Bhavna Shivalkar

The Modern Desi

Upcoming Classes:

Bhavna will be hosting her next masterclass at Sydney Seafood School on Thursday 16 January 2025. Visit the schedule to book.

Bhavna Kalra Shivalkar is the oracle on all-things Indian home cooking. As The Modern Desi, she runs cooking classes that not only showcase her deep knowledge of the spices and essential ingredients that are the cornerstone of Indian regional cooking but are also infused with history and storytelling.

Bhavna has a passion for sharing Indian culture and cuisine with Australians. She writes food columns for publications including SBS online, and in 2025 will be hosting a series of pop-up restaurant events with Kylie Kwong in Little India as part of the Powerhouse Food events program. She will also be leading a food tour to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Lucknow in March.

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