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
- Tarkari Ko Momo (Cabbage Dumplings)
- Dumplings filled with shredded cabbage, chayote squash, paneer cheese, cilantro, fresh ginger, and spices, steamed until tender.
- Pakako Golbhenda Ko Achar (Tomato Dipping Sauce)
- A tomato-chile sauce for dipping, an accompaniment to Saag Ko Momo.
- Sel (Fried Rice Flour Donuts)
- Ground, soaked rice mixed with a little sugar and fried in large circles in bubbling ghee. A dish for holidays and special occasions.
- Mula Ko Achar (Radish Pickle)
- Grated daikon radish mixed with turmeric, red chile powder, and lime juice, and topped with jimbu and whole fenugreek toasted in hot ghee.
All Immersion workshops include a light lunch and beverage, 3 hours of hands-on cooking instruction, a full dinner, a recipe packet, and a shopping guide.