This event takes place at the author’s home in Mississauga, near Mississauga Rd. & Burnhamthorpe Rd. (Address will be provided upon purchase of tickets)
Parsi Cooking Demonstration & Dinner
Parsis are a Zoroastrian community descended from Persians who migrated from Persia around 7th century, with most settling on the west coast of India. Over the past 1300 years, while it has adopted many Indian culinary ingredients and techniques, Parsi food has remained a unique regional cuisine that still echos flavours and techniques from ancient Persia.
Niloufer Mavalvala is the award-winning author of several books on Parsi cooking, and our guide this evening she shares her home with us for an intimate cooking demonstration and family style meal of traditional Parsi dishes, along with stories about the food and Parsi culture. This is a unique opportunity to dive into a rare and fascinating culinary tradition and learn about Parsi culture, traditions, customs, and heritage.
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Patra Ni Macchi
Fish layered with green coconut chutney, cooked in banana leaves.
Dhun daar nay jhinga no patiyo
A trio of lentils and rice, served with a side of prawns cooked in a stew that is thikku-khattu-mitthu (spicy, sweet, and sour).
Ravo
A traditional semolina and egg pudding
Vegetarian option available on request
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$79 +HST
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Niloufer Mavalvala is an experienced home cook and an award-winning author, who believes her passion has a purpose. Her passion is teaching cooking, and her purpose is to spread ancient Parsi cuisine far and wide. She enjoys cooking for others, having been influenced by her family of good home cooks, particularly her mother and aunt. She was born and raised in Karachi and has lived in several cities, including Dubai, London, and Toronto. Niloufer enjoys welcoming people from other cultures and cuisines because she feels that food connects us all and that breaking bread together is the easiest way to bond. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and her website, Niloufer’s Kitchen. nilouferskitchen.com | @nilouferskitchen
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