Deccan Tiffin cookery classes (including a trip to explore ingredients at a local shopping centre) are held in Priya’s home kitchen in West Hove, which is fully equipped for Indian cooking. The precise location will be provided on booking.
The next classes are on the 24th of May, 7th and 21st of June, 5th and 19th of July. To book please email Priya at priya.deshingkar@gmail.com.
Spend a relaxed afternoon learning how to cook an Indian meal from scratch. We will start with a trip to a local shop to explore spices, herbs, vegetables and other ingredients. The lessons will be scheduled on a Sunday at 10:30 and cost £120 per person. We will finish around 16:00 or later depending on your pace (no one will be rushed!). You will take away the food you cook to enjoy at home after the lesson!
Groups will be offered a concession. Advance booking is essential – please email the host Priya Deshingkar at priya.deshingkar@gmail.coma
The course includes the following elements:
- Learning about the spices and other ingredients and how to choose the best.
- Techniques for making your curries taste authentic
- Roasting and grinding ingredients to make fresh spice mixes and pastes
- Cooking a three course meal
- A starter – pakoras,
- A main dish – chicken curry, fish curry or a dal with a raita and basmati rice
- A dessert –
This is a suggested list – if there is anything in particular you would like to cook please let me know.
You can also try one of my bespoke Indian cookery lessons on Zoom!
Why not gather a group of friends, and take an advanced cookery class? Group size of 4 to 6 people, with prices starting at £25 per person. You will be sent a list of ingredients and cooking equipment ahead of time, then given step-by-step instructions to cook an authentic Indian meal.
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What to expect from Deccan Tiffin cookery classes – from our customers
Amazing North Indian Cookery Class
“If, like us, you’ve been to any of Priya’s supper clubs, you’ll know her food is very different to the Indian food you’re probably used to; the flavours are richer, deeper, and definitely delicious-er!
“When we had the chance to attend one of her Zoom cooking classes, we jumped at it. We made Venison Korma, pilau, and raita.
“Priya was a great host, guiding us through the whole process step by step, checking our progress throughout, suggesting alternatives for any ingredients we couldn’t get, and making suggestions on how we could modify the recipes for future experimentation.
“We learnt some great techniques and were introduced to new spices and ingredients – and the results were spectacular! Our korma actually tasted like something Priya would serve us – there is no higher praise!
“We thoroughly enjoyed the class and, even better, had a truly authentic North Indian meal at the end. We’d thoroughly recommend these classes – they’re great fun and teach you some great new skills.
“Thank you Priya for sharing your considerable enthusiasm, love, and expertise.” – Chrissie and Jon, Worthing