Meet Shammi of Shamm's Kitchen!
Shammi Khokhar has been at our market, sharing her passion for cooking, since 2006. She was born and raised in a small Himalayan mountain town in Northern India, and was imparted her mother’s love of creative cooking as a child.
A large part of the value the market has for her is social. She enjoys watching others taste the exotic flavours of her cooking, enjoys talking to others about the processes and nuances of traditional Indian cuisine.
Before coming to Canada, Shammi studied education and taught in India for 19 years. When she’s not at the market, she applies her experiences as a teacher in combination with her love of authentic Indian cuisine to the cooking classes she offers. Sharing her recipes is an essential part of why she loves creating them.
So, don’t hesitate to stop and talk with her the next time you’re perusing the market! In addition to knowledge, she’ll also have ready-to-eat pakoras, aloo tikka (spiced potato patties), and samosas, and a variety of take-home curries to share with you.
