Fahra Rajabali, a researcher with the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit (Dept. of Pediatrics), is leading 6 cooking classes on Zoom from August 2025 – February 2026.
The August session featured Coconut Lentil Curry and Warm Cabbage Salad
Recipe: https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/678ef2b34de2f87c67fbbdaa/68e7dc25ca531cc7b17671a7_Cooking%20with%20Fahra%20-%20August%2027%2C%202025.pdf
Recording (Passcode: +5^u4L4U)
The September session featured Chicken/Paneer/Fish/Cauliflower Tikka Masala and Curried Quinoa Salad
Recipe: https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/678ef2b34de2f87c67fbbdaa/68e7dc79757515a4a54f2281_Cooking%20with%20Fahra%20-%20September%2024%2C%202025.pdf
Recording (Passcode: B3$tu0Wk)
Try out a recipe and enter a draw!
Send in a photo of your creation based on one of Fahra’s recipes to enter a draw for one of four $20 gift cards; draw is open to UBC staff and faculty members only. Please send your name and role at UBC, as well as a photo and name of the dish to bcinjury@bcchr.ca. The draw will be held on March 27, 2026.
Are you interested in cooking along with Fahra?
If you are a UBC staff or faculty member interested in cooking along with Fahra during a live recording, please contact Fahra at frajabali@bcchr.ca. Each class can accommodate up to 6 participants; each participant will receive a $35 gift card following the session.
Upcoming sessions:
• October 29: Coconut Fish/Prawn Curry & Curried Lentil and Spinach Salad (2 spots available!)
• November 26: Hearty Lentil Soup & Masala Veggie Wraps
• January 28: Butter Chicken/Paneer/Veggies & Garden Salad with Yogurt Dressing
• February 25: menu in development!
A digital cookbook will be available in March 2026!
Cooking with Fahra is sponsored by the 2025/26 UBC Healthy Workplace Initiatives Fund Program. The goals of this initiative are to:
• Prioritize healthy and mindful eating
• Inspire participants with new ideas for nutritious meals
• Source budget-minded ingredients
• Connect health and nutrition through high-quality ingredients and storytelling