schedule

Nilgiris is pleased to offer the 2009 cooking class schedule.
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2009 Schedule

date code class ($110.00 per person)
Sat 14th Feb
Sat 21st Feb
Sat 28th Feb
1402hyd
2102hyd
2802hyd
the art of hyderabadi murg & hyderabadi cuisine
This cuisine is an amalgam of the rich, creamy & aromatic dishes from the North & the sharp, piquant and pungent flavours of the South. The result, as you will discover in the class, is a unique cuisine with dishes & sauces unlike any other.
Sat 14th Mar
Sat 21st Mar
Sat 28th Mar
1403niv
2103niv
2803niv
the art of palak paneer & north indian vegetarian cuisine
Whoever said that vegetables can only be a side dish or an accompaniment was not familiar with the rich & proud heritage of North Indian vegetarian cuisine. Learn all about the dhals & the rotis or the paneers & the raitas & have a great vegetarian feast at home.
Sat 11th Apr
Sat 25th Apr
1104goa
2504goa
the art of bife vindhalo & goan cuisine
When a Goan cooks for you, the result is not a meal, but a veritable feast, reflecting the zest & the vibrancy of its people. Goan cuisine boasts a rich variety of distinct culinary styles - the influences of the various peoples who moved to these western ghats over the last few centuries. Learn about this colourful cuisine, where the flavours are as hot & spicy as you can get!!
Sat 9th May
Sat 16th May
Sat 23th May
0905ker
1605ker
2305ker
the art of fish moiley & cuisine of kerala
Kerala or “the land of the coconut palm” on the south-west coast of India, is home not just to the coconut palms, but also to the “King of Spices - Peppercorn” & the “Queen of Spices - Cardamom”. Learn about the subtle differences between the cuisines of the four major communities of this beautiful state, besides some coconut-based classics!!
Sat 13th Jun
Sat 20th Jun
Sat 27st Jun
1306par
2006par
2706par
the art of patra ni machchi & parsi cuisine
Parsis are a small community, who migrated to the western states of India, from Iran a few centuries ago. Their cuisine is a unique blend of Persian & coastal Indian food, further influenced by the British, during the British Raj. Learn about the food & culture of this peaceful community, through the dishes they have made famous worldwide, including Dhan Sakh & Patra Ni Machchi.
Sat 11th Jul
Sat 25th Jul
1107siv
2507siv
the art of poori & south indian vegetarian cuisine
Whoever said that vegetables can only be a side dish or an accompaniment was not familiar with the rich & proud heritage of South Indian vegetarian cuisine. Food from this region is supposed to be the spiciest in the country. Rice is an integral part of this cuisine & the belief is that rice should always be made fresh & hot, while the “kari” should never be reheated!!
Sat 8th Aug
Sat 15th Aug
Sat 22nd Aug
0808jwl
1508jwl
2208jwl
the art of pepper prawns & jewels from the coast
A seafood lover’s delight, with dishes from the Malabar & the Coramandel coasts of India. While India cannot boast of having excellent seafood, she certainly has the finest sauces & marinades, which would complement the premium grades of seafood on offer in Australia. A taste of the best of both worlds!!
Sat 12th Sep
Sat 19th Sep
Sat 26th Sep
1209mug
1909mug
2609mug
the art of chicken korma & mughlai cuisine
Mughlai Cuisine is the cuisine that comes from the kitchens of the ancient Indian aristocracy or the Moghul Emperors. It has strong influences of Muslim Cooking. Mughlai Cuisine is very "spicy" and has a distinctive aroma & taste of ground & whole spices. Mughlai cuisine is literally 'fit for royalty with its rich sauces.
Sat 24th Oct
Sat 31st Oct
2410keb
3110KEB
the art of chicken tikka & kebabs
Kebabs are delicately spiced morsels of meat or vegetables, generally served with a fresh salad & an assortment of chutneys. Discover the delicious world of succulent kebabs & the common accompaniments that go with them.
Sat 14th Nov
Sat 21st Nov
Sat 28th Nov
1411bir
2111bir
2811bir
the art of andhra chicken pulao & biryanis
What the paella is to Spaniards, the Biryani is to Indians!! Inhale the flavours & aromas of this grand dish, where the best Basmati rice & the choicest cuts of meat are layered in a pot & ‘dum-cooked’ with an assortment of herbs & spices. So what do you do while the biryani is cooking? Well, discover the many types of biryanis & the traditional accompaniments that go with it.
Sat 5th Dec
Sat 12th Dec
0512sav
1212sav
the art of dosai & south indian savoury snacks
The most popular of all dishes in India is the Masala Dosai, which has its origins in the South. It is a delicious pancake, filled with tempered potatoes & served with the quintessential Sambhar & fresh Coconut Chutney. Master the techniques of making a Dosai & a few other snacks, which the Northeners would like to claim as their own!!

 

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