tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2018-02-04T14:38:09-05:00 Peatix Fouad ElAmir tag:peatix.com,2018:event-346135 2018-02-03T12:00:00EST 2018-02-03T12:00:00EST

Join us as Chef Navjot Aurora, Executive Chef & Co-owner of Old Monk, an East Village hotspot known for its elevated Indian cuisine, shares his vast food knowledge from his native IndiaExplore the spices used to create the complex flavors that comprise each dish as we sit in the open kitchen. All attendees will be divided into teams and given an interactive assignment to fully immerse themselves in the components of Indian cooking styles.A signature cocktail of Muddled cucumbers, cilantro, mint, limes with vodka will kickstart the afternoon.Each guest will leave with a recipe booklet.MenuDharmshala Momos / Tibetan Style Pork Dumplings, Garlic Chili SambalChicken Achari Tikka / Tandoor Fired, Mustard Oil, Five Spice Marinade, Mint ChutneyPrawn Balchao / Tomato Chili Shrimp, Pickling SpicesPunjabi Power Greens / Spinach, Broccoli Rabe, Mustard GreensDal Tadka / Homestyle Yellow LentilsNaan / Baked Fresh in the TandoorVegetable Pulao / Basmati Rice, Seasonal VegetablesWarm Rice Pudding / Almonds, SaffronSignature Cocktail / Vodka, Muddled Cucumbers, Cilantro, Mint, LimeAbout NavjotNavjot Arora was born and raised in India. After attending culinary school, he worked at the Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi for ten years. When the time came to learn even more, Navjot decided to relocate to New York. There, he partnered with Sushil Malhotra, and both opened and worked as the Executive Chef at a number of restaurants. He's now currently Executive Chef & Co-Owner of Old Monk in the East Village.About Old MonkOld Monk is a contemporary modern Indian restaurant in hip Alphabet City. The name comes from the iconic Indian dark rum and the food honors the rich and colorful flavors of India’s regions.You can follow the Old Monk on Instagram at @oldmonknyc