Saturday, April 14th 10:00 - 1:00 First Stop: Sukhadia [map] Savor the scents and tantalizing tastes of Devon Avenue, home to a heady mix of Indian snack and sweet shops, restaurants and groceries. Join renowned cooking teacher, Ranjana Bhargava, on this culinary adventure and sample cuisines from different parts of India while learning about the traditions, ingredients and unique preparations of this complex and multi-textured land. $55 AIWF members/ $65 non-members Class size is limited. Click here to purchase tickets online

First Stop: Sukhadia's The group will meet at Sukhadia's to taste the much-loved snacks typical of India's street vendors. While sipping a cup of masala chai and nibbling on pakoras, samosas and bhel, Ranjana will begin sharing recipes and weaving a historical and cultural context for Indian cooking. Second Stop: Patel Brothers Thousands travel long distances to shop for spices and groceries at one of the largest and most comprehensive Indian food stores anywhere. Our group will learn about the tools, spices, grains and condiments commonly used in the Indian home and leave with an invaluable ingredient guide to help us continue our culinary journey Third Stop: Viceroy of India At Viceroy of India, long a fixture of Chicago's Indian community, we'll enjoy a sumptuous six-course meal while learning about the preparation techniques and recipes of each dish. Fourth Stop: Tahoora Sweets and Café We'll have a chance to ask any lingering questions over tea and traditional sweets at Tahoora before our tour closes, then you're on your own to explore the colorful sari shops before heading home.

Ranjana Bhargava has been teaching Indian cooking for more than 20 years. Her classes and recipes have been featured in the Chicago Tribune and the Tribune Cookbook, the Sun Times as well as many other local papers. In addition to private classes offered in the commercial kitchen in her Hyde Park home, you can often find her cooking at Whole Foods, Sur La Table, Macy's, the Chicago Hospitality Institute, the Botanic Gardens, city museums and schools. To learn more about Ranjana's classes visit www.indiancookingclass.com.