Chaat Tonight? Entertain the Indian Way!

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Chef Aparna Kad invites you to a lively, flavor-driven journey through India’s most iconic street-food traditions. This class focuses on the vibrant world of chaat—where crisp textures, tangy sauces, fresh herbs, and bold spices come together in every bite. You’ll learn essential techniques, smart prep tips, and the art of balancing sweet, spicy, crunchy, and creamy elements that define great Indian snacking.

Chickpea Salad with Burrata

Papdi Chaat with Indian Sweet & Spicy Sauces

Aloo Chaat

Pani Puri

Pineapple & Blueberry Fritters

$90

Upcoming Class Times

April

Thursday, April 9 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | $90

Mason

Registration starts Monday, January 5, at 9 a.m. EST

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About Chef Aparna Kad

Aparna “Appy” Thukral Kad—fondly known as Chef Appy—is the passionate chef-owner behind My Kolorful Kitchen, the progressive Indian bistro nestled in Mason, Ohio. Her culinary artistry expresses deeply personal experiences and cultural richness. Born in Bombay (now Mumbai), Appy traveled widely across India during her childhood thanks to her father’s job. These early experiences exposed her to the rich tapestry of Indian regional cuisines—and the varied techniques, spices, and stories behind them In June 2022, she opened My Kolorful Kitchen—a cozy lunch bistro where she offers a rotating menu of vegetarian and non-vegetarian specials, refreshed daily, alongside catering and familypack options Every Dish Has a Story—and a Personal Touch Chef Appy’s philosophy centers on authenticity, freshness, and sensory delight. She prepares all her dishes in-house each morning, ensuring every meal resonates with Indian taste. She delights in sharing flavors from across India—whether it’s a comforting biryani (made with chicken or vegan jackfruit), soothing dals, lively curries, or Indo-Chinese fusions—and emphasizes that even the same dish name can vary vastly by region Her Tag Line - "A Plateful of Stories”, as she believes every plate has a story and most heartful conversations are shared over a meal. Personal Interactions and storytelling elevate the dining experience.

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Culinary Center class registrations may be cancelled up to 7 days prior to the scheduled class date to receive a full refund, with proper notification. Cancellations made with notification after the 7-day deadline are eligible for credit toward future culinary class registrations if notification is given prior to the day of a class. If you are unable to attend any class, you are welcome to send a substitute in your place. To give proper notifications for a cancellation or notice of a substitution, please contact the culinary center location where your class is taking place. Any no-call, no-show participants forfeit refunds or class credits. The DLM Culinary Center reserves the right to cancel a class, when necessary, due to inclement weather, emergencies, or insufficient enrollment, and may also substitute instructors or food items when required. In the event that a class is cancelled, registered students will receive a full refund or credit, as applicable.