# Event Details - **Event Name**: Tasting Heartland Masala: An Indian Cookbook from an American Kitchen - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 01 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 01 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Taste your way through a menu of Indian recipes created by a mother-son duo. Chef-led demonstration. You will not be cooking during class.About this EventAge RestrictionsFor ages 18 & upDescriptionWhether you’re exploring Indian food for the first time or are a tadka (spice sizzling)pro, “Heartland Masala: An Indian Cookbook from an American Kitchen” and the recipes and stories within will warm your heart. Written by a mother-son duo, the book is filled with Chef Jyoti’s recipes and son Auyon’s cultural stories and historical context—all wrapped up in methods that make Indian cooking accessible for American home cooks.During class, you’ll get to sit back, relax, and taste an exciting menu of recipes from the book as you learn about the dishes and the process of co-authoring a book together as a mother and son duo living in the Midwest. (Expect some laughs!) You’ll also pick up tips and tricks on sourcing ingredients and refining your technique to set you up for success as you cook through restaurant favorites and their original recipes in your kitchen at home.“Heartland Masala: An Indian Cookbook from an American Kitchen,” will be available for purchase in class, with time for authors to sign your copies. Chef-led demonstration. You will be served dinner, but you will not be cooking during this class. About Auyon MukharjiAuyon Mukharji is a musician, writer, and culinary historian who spends most of his time thinking about food. He studied biology at Williams College and was awarded a Watson Fellowship in 2007 to study self-expression in folk music. Since 2009, Auyon has toured with, and cooked for, the acclaimed indie-folk band Darlingside. He otherwise finds time to work in and around kitchens (and farms) in both his hometown of Kansas City and his adopted state-of-residence of Massachusetts.About Jyoti MukharjiJyoti Mukharji is a chef, teacher, and retired physician. She immigrated to the US from India in the late 1970s, and she began teaching weekly Indian cooking classes out of her home in Prairie Village, KS in 2010. Jyoti has since welcomed several thousand students into her kitchen, and her writing and teaching have been celebrated in press and radio outlets across the Midwest. Jyoti's team includes her husband Jhulan (art director), her eldest son Arnob (grocery shopping deputy), her middle son Auyon (musical guest), and her youngest son Aroop (copy editor). MenuSundal (Chickpeas with Coconut and Curry Leaves)Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken)Daal Makhani (Buttery Black Daal)Kalonji Broccoli (Toasted Broccoli and Nigella Seeds)Jeera Pulao (Cumin Rice)Safety & PrecautionsAt check-in, you will be asked to sign a waiver before entering the Cooking School.For that reason, we ask that all attendees arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the confirmed start time of the class.FAQsFor more information about our classes, please click on the links below: Find FAQs about our in-store classes here. Find FAQs about your private classes here. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-antonio/tasting-heartland-masala-an-indian-cookbook-from-an-american-kitchen/100001984571287143 - **Event Categories**: Workshops, Art, food-drinks, Entertainment, Music, literary-art, Cooking - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 75, max: 75, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Antonio - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: Central Market San Antonio - **lat**: 29.4703148 - **long**: -98.46453849999999 - **full address**: Central Market San Antonio, 4821 Broadway, San Antonio, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Tasting Heartland Masala: An Indian Cookbook from an American Kitchen - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/a21de90dbd0af1ece5ce6fa3d0cdbc1f5113fdfff94272832148ce2ea2da0748-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf4efde-gmir.jpg?v=1772815802 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Tasting Heartland Masala: An Indian Cookbook from an American Kitchen being held? - **A:** Tasting Heartland Masala: An Indian Cookbook from an American Kitchen takes place on Wed, 01 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 01 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Central Market San Antonio, 4821 Broadway, San Antonio, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Tasting Heartland Masala: An Indian Cookbook from an American Kitchen? - **A:** Tickets for Tasting Heartland Masala: An Indian Cookbook from an American Kitchen are priced at USD 75 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityTasting Heartland MasalaUSD 75Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Tasting Heartland Masala: An Indian Cookbook from an American Kitchen? - **A:** Tasting Heartland Masala: An Indian Cookbook from an American Kitchen is organized by Central Market San Antonio. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Tasting Heartland Masala: An Indian Cookbook from an American Kitchen is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Antonio, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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