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!!

saturday, 10.30am to 2.30pm,12th May ~ Code 1205ker

saturday, 10.30am to 2.30pm,19th May ~ Code 1905ker

saturday, 10.30am to 2.30pm, 26th May ~ Code 2605ker

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.

saturday,10.30am to 2.30pm, 2nd June ~ Code 0206par

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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!

saturday,10.30am to 2.30pm, 21st July ~ Code 2107siv

saturday, 10.30am to 2.30pm, 28th July ~ Code 2807siv

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!!

saturday,10.30am to 2.30pm, 4th August ~ Code 0408jwl

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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.

saturday,10.30am to 2.30pm, 1st Sept ~ Code 0109mug

saturday, 10.30am to 2.30pm, 8th Sept ~ Code 0809mug

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.

saturday,10.30am to 2.30pm, 13 October ~ Code 1310bir

saturday,10.30am to 2.30pm, 20 October ~ Code 2010bir

saturday, 10.30am to 2.30pm, 27th October ~ Code 2710bir

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!!

saturday,10.30am to 2.30pm, 3 November ~ Code 0311sav

saturday, 10.30am to 2.30pm, 10 November ~ Code 1011sav

saturday, 10.30am to 2.30pm, 17 November ~ Code 1711sav