Spice Like You Mean it: South Indian Home Cooking with Diaspora Spice Co.

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NOTE: iphone and ipad users,<a href="https://eventbrite.oldmanhustle.net/checkout-external?eid=1986434217217" title="https://eventbrite.oldmanhustle.net/checkout-external?eid=1986434217217" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> CLICK HERE </a>to register for class. What’s on the Menu: Gongura Pappu (Andhra-Style Dal with Sorrel) Homemade Andhra Chili Powder Nimmakaya Pulihora (Lemon Rice) Description: Welcome to Andhra Pradesh, the southeastern Indian state with an outsized reputation for sour, spicy and punchy flavors—and nobody knows those flavors better than Asha Loupy and Sana Javeri Kadri, the duo behind “The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook: Seasonal Home Cooking from South Asia's Best Spice Farms." In this livestream class, Asha and Sana—the CEO and founder of Diaspora Spice Co.—will guide you through three deeply comforting recipes that showcase the power of freshly harvested spices and the traditions of South Indian home cooking. You'll start by making a batch of homemade Andhra-style chili powder: a fragrant, savory blend of toasted coriander, cumin and fenugreek seeds, heirloom Sannam chili powder and garlic that is the foundation of everything that follows. With that in hand, you'll build Gongura Pappu, a silky and bright Andhra-style chickpea braise made with chana dal and hearty greens. You'll learn why any great dal's preparation is bookended with spices, using them first to build a flavorful foundation and again in a sizzling tadka of mustard seeds, curry leaves and whole chillies. And Sana and Asha will teach you about how this dal fits into the landscape of lentil and bean dishes cooked across South Asia. To accompany the dal, you'll make a batch of rice that's anything but dull: it's a savory confetti of contrasting colors and textures, from crunchy toasted lentils to zesty citrus and refreshing herbs. This is a class for spice fanatics and for spice fanatics-in-training: whatever your current level, you'll come away with a greater appreciation for truly high quality spices and a broader understanding of how to use them in the ways that great Indian home cooks do. The Diaspora team has put together a collection of spices just for attendees of this class. You can find all of them—from the best cumin you’ll ever taste to Guntur Sannam chile power—here: <a href="https://www.diasporaco.com/products/milk-street-class-kit-1?variant=52785382326639" title="https://www.diasporaco.com/products/milk-street-class-kit-1?variant=52785382326639" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.diasporaco.com/products/milk-street-class-kit-1?variant=52785382326639</a> Plus, we’ll pick five people in attendance at class on May 13 to win a free copy of “The Diaspora Co. Cookbook”! You don’t need to do anything special to enter: just register for the class and plan to be there in real time. Winners will be announced during class and connected with the Diaspora Co. team to receive your book. Get 15% off “The Diaspora Co. Spice Coobook”when you apply code RIAEMilk15 here: <a href="https://www.readitandeatshop.com/book/9780063277823" title="https://www.readitandeatshop.com/book/9780063277823" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.readitandeatshop.com/book/9780063277823</a> About Sana and Asha: Sana Javeri Kadri is the founder and CEO of Diaspora Spice Co., a farm-to-table spice company that puts equity, transparency, and high-quality products at its forefront. Sana founded the company in 2017 with just a turmeric blend; now her company sources 30 single origin spices from across 150 farms across India and Sri Lanka. A third-generation native of Mumbai, she now lives in Oakland, California. Asha Loupy is an Oakland based writer and freelance recipe developer. She is also the current recipe editor for Diaspora Co, a company equitably sourcing spices from India &amp; Sri Lanka. Asha has spent over a decade in the specialty food industry, from cheesemonger to grocery buyer and e-commerce manager. You can find her work in Bon Appétit, Food52, and now, Epicurious. When she's not cooking, you can find her exploring Oakland in search of the perfect negroni. About The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook: The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook isn’t just about food; it’s about history, culture, and connection. It reclaims the spice trade’s colonial past and brings South Asian voices to the forefront, honoring the art of home cooking and treasured heirloom recipes. It’s a heartfelt tribute to our farmer partners, the land, and the communities whose rich traditions have shaped these vibrant flavors and made it possible to share them with you. And the best part? Every recipe has been tested and adapted with multiple ingredients and techniques so you can easily recreate the flavors in your own kitchen.If you have any questions about this class, please don't hesitate to get in touch via cookingschool@177milkstreet.com.This event has limited spots and you must register in advance via Eventbrite in order to attend. One sign-up covers one device. Payments for Milk Street livestream events are non-refundable. If you find yourself unable to attend, you may transfer the ticket to someone else, but we are unable to refund fees and all payments are final.Closed Captioning is available for all Milk Street virtual events.Immediately after registering, you will get a confirmation email that contains the Zoom meeting log-in information. One week prior to the class (or within 48 hours, if you register less than one week in advance), you will receive instructions on how to prepare ingredients and equipment in order to cook along, if you choose.After class, you will receive a recording of the event, as links to any additional recipes and resources that may come up. NOTE:The recording link is only available online for one month following each event. If you’d like to have access to the recording for longer than that, you'll need to save the recording locally by clicking on “download” on the top right corner of the recording page.Bonus: All attendees of this class will receive a one-time 20% off coupon to the <a href="https://store.177milkstreet.com/" title="https://store.177milkstreet.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Milk Street Store</a> after class.

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