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Indian Cookery

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Indian Cookery

Class times

Sunday 16 Jan: 10:00-16:30
Saturday 26 Feb: 10:00 – 16:00
Saturday 12 Mar: 10:00 – 16:00

We have put in place measures to make our classes as safe as possible so you can relax and have a great time.

— This course is adaptable for vegans; just let us know when booking —

If you have an allergy/intolerance please get in touch with us before booking this class by emailing cookery@vegsoc.org.

Join spice guru, Lajina, as she shows you how to make authentic Indian cuisine. You’ll learn how to make enticing, flavour filled Indian dishes at home that will make your local takeaway a distant second choice for a curry!

Lajina’s family-oriented style of Punjabi cooking is great to try in your own kitchen. With an array of classic and creative recipes up her sleeves, Lajjina will show you could ever need to know to master the essentials and wow your friends and family with incredible dishes.

Recipes you are likely to make include:

Garam Masala spice blend

Dahl Tadka

Bhel Puri

Roti with tamarind chutney and raita

Cauliflower and Potato Punjabi Curry with Jeera Rice

Above recipes are subject to availability of ingredients.

You’ll be able to make the recipes you learn on this class at home, time and time again. After your cookery experience, you will be emailed a pack for you to keep containing all of the recipes you learned on the day.

What to expect…

Lots of food: Firstly, you can expect to eat a lot of delicious food! It will come as no surprise that there will be lots made, so you will be nibbling and tasting throughout your cookery experience. (Don’t worry about bringing anything to eat with you!)

A relaxed, hands-on experience, suitable for all abilities: Our cookery experiences will help you hone your skills in a fun and friendly atmosphere. You’ll dive right in with hands-on practical cookery sessions. This will include working  in pairs, groups and individually under the expert guidance of our experienced tutor. We welcome students of all abilities, so whatever your current skill level, you’ll fit right in. And you don’t have to be veggie to enjoy our courses – everyone’s welcome!

The chance to ask tons of questions: Attendee numbers are kept small so you’ll have maximum contact with your tutor. There will be plenty of opportunities throughout the day to ask any questions you may have and take advantage of their years of experience in all things veggie and vegan!

Getting here: We have lots of free car parking available on site. If you’re getting here by public transport, we’re only a short taxi ride or a 20-minute walk from Altrincham’s bus, train and Metrolink (Altrincham line) services. Here’s our address: Vegetarian Society Cookery School, Parkdale, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 4QG.

Don’t forget! You can gift this course to a friend or loved one by buying a gift voucher.

Meet Your Tutor

Meet Your Tutor

Lajina Leal teaches our popular Indian classes.

An enthusiastic and passionate chef; Lajina loves to cook authentic, home-style Indian food. Her dishes are full of flavour, with a focus on health, so her recipes have a reduction of fat, sugar and salt.

Lajina’s love of cooking stemmed from wanting to cook nutritious meals for her son. She drew inspiration from TV shows and cookery books before deciding to set up her own company ‘Lajina Masala’.

Lajina believes that the key to delicious Indian food is in the spices. During her class, you will learn some perfect spice blends to bring your own curries to life!

Additional information

Time and dietary info

Class times

Sunday 16 Jan: 10:00-16:30
Saturday 26 Feb: 10:00 – 16:00
Saturday 12 Mar: 10:00 – 16:00

104 reviews for Indian Cookery

  1. John –

    Definitely do it….

  2. Jane –

    Great course

  3. Simon –

    An enjoyable day and learned lots

  4. Debbie –

    Excellent content and presenter

  5. Geoff –

    Very enjoyable and informative

  6. Matt –

    Do it!

  7. Jane –

    Good variety of recipes and flavours

  8. Peter –

    Do it

  9. Mandy –

    Excellent all round, good fun

  10. Orla –

    Would highly recommend it, also everyone is very friendly

  11. David –

    Excellent day.friendly,informative and fun thank you!

  12. Glyn –

    Do it as its great fun

  13. Norma –

    Very worthwhile

  14. Kate –

    Very warm and welcoming course leader. She really put us at our ease and made everything feel simple and accessible. I had never cooked with real spices before and so am now a convert!

  15. Stephen –

    A great relaxed environment in which you are quickly working as a team! Do it!

