Milwaukee Flavor Live: Spice, Soul & Indian Comfort with Ruta Kahate
Join chef and cookbook author Ruta Kahate for a vibrant evening of bold Indian flavors and heartfelt storytelling. In this demonstration class, Ruta will share comforting dishes from her kitchen, including Devil’s Dung Potatoes, fluffy millet with cashews, and a green bean peanut salad. With deep roots in both Goa and Milwaukee, her food reflects tradition, warmth, and a deep sense of place.

In this class, you’ll learn to make and sample:
• Devil’s Dung Potatoes
• Fluffy Millet with Cashews
• Green Bean Peanut Salad

These intimate classes are limited to just 35 guests and often sell out quickly, so we recommend booking early to reserve your spot.

About Milwaukee Flavor Live: Milwaukee Flavor Live is a four-part culinary series presented in collaboration with VISIT Milwaukee and inspired by the Milwaukee Flavor cookbook. Held at the Milwaukee Public Market, each evening highlights one of the city’s most inspiring chefs through a live cooking demonstration, tastings of each featured dish, and personal storytelling that brings Milwaukee’s food scene to life. From globally inspired wood-fired fare to reimagined comfort food, this series offers a flavorful glimpse into the chefs, cultures, and creativity that make Milwaukee a true food city.

About the Chef: Ruta Kahate is a celebrated chef, cookbook author, and the owner of Ruta’s Vibrant Indian in Milwaukee. Her cooking is known for its approachable style, bold flavors, and meaningful ties to her Goan heritage. Ruta brings people together through food, using storytelling and spice to create memorable culinary experiences.