18 Reasons: Festive Indian Party Foods

A lively, flavor-packed class inspired by India’s most beloved snack foods. We will learn to make a spread of crowd-pleasing favorites like kathi rolls, gobi manchurian, and bhel puri—perfect for movie nights, game days, or casual entertaining. Along the way, you’ll master techniques from Indian street food, Indo-Chinese cooking, and classic North Indian party snacks, from frying and sautéing to assembling vibrant chaats and rolls. We’ll also explore how to balance bold, crave-worthy flavors using chutneys, spices, and sauces that bring these dishes to life. To round out the experience, you’ll mix a refreshing masala nimbu soda (with an optional cocktail twist). By the end, you’ll feel confident recreating a fun, shareable Indian snack spread at home.

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Kathi Rolls – Chicken wraps with a spiced filling with onions, chutney, and lime

Gobi Manchurian – Crispy fried cauliflower tossed in a savory, tangy Indo-Chinese sauce with garlic, ginger, soy, and green chilies

Bhel Puri – A vibrant Mumbai street chaat made with puffed rice, crunchy sev, potatoes, onions, herbs, and sweet-tangy chutneys, mixed to order for the perfect balance of textures and flavors.

Indo-Chinese Chicken wings – fusion appetizer featuring sauteed wings tossed in a spicy, tangy ginger, garlic sauce.

Masala Nimbu Soda – A refreshing Indian lime soda flavored with chaat masala and black salt; students will also learn how to turn it into a light cocktail with an optional spirit.