Hands-on Indian cooking class preparing curries and spices in a Sydney kitchen
AU$199.00
Next: Sat, 30 May 10:00AM (AEST)

Learn to Cook Indian Cuisine


Discover the age-old art of Indian cooking in this intensive, hands-on workshop in Sydney. Explore the rich flavours, aromas and techniques that define one of the world’s most influential cuisines.

You’ll learn how to cook with spices, combine complementary flavours, and use seasonal local produce guided by traditional Indian culinary wisdom. Gain the skills and confidence to prepare curries, daals, vegetable dishes and breads that can become staples in your home kitchen.

Along the way, you’ll deepen your understanding of the history and cultural significance of Indian cuisine, from the global spice trade to its lasting influence on food traditions around the world.

Course Content

  • Indian spices 101
  • Daals and how to cook them
  • Indian curries and vegetable dishes

Schedule & Pricing

  • One-day workshop, 10:00am – 2:00pm
  • Fee: $199 per person
  • Small class size (maximum 10 students)

Accessibility

  • Upstairs room with access via approximately 20 steps
  • Lift currently out of service

Details

4 hours

You will learn

  • Prepare authentic curries, daals and vegetable dishes
  • Identify and use essential Indian spices with confidence
  • Apply wholesome Indian cooking techniques at home

You will get

  • All ingredients and cooking equipment provided
  • Guidance from an experienced cooking tutor
  • Freshly cooked dishes to enjoy and take home

Appropriate for

Home cooks and food enthusiasts who want to build confidence cooking Indian cuisine.


Preparation

What to bring

  • An apron
  • Containers to take food home
  • Closed-in shoes (long hair tied back)

What to wear

Closed-in shoes required; long hair must be tied back.


Your Teacher

Sydney Community College

Sydney Community College

38 reviews

Sydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors

The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.

We do this by:

  • Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
  • Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
  • Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
  • Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
  • Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.

5.0 (4 reviews)
Karen
Sep 2025
This was easily the best cooking course I have done. Bhavna was just the most amazing, engaging, knowledgeable teacher. She really 'made' the course. Thoroughly enjoyed the day - didn't want it to end. I took away so much helpful information and so many new things to try.
Annette
Sep 2025
Fantastic teacher in Bhavna. She's all over the organisation of the lesson and is very knowledgeable. We cooked a number of meals, learned about spices and oils and ate heartily!
Nick
Sep 2025
Excellent course with an enthusiastic and interesting instructor. Food was great and easy to learn. Class was probably a bit crowded for the facilities bit is still worked.

Terms

Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

If you can't attend the class:

You’re welcome to send someone in your place.

OR

  • A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.

Terms & Conditions

At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.  

At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.

That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably.  Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:

Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College. 

 Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College. 

Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued.  If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.

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