Cooking classes

doofus · Jan 10th, 2006, 19:14

Strange request, I know , but this site usually comes up with the answers.

When we next visit Goa, staying at Colva, in February, my wife and I would like to beable to learn how to cook Goan style.

Does anyone know where we may be able to do this.

has anyone done this before. I would appreciate any advice on this.

regards,Pete

jehenry · Jan 10th, 2006, 19:46

Hi there. I'm also interested in taking a food course when in Goa in Feb. In the Lonely Plant they mention a 5 day course run by www.indiaonthemenu.com for £250. Based in Betim.

I'm looking for something that only takes one or two days though and is a bit cheaper!

James

doofus · Jan 10th, 2006, 20:04

James,

Thanks for that. I agree with you entirely. We just want a short course. Possibly even watching our meal being cooked and helping out something like that. I might even ask one of the shack owners if he can help. You never know.

I am sure the course on that site would be excellent but it is out of our price range really and we already have accomodation booked via a tour operator.

I am suprised that the locals haven't cottoned on to this yet. Even a private local home could do something like that to earn some cash rather than the big hotels and restaurants conning everything. Share out the 'spoils' so to speak. Even going to the market with them to see and learn what they look for in buying spices etc.

I brought a lot of spices back from Goa when I was there in December. I have followed recipes etc but the food does not turn out like I remember curries to taste like. Need to learn the tricks of the trade from the experts and not in a book.

I'll have a chat with some locals as well when we return in February unless someone comes up with something positive on this site.

regards, Pete

jehenry · Jan 10th, 2006, 20:08

Yes I was thinking exactly the same. Even perhaps asking a small restauant if I can just help out for a day in return for a couple of meals and beers! Just standing there chopping onions and garlic whilst watching them work their magic would be enough for me really.

Good luck anyway. Do let me know how you get on.

james

Digital Drifter · Jan 10th, 2006, 20:10

if you're NOT staying in a hotel but with the locals who let out their houses, probably they'd be glad to show you. As logn as you dont get in the way, I guess.

PeakXV · Jan 10th, 2006, 21:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Digital Drifter

if you're NOT staying in a hotel but with the locals who let out their houses, probably they'd be glad to show you. As logn as you dont get in the way, I guess.

I got up right after Bed Tea one morning to learn how to make Aloo Paratha. Geez you need to be like Arnold to knead that stuff. "Excuse me" I asked, "but how do you know if the skillet is hot enough?" Bad question she then (old lady) took my hand and wacked it down on the skillet and held it there until you could just smell my palm burning a triffle

...she yanked it up and said "pan ready,sir"

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GoanCanuck · Jan 11th, 2006, 00:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by jehenry

Hi there. I'm also interested in taking a food course when in Goa in Feb. In the Lonely Plant they mention a 5 day course run by www.indiaonthemenu.com for £250. Based in Betim.

I'm looking for something that only takes one or two days though and is a bit cheaper!

James

They have increased the price to 295 pounds.

rcreeker · Jan 11th, 2006, 01:00

We are also interested in cooking classes but we are going to Kerala...Anyone know of classes in Cochin?

TracyB · Jan 11th, 2006, 06:47

I'm interested in cooking classes in Goa too!!!

Feelthevibe · Jan 11th, 2006, 18:17

I found most places I ate in while i was there more than willing to teach you the basics. Probably a safe bet is to ask if you can watch while they cook your meal so long as its not too busy, and it gets pretty damn hot in them kitchens.

kohinoor · Jan 11th, 2006, 21:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by jehenry

Even perhaps asking a small restauant if I can just help out for a day in return for a couple of meals and beers! Just standing there chopping onions and garlic whilst watching them work their magic would be enough for me really.

From what I've heard is that outsiders are not allowed in the restaurants' kitchen.
And isn't that a good and safe practise when considering customers?

Anyway, there are open kitchen in some places, where you can see cooks doing their work. Don't remember to name any now, but look around. For example when you go to Calangute beach, the restaurant before the statue on the righthandside. But they just don't make good, tasting, food.

Why don't you hire yourselfs a cook in your kitchen for sometime and learn that way. That's what I'm planning to do.

Cheers

doofus · Jan 11th, 2006, 23:39

Problem is that we are in a hotel without all the mod-cons of a kitchen in it.

Jan 10th, 2006, 19:14	#1
doofus Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Uk Posts: 61	Cooking classes Strange request, I know , but this site usually comes up with the answers. When we next visit Goa, staying at Colva, in February, my wife and I would like to beable to learn how to cook Goan style. Does anyone know where we may be able to do this. has anyone done this before. I would appreciate any advice on this. regards,Pete

Jan 10th, 2006, 19:46	#2
jehenry Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 27	Me too! Hi there. I'm also interested in taking a food course when in Goa in Feb. In the Lonely Plant they mention a 5 day course run by www.indiaonthemenu.com for £250. Based in Betim. I'm looking for something that only takes one or two days though and is a bit cheaper! James

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Digital Drifter bang a whore? Bangalore Dammit! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,878	if you're NOT staying in a hotel but with the locals who let out their houses, probably they'd be glad to show you. As logn as you dont get in the way, I guess. __________________ Click here for the Indiamike train guide in PDF

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rcreeker Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: canada Posts: 75	how about classes in other places too? We are also interested in cooking classes but we are going to Kerala...Anyone know of classes in Cochin?

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Jan 10th, 2006, 20:04	#3
doofus Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Uk Posts: 61	James, Thanks for that. I agree with you entirely. We just want a short course. Possibly even watching our meal being cooked and helping out something like that. I might even ask one of the shack owners if he can help. You never know. I am sure the course on that site would be excellent but it is out of our price range really and we already have accomodation booked via a tour operator. I am suprised that the locals haven't cottoned on to this yet. Even a private local home could do something like that to earn some cash rather than the big hotels and restaurants conning everything. Share out the 'spoils' so to speak. Even going to the market with them to see and learn what they look for in buying spices etc. I brought a lot of spices back from Goa when I was there in December. I have followed recipes etc but the food does not turn out like I remember curries to taste like. Need to learn the tricks of the trade from the experts and not in a book. I'll have a chat with some locals as well when we return in February unless someone comes up with something positive on this site. regards, Pete

Jan 10th, 2006, 20:08	#4
jehenry Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 27	Yes I was thinking exactly the same. Even perhaps asking a small restauant if I can just help out for a day in return for a couple of meals and beers! Just standing there chopping onions and garlic whilst watching them work their magic would be enough for me really. Good luck anyway. Do let me know how you get on. james

Jan 11th, 2006, 06:47	#9
TracyB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 349	I'm interested in cooking classes in Goa too!!!

Jan 11th, 2006, 18:17	#10
Feelthevibe Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Manchester Uk Posts: 69	I found most places I ate in while i was there more than willing to teach you the basics. Probably a safe bet is to ask if you can watch while they cook your meal so long as its not too busy, and it gets pretty damn hot in them kitchens.

Jan 11th, 2006, 23:39	#12
doofus Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Uk Posts: 61	Problem is that we are in a hotel without all the mod-cons of a kitchen in it.

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