19 Local Chefs Cook Up Indian-themed Foods for Piedmont Arts Fundraiser

Nineteen local chefs will prepare and serve heavy hors d’oeuvres with an Indian theme at Piedmont Arts’ Savory September: India on Friday, September 9 from 7 – 10 pm at the museum.

This annual fundraiser for the arts celebrates the food and culture of India, allowing guests to experience new flavors and customs from the many regions of this diverse country.

“When you eat Indian food it’s like you are embarking on a journey; You travel to different Indian states and cities,” said Gayatri Titus, a Piedmont Arts Board member and chair of the committee planning the event. "Each food prepared by our talented chefs will offer its own blend of aromas, spices, flavors and textures.”

In addition to a cash bar with Indian beer and mango mojitos, local chefs will prepare the following Indian-themed dishes:

Kim Banergee and Meredith Vaughn

Mango Lassi, Beef Kebob, Coriander Chutney, Mint Chutney, Spiced Potatoes, Roti 

Janet Ashby 
Samosas, Madras Lentils, Rice Pudding 

Jimmy Warren and Tania Thomasson
Green Curry Chicken Drummettes, Indian-themed Cake

Will Gravely and Susan Critz
Jerry’s Chicken Curry, Basmati Rice with Cashews, Banana Chips, Diced Apples, Mango Chutney, Coconut, Green Onion Condiments

Sonam Lalchandani, Sangeeta Patel, Dipti Rana, Veena Kumari
Chana Masala, Vegetable Paneer Makhani, Naan, Raita, Coriander Chutney, Tamarind Chutney, Papad

Chhaya Suthar, Preeti Sameera Batchala and Neena Suthar
Idii, Sambhar and Coconut Chutney, Gulab Jamun with Saffron and Cardamon-flavored Ice Cream, Chakli and Puri

Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County – Glenn Hunter and Cheryl Norman
Navratan Korma, Basmati Rice and Chana Masala

Daily Grind – Mary Anne Heiss, Danny Heiss, Elizabeth Kendall 
Tandoori Chicken with Mint Chutney, Naan

While savoring the tastes of India, guests can also take part in traditional Indian dancing, step into the photo booth for a keepsake image by Rick Dawson Photography or support the arts by taking part in a 50/50 raffle.

“In the past, our 50/50 raffles have raised thousands of dollars,” said Piedmont Arts Executive Director Kathy Rogers. “It’s a great way to raise money for the museum and reward one lucky community member for their support of the arts in MHC.”

50/50 raffle tickets are $10 each or $50 for 6. Raffle tickets can be purchased in advance at Piedmont Arts, located at 215 Starling Avenue, or at the museum on the night of the event.

Admission tickets to Savory September: India are $25 each and include one complimentary drink per ticket. Tickets are on sale now at Piedmont Arts, by calling 276.632.3221 and online at PiedmontArts.org.