Shef’s Fiery Kitchen

Specialties

Located at the Calgary Farmers’ Market. We use fresh, high quality ingredients to create authentic, delicious, and convenient Indian and Thai food.

Our fresh menu changes every three weeks, and can be eaten hot at the market, or taken home to be consumed later. Our fresh products range from curries, soups, samosas and pakoras, fresh naan, curry sauces, salads, and hand-​blended spices.

We also have a large selection of frozen curries and snacks, which can be conveniently kept in your freezer until you are ready to eat it!

History

Established in 2003.

Shefali Somani (Shef), born in Tanzania to Indian parents, took great interest in learning to cook from her mother from a young age, and has been to Thailand thrice to learn their regional cooking as well. In 2003, she started catering and teaching in clients’ homes, and joined forces with her sister, Sharon, in 2007 to start a thriving business at The Calgary Farmers’ Market. You can also find many of their products at Market 17 and Blush Lane Organic Market.

Meet the Business Owner

Shefali S.

Business Owner

My full name is Shefali Somani, but everyone calls me Shef– (just like you think it would sound). I was born in Tanzania, though we are originally from Gujarat, India. Since my youth, I took a great interest in learning to cook from my mother and grew up in her kitchen.

Like the languages and religions of India, East Indian cuisine is very regional and can vary from province to province and from family to family. These recipes are passed down to me through my family. Most of the vegetarian recipes are Gujrati, and the meat dishes are from Northern India, with a Mogul or Muslim influence.