Shanta Nimbark Sacharoff takes us into the world of healthy condiments, revealing the secrets of crafting two flavorful chutneys, showcasing the essential culinary herbs and spices that elevate their taste profiles. Discover the significance of spices in Indian cuisine while learning how these versatile condiments enhance the flavors of various dishes. Conclude the event with a Q&A session as participants sample the chutneys paired with homemade chai and crackers for a delightful culinary experience.

Shanta Nimbark Sacharoff  is the author of Other Avenues Are Possible: Legacy of the People's Food System of the San Francisco Bay Area, Flavors of India Vegetarian Indian Cuisine and Cooking Together: A Vegetarian Co-op Cookbook. She is celebrated for her expertise in vegetarian cooking. Having moved to the United States in 1964 for college, she settled in San Francisco in 1973, where she actively participated in the Food Conspiracy and co-founded The San Francisco Bay Area’s Peoples Food System. Retired from co-ownership of Other Avenues, a worker-owned food cooperative, she continues to contribute articles on food, nutrition and cooking to publications like India Currents while teaching vegetarian cooking classes.