Bina Mehta

Ayurvedic Food – Vibrant Indian Cooking Classes

I like to think of food in a cosmic sense. It is part of the big picture, the Universe. Deciding what to eat and the best time to eat should not be determined by advertisements or emotional urges. For best health, nutrition decisions must be based on natural seasons. As with everything else alive on this planet, our bodies require different support throughout the year, according to the Indian Ayurvedic philosophy.

My ultimate goal for teaching Indian cooking classes in Fort Collins is to guide students toward eating for a long and healthy life, as a part of healing from the inside. Lifestyle choices lead to feelings of imbalance, both physically and psychologically. Eating natural fresh foods that are prepared with an eye for the Ayurvedic elements can return a body to balance. For my clients, change in their approach to diet supplements the effect of the Universal White Time Gemstone energy healing.

There are both pure vegetarian and meat-based dishes in every Vibrant Indian Cooking teaching series, as well as wines that pair beautifully with Indian cuisine. Some of my favorite ingredients to work with are lentils (especially sprouted), fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits, spices, yogurt, fresh herbs, and organic meats.

Below is a short promotional video interview, created during a cooking class, where I provide a brief introduction to my Ayurveda-rooted cooking philosophy.

See the video from one of the cooking classes below to get a feel for the atmosphere!

Additionally, more articles about my cooking classes, with video demonstrations and recipes can be found on the Serving Up Fort Collins website, thanks to Andrea Karapas. Andrea joined me for my three-part Vibrant Indian Cooking Series and shared her experiences on her blog. Visit my Press & Events page for all links.

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Vibrant Indian Cooking Classes

	November 8, 2014 | 6pm to 9pm | Indian Breakfast Delicacies – All Vegetarian Menu The Class Menu: Potato and Cauliflower Paraathaas Aakuri (Indian green eggs) Dhoklas (Indian steamed lentils) Peas Pauwa (rice dish) Potato Patties with Chole Potato Raita with Hot Mustard This class is sold out
	October 18, 2014 | 6pm to 9pm | Bombay Street Food This class is being repeated due to popular demand, people enjoyed the last class tremendously! The Class Menu: Paani Puri with Fillings (mung and black chana, potato, chutney) Paav Bhaji (vegetarian dish) Tandoori Chicken & Tikka Marinade Fresh Mint Raita Vadaa Paav (fried potato dumplings) Tungdi Lamb Kabobs (baby rack of lamb) Vitamin Bhel – Roti & Naan Bread Potato Patties with Chole (garbanzo beans) This class is sold out
	September 13, 2014 | 6pm to 9pm | Indian & Persian Specialties The Class Menu: Dhansaak and Rice Paraathaas stuffed with Cauliflower and Radish Mung Daal & Spinach Potato Raita Grilled Indian Corn Hariyali Chicken Kabobs Sorry, this class has passed