Sharmini's Inspirational Indian Cuisine

  I was thrilled to have come across Sharmini's food posts on Instagram and to have learnt that she teaches Indian Cooking in York. I do love eating Indian food... read more but I didn't love the idea of cooking it. Needless to say I signed up anyway.

Before I could attend my class I received an email from her enquiring about allergy related information, etc. She was thoughtful enough to offer a substitute to the ingredients I was allergic to and even ensured that the snacks she provided during the course were free of the said ingredients.

Coming to the course itself, we spent about 6 hours and she taught us around 6-7 recipes which I thought was great value for money. Some of us (mostly me) required extra assistance and we were immediately attended to by her or her helpful assistant Helen! Some dishes which I would otherwise find very daunting (eg. fluffy rice) turned out to be really easy and it blew my mind!

I would definitely recommend this course because there is so much you can learn apart from just the recipes. The introduction to spices and their health benefits, the tips to getting the base for a curry right, the secret behind a perfectly crisp onion pakora..i could go on!

Also I highly recommend buying the spice box and the recipe book! so so useful!! I love it and have ordered a few more for my friends!!

  Sharmini is an inspirational teacher. She is so knowledgeable and makes cooking fun. I have learnt so much from her and regularly use her recipies.

  Such a good day. Learnt so much about using spices and understanding how they grow. Lots of great demonstrations and plenty of time for having a go myself. Came away... read more with so much more confidence about cooking Indian food than I had on arrival. I bought the cookery book and spice tray on the day and I'm looking forwards to recreating these dishes, and many more, in my own kitchen. (And so is my partner - the feast I arrived home with didn't last long!) I would highly recommend Sharmini's classes.

  My wife booked me this course for my birthday & it was thoroughly enjoyable and informative. As a relative beginner in the kitchen, I was made to feel at ease... read more and learnt so much from the day - roll on Saturday curry nights in our household from now on!

  Attended Sharmini's Cookery class today with my wife - Christmas present and birthday present respectively. We both had a great time - quality of the menu and ingredients was excellent... read more - locally sourced meat and lovely fresh spices and herbs. Just 10 in today's class which made it feel really comfortable and very friendly. Excellent tuition from Sharmini and her ladies-in-waiting Helen and Rachel. Chicken dish was eaten at lunch (who would have thought cabbage and carrot would compliment a chicken curry so well??) and we look forward with great relish to the lamb dish for tomorrow's lunch. Final word has to go the carrot dessert and ice cream - just fab!! If you get the chance just go!

  I attended one of Sharmini's courses and as its title suggests, it truly was Inspirational. Sharmini was warm and friendly from the start putting everyone at ease. The day started... read more with a very informative discussion about the origin and uses of spices. Sharmini then demonstrated...More

  My first cookery course i felt a bit nervous but there was no need to worry sharmini makes you feel comfortable and confident in what you are doing. She explained... read more everything and I learnt lots regarding the spices you use and the stages that you...More

  Sharmini is a lovely teacher and I learnt so much in such a short time! The course was really well organised and went very smoothly. Friendly environment and delicious dishes!... read more Would definitely recommend!

  I was fortunate enough to receive this experience as a gift and subsequently attended one of Sharmini's hands on cookery workshops at the aptly located Yorkshire Wolds Cookery School. From... read more the minute you arrive you're made to feel very welcome and we were soon gathered...More