Mukti's Kitchen — Local services in New York

I may be the exception, but like many I've had a lifelong love of all things Indian: the rich spiritual heritage, the amazing contribution of India to the world's great musical traditions, the beautiful dress styles and materials, and of course, many American's initial experience of India culture, the food! From an early age there was Ravi Shankar, Transcendental Meditation, and burning incense in the house. When we kids weren't pursuing the best burger spots, it was a welcomed treat to dine in any wonderful Indian restaurant in the City. Was it three or four years ago (time flies when you're having fun) that I encountered Mukti and her home cooking at an annual Indian classical music night at the Ethical Culture Society? When Mukti told me that she gave lessons, that I could actually learn to make the delicious meal I was enjoying that night, I could hardly wait the month before the start of the first class. I thought I'd have to venture into God's armpit NJ, or somewhere out in the hinterlands of Queens, but no! a short train ride for me, in the BK was where my soon-to-be teacher resided. In my own backyard! In future reviews I wmay go into details as to the specific tasty dishes she offers. As I have taken well over 20 classes, I am now if not fluent, am conversant in my first foreign "language" of Indian cooking. If you are what Mukti calls "a foodie," or simply a lover of Indian culture generally, I urge to take this rare opportunity to learn from a "the real...

My friend and I had been excited to try one of Mukti’s classes since pre-pandemic. One of the best birthday presents ever was doing the Vegetarian Cooking class with Mukti. I’ve done over 15 cooking classes in NYC and when we travel and this was by far the best I’ve been to.

The class was an intimate group hosted in Mukti kitchen in Brooklyn. Mukti’s background as a scientist brought a different perspective from most of the cooking classes I’ve been to. She would explain each step from the scientific perspective as well her personal connection to the food and culture. Mukti facilitated a warm atmosphere was very welcoming and every student was able to participate rather than primarily demonstrations. We made several familiar Indian dishes (Chana, eggplant and rice) but everything was the BEST version we have had.

We have been inspired to cook with whole spices and love the recipes. Thank you Mukti for such a special evening. We look forward to coming back. I would highly recommend a class with Mukti if you are looking to cook healthy and delicious food. The class size is kept small which is a huge plus especially since Mukti’s knowledge of Indian spices and Ayurvedic cooking is just as powerful of an experience as the physical cooking aspect of the class. I couldn’t recommend enough...

We took a bread and curry class with Mukti in February 2022 for my birthday. We were 7 people total. Mukti was well prepared and very instructive. She was a joy to learn from. We all learned a lot and applied what we learned right then and there. Each of us got a chance to make some bread and contribute to the curry. We learned about different spices, which ones are best to buy, how to keep them and grind them, and how to use them. We learned how to make naan, roti, potato paratha and poori. Everyone was very pleased with the class and we all went on to make some Indian breads and curries at home, which shows how effective the class was :) Also, Mukti is a scientist, so am I, so we nerded out on the science of spices and flavors and all that stuff! Mukti definitely thinks deep about food and the nourishment of the body, beyond just cooking to eat something. We asked a lot of questions and she had thought about these things herself and had great insights to share. Mukti was careful with pandemic regulations, too, which I appreciated. All in all, a fantastic experience and a very fun activity for a birthday celebration :)...