexington, MA
This menu is designed to inspire and teach participants to create memorable Indian-inspired dishes that elevate any holiday table. Emphasizing health-conscious cooking techniques like air frying and combining traditional Indian spices, we will create dishes that are both elegant and nourishing. We will make Curried Squash Soup, a deeply satisfying nourishing bowl, Roasted or Air fried Vegetables with Garam Masala, this colorful medley of seasonal vegetables, feature warm notes of cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom and a Basmati Rice Pulav with Butternut Squash. This Pulav is delicately spiced with golden cubes of butternut squash that melt into the rice, adding color and richness. We will sample our creations at the end of class.
Hope to see you at our interactive and fun classes. Please send an e-mail to indfused@gmail.com or text me at 781-439-5453 for registration and other details.
Love,
Sandhya








So many festive foods to look forward to serving. 🍁🍂🌾
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Perfect flavors for fall!
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