Indian Cooking Class: Vegetarian Delight

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Indian Cooking Class: Vegetarian Delight

Learn how to make delicious vegetarian Indian food with your team in this San Jose cooking class!

Parsati Maji
(PARO)

5.0 (209)

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2 hours

San Jose

1 to 15 guests

$115

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What you'll do

If you're hoping to host an unforgettable gathering, add a special twist with a hands-on, soulful cooking class right here in San Jose! Indian cuisine is celebrated worldwide for its deep, comforting flavors, aromatic spices, and nourishing qualities. In this interactive workshop, you will learn how to create a spectacular, authentic vegetarian spread from scratch that will delight both plant-based foodies and meat-lovers alike.

Whether you want to shake up your next corporate outing, plan a cozy date night, celebrate a special milestone, or dive deep into culinary wellness, this class goes beyond a standard dinner to create a truly satiating event for your soul.

Why This Experience is Perfect For You:

Corporate & Team Building: Ditch the standard, passive team dinner for a high-energy, collaborative kitchen experience. Working together to balance spices, simmer rich curries, and plate beautiful dishes sparks natural communication, casual networking, and strong team camaraderie.
Date Night & Romance: Looking for a unique, interactive date night? This class offers a warm, playful atmosphere where you and your partner can cook side-by-side, share a drink, and toast to new memories.
Parties & Celebrations: The ultimate setup for milestone birthdays, family reunions, or friendly get-togethers. It’s highly interactive and festive, allowing you to connect deeply with your guests over a magnificent shared meal.
Learn Something New: Ideal for beginners, foodies, and home cooks! You will master authentic Indian cooking techniques, demystify warm spice blends, and learn how to elevate vegetarian ingredients like tofu and chickpeas into gourmet masterpieces you can recreate at home.
Mindfulness & Wellness: A plant-forward menu that genuinely feeds both the body and the mind. The grounding aroma of roasted spices, the therapeutic process of slow-simmering a curry, and the focus on wholesome, nutrient-rich ingredients make this class a wonderful wellness escape from busy Silicon Valley life.

What to Expect:

Your expert chef will walk you step-by-step through each recipe, sharing professional kitchen tips and the history behind the spices. You'll gain hands-on experience grilling, seasoning, and simmering. To wrap up the experience, everyone will sit down together to enjoy a grand, multi-course feast that showcases everyone's hard work!

The Menu:

The Starter: Grilled Tofu Tandoori infused with aromatic Indian spices, served with tangy pickled onion, a fresh salad, and a vibrant, house-made cranberry chutney.
The Comforting Main: Choley Masala – slow-cooked, hearty garbanzo beans in a rich, handcrafted red curry sauce bursting with warm Indian spices, served alongside soft Naan bread.
The Fragrant Side: Saffron Rice Pulao – a luxurious, flavor-packed saffron and green pea rice dish served with a cooling, refreshing mint raita.
The Sweet Finish: Rich, traditional Semolina Halwa, gently sweetened and loaded with toasted nuts and plump raisins.

Booking Notes: This experience is fully customizable. We love hosting private corporate teams, wellness retreats, date nights, and private parties. Feel free to bring your favorite wine or beer (BYOB) to enjoy while you fold, cook, and dine!

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 4 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

Upcoming dates for Indian Cooking Class: Vegetarian Delight

Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 4:28pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

406 upcoming dates between 16 Nov 2026 and 31 Dec 2027.

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Recent reviews of Indian Cooking Class: Vegetarian Delight

