{"product_id":"cooking-class-the-secret-life-of-chutneys-indias-diverse-condiments-with-shilpa-kotamarthi","title":"COOKING CLASS: The Secret Life of Chutneys — India's Diverse Condiments with Shilpa Kotamarthi","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSay \"chutney\" and most people picture a thick, sweet-and-savoury jam — the kind you'd spoon onto a cheese board. But across India, a chutney is something else entirely: a freshly made sauce or condiment, ground or blended to order, built to bring balance to a plate. \u003cstrong\u003eShilpa Kotamarthi\u003c\/strong\u003e is here to introduce you to that other tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn this hands-on class, you'll make four distinct fresh chutneys from scratch, then put them to work the way they're actually eaten in India — as the backbone of some of the country's most beloved street snacks and South Indian staples.\u003cbr\u003e-----\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTomato Chutney \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSweet, tangy, and savoury, this tomato-based chutney gets its depth from spices and tempering. Delicious alongside idlis, and versatile enough to become an everyday condiment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeanut Chutney\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNutty, creamy and deeply flavourful, this South Indian favourite is made with roasted peanuts and spices. We'll pair it with soft, fluffy idlis for a simple combination that lets the chutney shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTamarind \u0026amp; Date Chutney\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA sweet, tangy and slightly spiced chutney made with tamarind and dates. This is the classic chaat companion, bringing that irresistible sweet-sour balance to \u003cem\u003ebhel puri\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003esev puri\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint \u0026amp; Coriander Chutney\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFresh, bright and herbaceous, this vibrant green chutney combines mint and coriander with a gentle kick of spice. It's the fresh, zippy counterpoint to the richer flavours of Indian snacks.\u003cbr\u003e-----\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe'll serve the peanut and tomato chutneys with their classic companions, \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Indian Idli\u003c\/strong\u003e, soft, fluffy steamed rice and lentil cakes. \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe tamarind and mint chutneys are key ingredients for \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003echaats\u003c\/em\u003e like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBhel Puri,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e a beloved Mumbai street food made with puffed rice, and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSev Puri,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e with crisp \u003cem\u003epapdis\u003c\/em\u003e (puffed crackers), both layered with potatoes, chutneys, spices and a generous topping of \u003cem\u003esev\u003c\/em\u003e (crispy chickpea flour noodles — sweet, spicy, tangy, crunchy and endlessly customizable. We'll wrap up with a cup of tea and a little a sweet surprise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e----\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShilpa Kotamarthi\u003c\/strong\u003e  is a brand strategist and a consultant in the food and beverage space. She’s built a coffee startup over the past five years, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mysteryeats.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMystery Eats\u003c\/a\u003e to curate dining experiences, and is currently studying wine at George Brown College. \u003ca href=\"www.shilpakotamarthi.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eshilpakotamarthi.com\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e----\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Depanneur\u003c\/strong\u003e is where Interesting Food Things happen. For more than a decade The Dep has been showcasing Toronto’s remarkable culinary diversity by hosting unique food events. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thedepanneur\/\"\u003e@thedepanneur\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Depanneur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50134598910200,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/8101\/1960\/files\/chutney_collage.jpg?v=1786314832","url":"https:\/\/thedepanneur.ca\/products\/cooking-class-the-secret-life-of-chutneys-indias-diverse-condiments-with-shilpa-kotamarthi","provider":"The Depanneur","version":"1.0","type":"link"}