Indian Grocery Tour

Learn all about Indian cuisine with a guided tour of an Indian grocery store, busting myths and sharing tips



1 hour

Class size 1 to 10 (public classes), 5 to 50

  $20 - $50 ($20 for Standard tour (Age 10-15); $35 for Standard Tour (1 hour); $35 for Premium tour (Age 10-15); $50 for Premium tour (2 hours))

Sydney
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Food & Drink
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Cooking
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Indian Cooking
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Kid Friendly Gifts
Step into the vibrant world of Indian cuisine with this guided cultural and shopping experience. Designed to bust common myths, simplify ingredient selection and highlight regional diversity, this tour will give you the confidence to shop for authentic Indian ingredients without feeling overwhelmed. Whether you're new to Indian cuisine or looking to refine your shopping skills, you'll walk away with a deeper understanding of Indian food culture, essential pantry staples and time-saving cooking hacks.
Perfect for vegetarians, vegans and anyone curious about Indian food, this tour focuses on flavour-packed, plant-based essentials and how to use them to create easy, nourishing meals at home.
Tour Highlights:
  • Spice and Seasoning Essentials: Learn about the must-have spices and spice blends that form the foundation of Indian cooking and how to use them for maximum flavour.
  • Regional Flavours and Ingredients: Discover how North, South, East and West Indian cuisine differ in their ingredients and cooking styles.
  • Legumes and Pantry Staples: Find out which lentils, grains and pulses are essential and how they can be used in everyday meals.
  • Time-Saving Ready-to-Use Products: Navigate the frozen and ready-made section with confidence, learning which products are worth buying and how to use them effectively.
  • Chaat and Snack Culture: Explore India's vibrant street food culture and learn about popular snacks, chutneys and condiments.
  • Bust Indian Food Myths: Understand common misconceptions, such as "Indian food is always spicy" or "curry is a single dish, " while learning the real diversity of Indian cuisine.
  • Mini-Tasting or Take-Home Spice Sample: Depending on your chosen tour option, enjoy a flavour experience with a mini tasting or take home a signature spice blend to try in your own kitchen.
  • Exclusive Quick-Start Cooking Guide: Receive a custom guide with simple meal ideas, making it easy to use your groceries right away.
Got a curious young foodie at home? This tour is a great way for kids aged 10+ to explore the colourful world of Indian spices and snacks, learn about different cultures and get inspired in the kitchen—all while being accompanied by a parent / paying adult.
Please Note:
  • If fewer than 5 people are booked, the tour may be rescheduled.
  • We may need to reschedule for rainy days.
  • DM me if you want me to run a tour in your neighbourhood.
What you'll get
  • A guided tour with cultural insights and cooking tips
  • A quick-start guide with easy meal ideas using ingredients from the tour
  • A mini spice sample or a tasting experience (depending on the tour option)
  • $10 discount towards your first Indian cooking class
Knowledge required
None at all! This tour is perfect for beginners, home cooks or anyone curious about Indian food and culture. No prior knowledge of Indian ingredients or cooking is necessary.
What to bring
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • A small notebook or phone for taking notes (optional)
  • A reusable shopping bag if you’d like to buy items during the tour
Add-on available for this class
  • Indian Spice box ($50)
You can add this when you book (optional).
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, birthday or hens party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a creative gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Neutral Bay, NSW

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Anu Indapurkar
Anu Indapurkar

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female Women-owned

Growing up in India, I initially had reservations about cooking, viewing it as tied to traditional gender roles. However, surrounded by the rich flavours and vibrant colours of Indian cuisine, I developed a love for cooking and sharing meals, inspired by my Mum's recipes and her emphasis on incorporating more vegetables into traditional recipes, instilling in me a deep appreciation for wholesome, nutritious food.
While my roots lie in traditional Indian cooking, my culinary journey expanded when I relocated to Australia 15 years ago. Exposed to a melting pot of cuisines, I found inspiration in blending traditional recipes with modern influences. Whether it's crafting comforting one-pot wonders like dal soup or experimenting with innovative twists on classic dishes like air-fried pakoras, and puff pastry samosa, cooking became my creative outlet and a way to express my rebellious spirit.
My approach to cooking values simplicity, practicality, and creativity, prioritising the use of fresh, seasonal produce while also embracing the convenience of store-bought ingredients to sustain a demanding lifestyle. I strive to strike a balance, ensuring that my dishes are not only delicious and healthy but also simple to put together.
I am here not just to share the recipes; but equally want to help foster a community of passionate, intuitive cooks, infusing spices in their day to day and promoting mindful eating practices.
Beyond the kitchen, I lead an active lifestyle, work full time and find myself to be very fortunate to be able to live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Having met my husband in Sydney, we bonded over our love for food, wine, running, cycling, camping, traveling and reading. With the support of my Australian family and friends, many of whom have been my enthusiastic guinea pigs turned cheerleaders, I'm excited to share my passion for Indian plant based cuisine with the world.

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