Nilgiris Restaurant Cooking Class Schedule

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Nilgiris is pleased to offer the 2010 cooking class schedule.
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2010 Schedule
date	code	class ($120.00 per person)
Sat 6th Feb Sat 13th Feb Sat 20th Feb Sat 27th Feb	0602hyd 1302hyd 2002hyd 2702hyd	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 6th Mar Sat 13th Mar Sat 20th Mar Sat 27th Mar	0603niv 1303niv 2003niv 2703niv	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 17th Apr Sat 24th Apr	1704goa 2404goa	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 8th May Sat 15th May Sat 22nd May	0805ker 1505ker 2205ker	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 5th Jun Sat 12th Jun Sat 19th Jun	0506par 1206par 1906par	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 24th Jul Sat 31st Jul	2407siv 3107siv	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 7th Aug Sat 14th Aug Sat 21st Aug Sat 28th Aug	0708jwl 1408jwl 2108jwl 2808jwl	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 4th Sep Sat 11th Sep Sat 18th Sep	0409mug 1109mug 1809mug	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 16th Oct Sat 23rd Oct Sat 30th Oct	1610keb 2310keb 3010keb	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 6th Nov Sat 13th Nov Sat 20th Nov Sat 27th Nov	0611bir 1311bir 2011bir 2711bir	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 4th Dec Sat 11th Dec	0412sav 1112sav	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!!