Cookery courses in India

Haylo · Aug 16th, 2008, 20:16

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Originally Posted by steven_ber

5 days ago I quit smoking again

Pfft! Quitting smoking is dead easy, in fact one year I did it five or six times!

Seriously, well done! If you can get through this next week, it will never be as hard again. It will be three years non smoking for both myself and Mr Haylo on 21st November - not that I counted or anything...

Hal · Aug 17th, 2008, 03:33

Learning how to cook properly involves a whole lot of practice, a good knowledge of how ingredients react and combine, and a touch of craftsmanship.

As steven_ber said, you'd do well to look for a good intense course of a few days with an excellent teacher who focuses on the fundamentals rather than assembling a series of recipes.

And if you have television, watch as many cooking programs as you can. There are also many excellent books available.

Haylo · Aug 17th, 2008, 03:58

Well "tidied" Karuna!

Singer, you say you follow recipies to the letter and are always disappointed with the results. Is it just Indian cookery in particular you have a problem with, or do you find this generally?

Reason I ask is that I was wondering where your recipies come from. Cookery is a science, and while some people never seem to "get it" it could be that your source of recipies is at fault. I know that when friends have asked for details of a dish, I have written instructions that I and my friends would understand, but that maybe others would not.

If you have difficulty with your recipes generally, I suggest you try the epicurious site. The recipes are rated by people who have followed the instructions, so you can be sure that the higher rated ones actually work!

nikkikrish · Oct 10th, 2008, 02:13

Does anyone have any recommendations for cooking lessons in Chennai? I'm looking for something that would be a few hours. I'll be staying in Chennai this January (2009).

I'm a fairly decent cook of South Indian food. I've learned from books, MIL and other family/friends. But, since I was not raised there, I always benefit from watching someone else cook, and coming up with new ideas.

Chef Rucy · Nov 4th, 2008, 04:21

Same thing--- I'll be in Mumbai for about a week, first time in India. I am a professional chef. I would love to watch and learn in someone's home or even work at a restaurant. I am vegetarian and speak only english, french, spanish. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Will check the local paper when I get there on friday. THANK YOU!
Thanks!

Candyji · Nov 18th, 2008, 15:29

If you have a couple of hours while in Orchha there is a wonderful lady who does a cooking demo in her house. She speaks excellent English.

It is quite simple as it is a village kitchen but you will learn alot about the culture of India.

Contact Vandana Dube on mobile (0) 9425342597

Lambdadragon · Apr 5th, 2009, 04:35

Tamil Nadu : Chennai: For raw food classes with Raw food chef, instructor and nutritionist Philip James Clegg <www.synergysecrets.com> who is still busy writing his first book on being raw in India and searching for a suitable plot of land where he can start to fulfill his life's dream and ambition of developing a self sustaining organic farm that would incorporate a holistic living foods healing and teaching centre.. Interested parties should email <philip@synergysecrets.com>

chackmatha · Apr 18th, 2009, 08:01

So still not a place for Cooking with confidence to recommend

prath · May 4th, 2009, 16:22

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Originally Posted by ikimasho

i went to vinjana kala vedi - i took cooking as an elective course (one hour per day) for two months

i highly recommend it. pm me if you want more info.

hi i happened to go through your thread.could please give me some details about this organization?

arjun_nyr · May 6th, 2009, 16:37

umm ...not really sure of courses in south india but ...in delhi ...if ne 1 is looking for cookery courses ...then u can contact Meera at 29237219 or 9811202204...its indian as well as other cuisines ....hope it helps sm 1 ....

tadka daal · Sep 25th, 2009, 06:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Candyji

If you have a couple of hours while in Orchha there is a wonderful lady who does a cooking demo in her house. She speaks excellent English.

It is quite simple as it is a village kitchen but you will learn alot about the culture of India.

Contact Vandana Dube on mobile (0) 9425342597

Quote:

If you have a couple of hours while in Orchha there is a wonderful lady who does a cooking demo in her house. She speaks excellent English.

It is quite simple as it is a village kitchen but you will learn alot about the culture of India.

Contact Vandana Dube on mobile (0) 9425342597

Hi, I will spend 2-3 days in Orchha in mid November, and I will love to learn some indian recipes, do you remember how much is this lady charging for her lessons?

Candyji · Sep 25th, 2009, 15:52

Hi,

I really can't remember better to phone her and ask she is super friendly. The cost of vegetables has gone up alot since I last visited her.

He husband runs a little shop that is situated on the way to Orchha resort just before the bridge over the river. His shop is the first shop just past the little temple on the right there may even be a sign advertising cooking classes and henna painting.

tadka daal · Sep 25th, 2009, 16:59

Quote:

Hi,I really can't remember better to phone her and ask she is super friendly. The cost of vegetables has gone up alot since I last visited her.

He husband runs a little shop that is situated on the way to Orchha resort just before the bridge over the river. His shop is the first shop just past the little temple on the right there may even be a sign advertising cooking classes and henna painting

Hi Candyji, thank you for replying. I will follow your directions when I get there

Aug 17th, 2008, 03:33	#107
Hal . . . _ _ _ . . . Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,302	Learning how to cook properly involves a whole lot of practice, a good knowledge of how ingredients react and combine, and a touch of craftsmanship. As steven_ber said, you'd do well to look for a good intense course of a few days with an excellent teacher who focuses on the fundamentals rather than assembling a series of recipes. And if you have television, watch as many cooking programs as you can. There are also many excellent books available. Last edited by karuna : Aug 17th, 2008 at 03:44. Reason: tidying up

Oct 10th, 2008, 02:13	#109
nikkikrish Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 9	Cooking Lessons in Chennai? Does anyone have any recommendations for cooking lessons in Chennai? I'm looking for something that would be a few hours. I'll be staying in Chennai this January (2009). I'm a fairly decent cook of South Indian food. I've learned from books, MIL and other family/friends. But, since I was not raised there, I always benefit from watching someone else cook, and coming up with new ideas.

Nov 18th, 2008, 15:29	#111
Candyji phir bhi mera dil Hindustani hai!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Agra Posts: 87	If you have a couple of hours while in Orchha there is a wonderful lady who does a cooking demo in her house. She speaks excellent English. It is quite simple as it is a village kitchen but you will learn alot about the culture of India. Contact Vandana Dube on mobile (0) 9425342597 __________________ Dance to the beat of a different drum.

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Sep 25th, 2009, 15:52	#117
Candyji phir bhi mera dil Hindustani hai!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Agra Posts: 87	Hi, I really can't remember better to phone her and ask she is super friendly. The cost of vegetables has gone up alot since I last visited her. He husband runs a little shop that is situated on the way to Orchha resort just before the bridge over the river. His shop is the first shop just past the little temple on the right there may even be a sign advertising cooking classes and henna painting.