Rachana’s bright and open home is a peaceful respite in the lovely neighborhood of Hillsdale, New Jersey. The wafting aroma of toasted spices and the colorful Nepali accents throughout Rachana’s apartment will immediately envelop you in a warmth that will only become more pronounced as you get to know her. Rachana is sweet and patient, but don’t let her quiet demeanor fool you--she’s sharp, sassy, and tells it like it is, making you a better cook in the process.
Rachana will welcome you into her home with tea, cardamom lemonade, and a welcome lunch that may include Pani Roti (Roti Soup), Chura Ka Pulao (Beaten Rice), Aloo Sadeko (Sauteed Potato), and other dishes that blend Indian, Chinese, and Tibetan influences to make a cuisine all its own.
Menu
- Cauli Manchurian (Manchurian Cauliflower)
- An Indo-Chinese dish of cauliflower florets dipped in a spiced batter, fried until deep brown, and finished in a sweet-spicy-sour tomato sauce.
- Basmati Bhuja (Rice)
- Aromatic long grain rice gently steamed and simply flavored with ghee.
- Rayo Ko Saag (Stir-Fried Mustard Greens)
- Mustard greens stir-fried in mustard oil, seasoned with ajwain seeds and pounded ginger.
All Taste Of workshops include a welcome snack and beverage, 1.5 hours of hands-on cooking instruction, a small meal, a recipe packet, and a shopping guide.