Food Talks & Workshops

Cooking with Jalaja Menon — A maritime-inspired experience

by Indian Heritage Centre
10 May • 10:30am

Pick up traditional South-Indian maritime recipes in this interactive session with Mrs Jalaja Menon!

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Purchase for usage of Culture Pass credits: https://www.sgculturepass.gov.sg/events/9473635844317
Purchase for non-Culture Pass credits holders: https://v360.nhb.gov.sg/ihc/?vpath=ATT_browse

Sunday (10 May):10.30am - 12.30pm

Mrs Jalaja Menon, a culinary enthusiast and expert in Kerala cuisine, is set to take you on a delightful gastronomic journey with her upcoming cooking demonstration. Known for her passion for preserving and promoting traditional recipes, Mrs Menon brings a wealth of culinary expertise and cultural insight to this interactive and informative session. 

During the session, she will be preparing a comforting Fish Curry as the main dish, paired with a flavourful Prawn Varai as a side dish, showcasing the rich spices and flavours of Indian cooking. 

Indian Heritage Centre

The Indian Heritage Centre traces the journeys, communities, and contributions of Indians in Singapore. Through historical objects, personal stories, textiles, faith traditions, and community heritage, the museum highlights how diverse Indian cultures took root, adapted, and shaped Singapore’s social, cultural, and national landscape from early migration to the present day.

Website: www.indianheritage.gov.sg/a>
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