5/5 from Brett Kocher, attended Sep 2026: Great class, lots of info and also yummy food to eat.
5/5 from Cathy Brenman, attended Aug 2026: I had so much fun and learned so much in my one-on-one class with Paro. We made the best chana masala I've ever tasted! I also learned how to make a delicious basmati saffron rice studded with almonds and cranberries, a tofu tandoori to absolutely die for, and a delicious semolina halwa for dessert. All of the ingredients were fresh, the kitchen set-up was immaculate and well-organized, and the wealth of culinary knowledge she shared along the way was wonderful. Added bonus, she packed up the leftovers for me to take home! Thank you so much, Paro, I'll be back for more classes!
5/5 from Kassie Chaney, attended May 2026: This was my first Indian cooking class and couldn't be happier with what we covered. Chef Parsati is an accomplished cook as well as teacher. I appreciated her integration of food science in the class to understand how layers of flavor are built, as well as memorable metaphors when tackling a new cuisine. The ingredients were very fresh and light, everything was absolutely delicious! I look forward to future cooking classes with Chef Parsati.
5/5 from Lea Ann Hutter, attended May 2026: Chef Parsati created such a warm, welcoming space for an afternoon of hands on cooking and then enjoying an outstaning vegetarian Indian meal. I enjoyed learning how to use a variety of spices and fresh ingredients to prepare mutiple hearty dishes and a dessert too. Parsati was great at explaining the step by step cooking process and answering all my questions. I highly recommend Parsati as a chef and instructor!
5/5 from Arielle Gorin, attended Apr 2026: Chef Parsati was very welcoming, a great teacher, and gave us a fun, customized experience in her home kitchen cooking delicious food! She was great about answering questions and giving advice to ensure the lesson would be transferrable to our own home cooking needs and goals. Highly recommend!
5/5 from Meghan Atallah, attended Apr 2026: Loved this class so much! The instructor is very knowledgeable, gives great tips, and walks you through Indian spices and how to use them. 100% would recommend this class or any in her series to anyone!
5/5 from Alicia Terry, attended Jan 2026: Chef Parsati was a warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable guide in the kitchen! As total beginners, it was so fun to leave feeling confident in how to achieve the flavors and techniques of several delicious vegetarian dishes. We loved the way she taught us with general rules and suggestions we could apply to many dishes; she kept us engaged, entertained, and well-fed! Thank you so much!!!
5/5 from Metta Nguyen, attended Jan 2026: My partner and I had a wonderful time taking Paro’s class. She is so knowledgeable and kind to work with. She made Indian cooking so much less daunting than we initially thought it would be. Will definitely try recreating these recipes. Recommend to anyone who wants to learn new life skills in the kitchen
5/5 from Anthony Billet, attended Sep 2025: Highly Recommend this class or any other that Chef Parsati leads. She was extremely accommodating to my mom and I being sure to find out about any dietary restrictions and customize the course accordingly. Chef Parsati has so much amazing knowledge that she shared with us and it was really practical information too that I will incorporate into my cooking at home! And the food was incredible too, approachable recipes that are healthy and so delicious.
5/5 from Logan Carter, attended Jun 2025: Chef Parsati’s class was great! She was knowledgeable, fun, and easy to learn from. My wife and I had a great time. We started the class with some introductions and overview and then we jumped into cooking. Chef Parsati went through all the steps and explanations but let us do most of the cooking while she provided tips and answered our questions. The food was fantastic and I would definitely recommend her classes to people. My wife and I also will be considering doing another class soon!
5/5 from Alexander Poole, attended Apr 2025: I took a private class with Chef Parsati, and it was a fantastic experience. She taught me how to make chana masala and explained everything clearly and in great detail. I appreciated her helpful tips on cooking efficiently and making healthier choices that fit my diet. She was patient, knowledgeable, and very encouraging throughout the class. Her personalized approach made the session both enjoyable and educational. Chef Parsati is truly a great teacher!
5/5 from Nishant Pandya, attended Jan 2025: I can’t recommend Parsati’s cooking class enough! She was incredibly friendly, personable, and knowledgeable, making the entire experience both enjoyable and educational. From the moment we stepped into her warm and welcoming home, she made us feel completely at ease. She even had slippers ready for us if we wanted to take our shoes off, though it wasn’t mandatory. Parsati started by serving us green tea and papad while taking the time to learn about our backgrounds and what brought us to her class. This personal touch allowed her to tailor the lesson to our specific goals. I was particularly interested in learning how to meal prep Indian dishes for the weeks ahead, and she thoughtfully incorporated tips and tricks to make that possible. She was incredibly patient with our many questions and encouraged us to be hands-on throughout the cooking process. This made it so much easier to feel confident about recreating the dishes at home. The food we prepared was absolutely delicious, and Parsati genuinely valued our feedback, which made the experience feel collaborative and interactive. This class far exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, informative, and delicious experience. We’ll definitely be back for another session with Parsati!
5/5 from Jane Burgunder, attended Dec 2024: We had a fun class and friendly teacher. We learned new techniques and would recommend the class!
5/5 from Beth Lilienthal, attended Dec 2024: A really fun and educational way to spend 2 hours. Very easy communication with the teacher, great instructions and hands on cooking. I cook a lot and still picked up many new techniques. She made what seemed like a complicated dish very simple...and delicious! I took my college-aged son and he loved it!
5/5 from Valerie Ostrander, attended Jun 2024: This was my second class with Parsati and like the first it did not disappoint. I'm not a huge vegetarian person but loved the Tofu and Garbonza bean dishes we created. Indian spices are key and with this class I think I have mastered the spice ratioo. She repeats instructions which helps alot with remembering when I try dishes on my own. So looking forward to take another class with her!
5/5 from Micaela Wise, attended Jan 2024: This is my second class with chef. Chef created a wonderful custom class for my family and I. We learned several vegetarian dishes that were delicious.
5/5 from Bar Garburg, attended Jul 2023: We had a girls night gathering, learning how to cook Indian food, which is something we all wanted to do individually for awhile. Parsati was incredibly patient and accommodating in every way. She provided all of the materials, including the kitchen space, dinner table for dinning and an appetizer at the beginning as she was reviewing what we plan to cook and how to cook everything. We all had a wonderful time, great conversation with her and with each other, the food making was a great learning experience and absolutely delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others!
5/5 from Bar Garburg, attended Jul 2023: Had a great time in this cooking class, with six friends. The instructor was very knowledgeable and shared many tips and ideas with us. The atmosphere was also great. Highly recommend!

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Parsati Maji
(PARO)

5.0 (209)

Women-owned

We are changing the industry by teaching life lessons through culinary arts, bringing community together with diverse culture; making friends through feasts.

These events are not only cooking classes, but we share stories, emotions, create experiences, and explore global cuisines.

I am a culinarian and chef instructor, who loves to create healthy eating habits and cuisine, explore creativity and passionate about cooking. I have worked as an instructor teaching private cooking lessons and after-school programs for an international educational platform that teaches kids math, science, and geography through cooking, and worked for Williams Sonoma in a culinary capacity.

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