I’m happy to announce that I’ll be offering a cooking class — An Introduction to Sri Lankan Cuisine — at the Indian Culinary Center in Manhattan on Friday, November 20th from 6-9:30 PM.
The Indian Culinary Center is run by Geethika Khanna, whom I met at the Curry Take-down this past summer in Brooklyn. She offers a wide range of classes on different aspects of Indian Cooking, and she has been nice enough to extend the invitation to me to share my skills and expertise on Sri Lankan food for this one-off class.
I will show you how to prepare a full, typical Sri Lankan meal including Rice, Chicken Curry, Paripu (Lentils stewed in coconut milk), pol sambol (a popular coconut-based condiment), Mallun (sauteed greens), and a spicy Sri Lankan salad. I will also show you how to make your own curry powder. Of course, at the end of the class, we will feast!
Registration for the class, which costs $75, is limited so please sign-up soon. You may register online at: http://www.indianculinarycenter.com/
The Indian Culinary Center is located at 131 West, 23rd St. btw 6th and 7th Ave.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Rice & Curry 
So… I will be in NYC just before the Thanksgiving holiday. Are there any good Sri Lankan restaurants in the Manhattan area? I read your posts on Staten Island, but I’ll be working and don’t think I’ll have time to leave Manhattan.
Thanks,
Jennifer
Hi Jennifer:
In Manhattan, I would recommend Sigiri, which is on First Ave between 5th and 6th (upstairs). Its not as good as the spots in Staten Island (San Rasa, New Asha) but you will definitely get a taste of real Sri Lankan food.
Good eating!
Best,
Skiz
Had no idea you were on the teaching level! Impressive. Too bad we’re on the other coast.
Oh yeah! Just got back to the city. The rest of the week id for exercise! I definitely ate and drank waaaay too much this weekend. Nice meeting y’all stay in touch. Peace!
Can you please offer this class in SF too? It sounds so good, but a bit too far… : ( Maybe next time you come to the Festival?
HI Mari:
Nice meeting you at the festival–a lot of fun, huh? Anyway, you’re right. I need to do something like this in SF. If you have any contacts or know any cooking schools let me know! Thanks. Skiz
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