I really love how Nalini incorporates the practice of Ayurveda into her cooking course, by teaching you about doshas, the importance of awareness through meditation and how to eat delicious, yet very healthy, food. The coziness of the class also allows for a lot of exchange of dialogue, while still maintaining a fun atmosphere, where everyone can cook and eat together. read more

I attended a dosa making class with Nalini a couple of weeks ago. Nalini taught us how to make the dosa batter correctly with lots of good tips on how to make sure the batter is ready to be used. We made four different kinds of dosas--a plain dosa, a masala dosa, a coconut chutney dosa, and an arugula, onion, cheese dosa. The dosas were absolutely delicious! The class was very informative and fun. I can't wait to try and make my own dosas at home. read more

Took the Gems & Jewels of an Indian Kitchen: All about lentils and legumes class early this week. It was fantastic. My cooking partner and I made a Masoor Dal with spinach. Loved it. Made it at home the next day and it was even better. Class is good but it's even better with Nalini as the instructor. She adds spiritual, cultural references that make it an even more enjoyable experience. She has a very positive aura about her..... Well worth it. read more

My friend and I attended the Ayurveda cooking class and it was fabulous!! The class takes place in her apartment which just gives it a little more character. The class was not just about cooking but the importance of what you put in your body and maintaining balance. My only complaint would be that I could have stayed for weeks!! I look forward to taking more classes in the future!! Thanks Nalini!! read more

The Introduction to Ayurvedic Cooking class was more than I expected. I had taken cooking classes from different teachers before and trying to replicate what I learned in class did not work. By contrast, after taking the class with Nalini I was able to replicate one of the recipes with delicious results. I think it was because her approach to cooking is a philosophy and not just a science. Using all five senses, cooking without fear and trusting your intuition leads to positive results. And the variety and treatment of spices was wonderful. It was also a fun group experience with a spontaneous ebb and flow of different students taking over different chopping, peeling, stirring, etc. tasks as we pulled the dishes together. Surprisingly fun and enjoyable. I'm definitely thinking of taking additional classes with Route to India. read more

Went to the Dosa cooking class with my mom and had a lovely time! Nalini is very nice, patient and a great, encouraging teacher. I will definitely go for another class again and you should too! read more

Really fun class to learn about Indian cooking in an intimate setting. The first part of the lesson will start with an overview of ayurveda and a light meditation. Then it moves into the cooking phase. There were about 8 people in my class and we were cooking 3 dishes, so we split in to teams. It all came out delicious and it was very interesting to learn about all the different spices. I was so motivated that I bought an Indian spice box after and hope to start using it soon. Nalini was very warm and welcoming and it's obvious that she's passionate about this topic and how food can be medicine. Definitely a fun experience and recommended. read more

Nalini has taught me to cook the way I want to eat. Thank you.

My two daughters were planning a surprise bridal shower for their future sister-in-law and decided an Indian cooking class would be very appropriate since the bride to be is a great and enthusiastic cook but had never actually done any Indian cooking. Luckily, we happened upon the Route to India listing on Yelp, with all the positive reviews. We were certainly difficult to deal with, since we had stringent timing needs and no idea of how many invitees would say yes and attend. Nalini was very pleasant and flexible through all the changes and vagueness. The class was held on a Saturday afternoon in the warehouse setting that we found really charming. Nalini totally won us over with her warmth and enthusiasm, as well as her excellent knowledge of her subject matter and her remarkably organized preparation for the class and the meal. The workspace was equipped so that all 10 guests had full hands-on cooking experience. The table was beautifully set with lovely flowers, lovely plates and bowls as well as the wine glasses we had requested so we could toast the bride to be. Although the class was forecast to be 2 1/2 hours long, Nalini took the cue from us that we were in no hurry and actually stayed for over 4 hours of cooking, eating and conversing. We made a full menu of lentil soup, classical and untraditional dosas, and coconut chutney. We learned general cooking and chopping skills as well as methods specific to the items we were making. We had plenty of food and all agreed that we had overeaten since it was all so delicious. The event was a huge success and we hope to cross paths again with Nalini, preferrably in a kitchen, but anyplace would be appealing! read more

I just had my first class with Nalini, where we learnt the introduction to Ayurvedic Cooking. Even though am an Indian myself, and know quite a bit about vegetarian cooking,Nalini had a lot more to offer and teach about the five elements which are essential to Ayurvedic cooking. Most importantly, I learnt a great deal about striking the balance with the five elements by way of food.! The dishes were really simple and quick and easy to remember and reproduce at home. She is a wonderful person and it was indeed a very delightful experience to meet her and learn from her. Looking forward to attending more classes with her. read more

Great experience. Nalini is not only a great cook but has extensive knowledge about nutrition.She uses only seasonal organic ingredients. It was fun and delicious! read more

My sister and i greatly enjoyed this evening class with Nalini. We both enjoy cooking but others in the class had little experience and it worked for us all. I plan to return with my daughters who are both vegetarian. Great activity for a parent and kid to do together. Highly recommend. read more