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ProgramPowerhouse Food: Producers

Little India | The Modern Desi

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Thu 30 Jan 2025
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$30 pp
where
SK Chaat and Pani Puri Corner

Join Bhavna Shivalkar, also known as The Modern Desi, in a walking tour of ‘Little India’ that will shed light on the rich ecosystem of local food businesses underpinning the Western Sydney community. Learn the origin story and evolution of Harris Park, taste highlights from local eateries and engage with Indian food culture, history and tradition.

About The Modern Desi

Bhavna Kalra Shivalkar leads Sydney’s Indian cooking school, The Modern Desi Co. Shivalkar breaks stereotypes about Indian cooking and cooking with spice. Her classes showcase a love for food and are infused with storytelling, so participants can appreciate where the ingredients came from and discover how easy it is to create an Indian meal.

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