Indian Cooking Course - Tastes of Asia

About this course

The course explores Indian ingredients, spice combinations and techniques through a combination of in-kitchen demonstrations and guided practical cookery. Participants work at their own station to prepare a traditional tandoori marinade, cook chicken in a tandoor oven, make pilau rice and prepare naan bread and an Indian-style chutney. The session also covers balancing flavours and uses a range of Indian specialities as a basis for developing fundamental cookery techniques.

What you'll learn

• Balance spices and flavours in Indian cookery.
• Prepare a traditional tandoori marinade and cook chicken in a tandoor oven.
• Cook traditional pilau rice.
• Prepare and cook naan bread.
• Make an Indian-style chutney.

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for complete novices as well as cooks with some experience, and no prior knowledge is required. Teaching combines group demonstrations with individual practical work at each participant’s own station.

• Suitable for learners with no previous Indian cookery knowledge.
• Participants work alongside a group of up to 16 people.
• The format includes both chef-led demonstrations and guided practical cooking.

Before you go

• Sensible, flat-soled shoes are required; open-toe footwear is not advised.
• Ingredients, cooking equipment and teaching resources are provided for use during the course.
• An apron and tea towel are included.
• Bring Tupperware to transport prepared food home.
• Food prepared during the course can be taken home.