  16. Mary –

    Great teacher, good pace and instruction, lovely food

  17. Maggi –

    Learned lots and enjoyed the day Lajina was fun and shared her enthusiasm and talent

  18. Michelle –

    Go for it

  19. Jo –

    Great day

  20. Joanne –

    Friendly, knowledgeable tutor. fantastic flavors. Easy to follow. Confidence to try the recipes and more…….

  21. Rik –

    Great food. Great teacher. A gift, but chose this course because love indian food. Confidence in trying to cook indian food. Definitely go on it

  22. Hannah –

    Great recipes and learnt alot from Lijana. it was a Birthday gift.
    Flavorsome food and was a Great day.
    Lovely recipes and people The potato and cauliflower curry was something i tried at home.

  23. Margaret –

    Lovely informal teaching style .great food. to get stuck in at home.

  24. Joshua –

    Clear instructions, variety of food and courses. Great relaxed atmosphere created.

  25. Lorraine –

    Good fun, learnt alot.

  26. Janus –

    Excellent teacher, delicious recipes.

  27. Jamie –

    Lots of fun, lovely teacher who was very informative. But most of all, very tasty!

  28. Anna –

    Fantastic course. Loved every minute.

  29. Claire –

    I learned loads and had fun!

  30. Sharon –

    Fantastic teacher, lots of recipes covered and tips given. It was a pleasant experience working with the rest of the group and it was fun.

  31. Oli –

    Would recommend

  32. Marianda –

    Very nice atmosphere great pragmatic cooking i have learnt today

  33. Bethany –

    100% value for money and a really great day with other friendly people.

  34. Chantelle –

    Fantastic tutor, great dishes 🙂

  35. Roger –

    Give it a go

  36. Mary –

    Its good!

  37. Brett T –

    Lajina was a really friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable tutor. There was plenty of opportunity for hands-on experience. And finally it

  38. Mike A –

    Would recommend it

  39. Clare –

    Its a good introduction to Indian cooking and a fun and interesting day out.

  40. Belinda –

    Inspiration for more vegetarian dishes

  41. Steve –

    Fun,informative,delicious,practical.

  42. Alastair –

    Enjoyable and educational!

  43. Joanne –

    Good atmosphere, relaxed and informative.

  44. Helen –

    Fantastic lovely instructors, great tuition. Course was so informative.

  45. Martin –

    DO IT! Exceeded my expectations and some valuable tips.

  46. Alex –

    JUST FAB! Come – good food, good understanding and good teachers.

  47. Sutton –

    Great course, lot of fun. Some good tips.

  48. Heather –

    Fantastic course, great recipes and lost of help and encouragement. Definitely worth attending!

  49. Hebe –

    Great, friendly and informed staff. Course surpassed my expectations, everything was wonderful.

  50. Pauline –

    Worth going on the course. Enjoyed it very much and I have learnt a lot. Feel more confident cooking Indian food.

  51. Peter –

    Good instruction, wide range of recipes provided. Tried each others food at end. Worth attending if you like Indian food.

  52. Robert –

    Excellent. if you like Indian food the course is a must.

  53. Dot –

    Lovely day, really educational and loved meeting the girls and other students. Course more than met my expectations.

  54. Daphne –

    I would definitely recommend the course to friends and family

  55. Lydia –

    Great course, wonderful enthusiastic ladies who shared stories about Indian culture as well as great advice on how to get the most out of the food

  56. Lisa –

    Lovely group of people, really welcoming and great fun!

  57. Meera –

    Definitely give it a go! Don’t eat before you come you’ll be fed lots!

  58. Brenda –

    A very enjoyable afternoon in good company

  59. Christopher –

    Excellent tutors, great facilities and supportive staff

  60. David –

    Entertaining! Educational! Involving! Inspirational!

  61. Jane –

    Go for it! Really good fun, learnt a lot, lovely hosts and met some really lovely people!

  62. Tim –

    The recipes are amazing and the ladies were warm welcoming and great fun!

  63. Julian –

    This is a great way to learn and develop- the tutors were fantastic, the right balance between serious cooks and good fun.

  64. Graham –

    Excellent teachers with loads of tips and advice. The hands on part teaches you so much.

  65. Jim H –

    Nina and Sumita are excellent tutors- very good at explaining things and making it entertaining.

  66. Joyce –

    The course is the perfect length, lots of information given and very useful and practical. I learnt how to use spices and how to cook better!

  67. Paul C –

    I learned a lot, had a great time and the teachers were excellent- I’d definitely recommend it.

