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Butter Chicken and Lentils

In this demonstration class, Veena will show you how to make butter chicken, also known as chicken makhani, a very popular Indian dish. It’s chicken marinated in yogurt and fragrant spices simmered in a spicy, buttery, creamy tomato gravy garnished with cilantro.

You’ll also watch Veena as she makes lentils cooked with tomatoes, ginger, cumin seeds and other warm Indian spices, which can be served over rice or eaten as a soup. The side dish made in class is curried potatoes with bell peppers.

At the end of class, you’ll get to enjoy the meal, Veena will provide rice, raita, a cooling yogurt relish with cucumbers, and naan.

If necessary, please check your spam folder for communications about this class. Please contact Heather Bell if you have food allergies, dietary restrictions or questions and concerns regarding ingredients.
Instructor: Veena Bansal I never ever thought that I would be teaching cooking classes. When I first told my mom she couldn’t stop laughing. By profession I am a fine art artist and over twenty years cooking has become my passion. It gives me the same kind of calmness as when I paint. Very therapeutic! Grinding fresh spices, bringing out different flavors, everything just changed for me. I enjoy entertaining and cooking for my friends and I always offer my help if anyone needs it. This is how my cooking journey started. I’ve taught cooking classes at Franklin Park Conservatory prior to the pandemic and I’m excited to continue teaching others.