The Special Cuisines class at Ivy Tech Community College Northeast invites the community to join its students, faculty, and staff for an Indian-themed dinner between 5 and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19.

The dinner will feature appetizers, soup, salads, an entree, and desserts, including:

• Masoor dal, a classic Indian lentil soup made with red lentils, tomatoes, and green chilies
• Cachumbar, a traditional Indian salad made from tomatoes, cucumber, and onions, seasoned with fresh lime juice, chilies, and herbs
• Shrimp masala, an entrée that features shrimp cooked in onion chaunk and served on a bed of rice. Served with sautéed okra, carrot, and hot chapati bread

To make reservations, which are required, call the Special Cuisines line at 260-480-2002. Dinners are served in the Hospitality Room on Coliseum Campus (3800 N. Anthony Blvd.) and are $20 each (now accepting credit cards in addition to cash and checks). Wine is available for an additional cost.