  68. Christine –

    This course is great as it removes the mystique and enables you to cook wonderful food.

  69. Thomas –

    I thoroughly enjoyed the day and the other participants were a nice group!

  70. Pam –

    You’ll be amazed at how simple Indian cooking can be, I’m no longer scared to try it for myself!

  71. Colin –

    It was fun, and great to learn Indian cooking- and I cooked food that tasted good!

  72. Joe N –

    You’ll learn lots of useful tips and be a lot more confident after this course.

  73. Richard –

    This was a lot of fun and helped to take the fear out of complex dishes!

  74. Charlotte –

    Interesting, good range of dishes and ingredients. Very enthusiastic and approachable teachers!

  75. Ed P –

    I enjoyed cooking the curry and tasting everyone else’s.

  76. Michael –

    You won’t be disappointed and you will be amazed at what you can do!

  77. Michael –

    Educational and very entertaining. Definitely recommended for anyone who enjoys cooking and/ or eating!

  78. Shelley –

    Very versatile and enjoyable course. The ladies are charismatic and lovely- they made learning fun and easy.

  79. Angharad –

    Thoroughly enjoyed the course, thank you!

  80. Laura –

    Very good course, very enjoyable.

  81. Coleen W –

    I loved it! Lighthearted presentation whilst giving a lot of knowledge an useful tips.

  82. Anonymous –

    Basic introduction class – expectations fully met

  83. Anonymous –

    Cannot fault anything – balance of explanation and ‘doing’

  84. Becks L –

    Make sure you’re hungry! I have really enjoyed it.

  85. Jane –

    Better understanding of a basic ‘gravy’ and the utilisation and spices. It’s great fun. The atmosphere is fantastic and the food tastes great! Make sure you leave room to eat the feast at the end of the course!

  86. Marlie P –

    I feel more confident and comfortable with the use of different spices and ingredients. The practical demonstrations were invaluable. Even if you have little or no experience with Indian cookery, you will find it surprisingly simple to make. I definitely feel like I’ve broadened my horizons.

  87. Emyr B –

    What better way to spend a cold, wet, Sunday? It’s fun: do it

  88. Anne M –

    I wanted to improve my Indian cookery in particular use of spices. Yes it exceeded my expectations. Great course. Great teachers. Good fun. Delicious food.

  89. Carol –

    Do it! You will learn hints and tips and will learn use of spices. Good support from tutors

  90. Rachel N –

    I came along with a friend without any expectations whatsoever. I loved every minute and learned so much! Come along, try it – and have a wonderful, fun-filled day.

  91. Thomas J –

    Lovely time and great lessons. More confidence in cooking and blending spices for Indian food.

  92. Genevieve H –

    Learnt a lot, instructors were very friendly, helpful and entertaining. Food tastes great. Just enjoy it and take everything in. Take notes so you can remember all their little tips!

  93. Jeanette W –

    Definitely get booking on it. It’s so much fun as well as being informative. Confidence that I can now make a curry dish that taste (almost) as good as restaurant food. It was amazing how so many amateur cooks could create an excellent Indian banquet!

  94. Carlos A –

    I love Indian food and the Indian culture. Yes the course is amazing and the two teachers also. Please do this course

  95. Moira –

    I wanted to understand more about using spices in the right way, as it was all a bit of a mystery. I feel more confident now. Good fun & well worthwhile. Need to buy a spicebox!

  96. Dave L –

    Do it. So simple once you get the information

  97. Weronita –

    Do it! It’s very informative and fun. It was a birthday present and it exceeded my expectations. Not only I’ve learned about the spices but also had great fun doing it. It was fantastic.

  98. Henry W –

    Well worth it. Better knowledge of what could be achieved with the same basic ingredients. Educational and great fun

  99. Natalie B –

    I wanted to learn how to make authentic Indian food. The food was fantastic! Do it. You will learn so many new skills. Fantastic course with wonderful teachers.

  100. Clare G –

    I would definitely recommend this course. It was so relaxed and very entertaining. I have become more aware of how to cook the onions, the spices, etc. I have wanted to learn the basics of Indian cooking and I am veggie so this course was perfect.

  101. Kinga –

    Happy with the course overall, more confident with cooking and learned to use more spices correctly

  102. Natalie H –

    Would highly recommend it! Was a fab day, feel more confident about home cooking

  103. Gerald –

    Have a go, it’s fun!

  104. Kate P –

    Enjoyable and practical

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