Diwali to be celebrated at Whole Foods in Minneapolis - spoiler alert...

If you are anywhere close to Minneapolis, MN, around Oct 22, 2011, you might want to stop by the local Whole Foods to get a cooking class and try the sample dinner...but if you are Indian, and read the description of what is being offered, not sure if you would be that excited...

"Traditional Festive Indian Cooking Class/Dinner Thandai – Nectar of the Gods made with sweetened milk, almonds and saffron. Onion Bhajias – the classic onion ring made the Indian way – with a chick pea tempura Nut Studded Chicken Korma  – A stunning entrée of creamy chicken in a korma sauce, generously dotted with dried fruits and nuts! Elaichi Pulao – Basmati Rice pilaf delicately scented with the queen of spices – cardamom! Aloo Fry – Spicy stir fry of cubed potatoes – a traditional Indian fare. Shahi Badami Burfi --  Almond fudge, A must have dessert/sweet that is relished and given away in gift boxes during Diwali..."

Someone's creative juices were sure in overdrive...

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