October 7, 2025
By William Doran
Join us with Guest Chef Hamza Iqbal to make Home-Style Haleem and Kashmiri Chai on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m. EDT as part of the Coop’s monthly cooking series. The class will be streamed online via Zoom. Haleem is a warming dish with three kinds of lentils and Kashmiri Chai is made with green tea. Hamza will teach us why it turns pink!
About the Chef
Hamza Iqbal is excited to share two favorite winter recipes from childhood in Pakistan. Both of them are reminiscent of foggy, misty winters in Lahore that are rather mild and allow for cozy community gatherings over food and drink.
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Teach a Class
Though cooperation is at the heart of the Coop’s mission, so is food! The Cooking Committee is looking for guest chefs to share their food expertise, traditions, and special treats. Members receive FTOP credit for preparing and delivering classes. Tell us what you want to teach at foodcoopcooks.org/contact.