The Art of Indian Cooking at Home

With DIY craft kit delivered to you

Learn how to cook Indian food without any stress in your own home



3 hours Class size 4 to 30

label $120 - $350 ($120 per Class and box for one, $250 per Class and box for two, $350 per Class and box for 4)

How it works
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Enjoy the online class - after booking, you'll get a link to join the interactive class.

Cook and eat your very own four-course Indian feast in this intensive but practical live online class.

Indian food expert, cook and writer, Bhavna Kalra, invites foodies for a hands-on, informative and delicious class on Indian cooking using seasonal vegetables.

If you are someone who loves ordering a Curry, fancy cooking it or just enjoy eating delicious, authentic and hearty Indian food, then this class is made for you!

In this two-and-a-half-hour online cooking class, you will:

  • Discover the food history of the Indian dishes we will be cooking
  • Learn about “Spices 1, 2, 3” - a valuable rundown on spices you need to cook authentic Indian food and where to find them
  • Practice Indian cooking techniques and learn tips and tricks
  • Enjoy eating one of the best four-course Indian feasts ever!

After the class, you will come away with knowledge on how to easily prepare your authentic and delicious Indian curries, Dals and meat-based dishes. We hope this will then motivate you to add a wholesome, healthy Indian way of cooking to your home-cooked, fresh meals.

This class will also give you the confidence to be familiar with spices and lentils that you can use when cooking other dishes and cuisine.

On the menu:
  • Mushroom Korma OR Chickpeas Curry Or Chicken Curry
  • Aloo Gobi - Potatoes & Caulflower
  • Dal
  • Pulao (Lemon Rice OR Corn & Spinach pulao)
  • Beetroot or Cucumber raita

If you are doing a group booking for eight, we can change the menu as per your requirement. We also cater to food intolerances, so let us know if you cannot have one of the dishes below and we will arrange something else for you.

Please note:
  • Due to the availability of the ingredients sometimes we may change the menu.
  • This course is suitable for people who are gluten intolerant, vegan and/or vegetarian.
  • In unforeseen circumstances should we have to reschedule the class, we will notify you in advance and give you new dates to choose from.


Knowledge required
  • Beginners OR experts who want to learn how to get started OR learn more about Indian cuisine.
  • Kids over 13 years welcome, as long as accompanied by a parent or guardian.
What you'll get in your craft kit
  • Recipes
  • A box of dry ingredients
  • A box of vegetables arrange ready to collect from your local woolies or coles (Pick up by participants a day before the class). We can also arrange delivery of this box at an extra $15
  • Checklist to prep before the class
What you'll need
  • An apron
  • Please wear closed-in shoes
  • Hair lackey to tie your hair back
  • Your favourite beverage to pair with the meal
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 13 years old).

An adult must be present whilst kid(s) engage with the box.

This would also be a lovely gift for her, gift for mum, anniversary gift or birthday gift.

Your teacher
The Modern Desi
The Modern Desi

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Bhavna Kalra Shivalkar runs a small Cooking school business in Sydney called 'The Modern Desi Co' where she tries to break stereotypes about Indian cooking and making budget-friendly, nutritious food.

Bhavna is a mission to teach people that there is more to Indian food than Butter chicken and Rogan Josh. Her cooking classes showcase her love for food and are infused with storytelling and memories so you can understand and appreciate where the ingredients came from and how easy it is to whip up a six to seven-course Indian meal any day of the week.

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