Our healing cuisine has been contributing to our customers’ health to such an extent that we were inundated with requests to share this knowledge. Hence, in July, 2007, the Annapurna School of Ayurvedic Cooking was launched.The philosophy and cooking methods at the restaurant are based on Ayurveda, the most ancient system of Indian medicine. It is therefore appropriate that our cooking school will share this ancient knowledge. Ayurveda emphasizes diet in relation to the physical and psychic make up of the human being, and knowledge of the ingredients being cooked enhances one’s relationship with food, bringing forth its healing aspects. Principles of Ayurveda include the body, the three doshas, the four seasons, the I've elements, the six tastes, the seven chakras, and the nine planets.

Food is influenced by all of these principles; they and their influence are a large part of what is taught at our school. The actual cooking demonstration is just part of what you will learn at the classes. What to eat? When to eat? How? How much? How many times a day? All of these questions will be answered in our classes.Classes include various topics, from kitchari  (our ultimate Ayurvedic dish) to gluten free baking.Suggestions for class topics are always welcome.  Annapurna's school of Ayurvedic cooking is located at 2209 Silver Avenue SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 (next to the existing location of Annapurna in Albuquerque). Classes are $45 per class and are held weekly on Saturday mornings from 9am to 12pm.