Cook along live from your own kitchen – and master the magic of spices
Join Chef Claire for a vibrant evening of flavour, fragrance, and spice. Drawing on her training at the award-winning Ashoka Cook School and her travels in India, Claire will guide you step by step as you create a rich, authentic Indian curry from scratch – all from the comfort of your own kitchen.
You’ll go far beyond just following a recipe. This hands-on masterclass will teach you essential skills used by chefs across the Indian subcontinent – from blooming spices to building flavour foundations – so you can recreate incredible curries again and again.
Date: Wednesday 1 October
Time: 7.00pm
Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams)
Price: £30.00
Duration: 1.5 hours
Limited to 6 participants for personalised guidance and live support
What you’ll make
You’ll cook a rich, restaurant-style Indian curry from scratch – along with rice or flatbread – using real techniques, real spices, and real-time feedback.
Ingredient list and prep notes will be sent ahead of time so you’re ready to cook from the moment we begin.
What you’ll learn
This isn’t just a recipe – it’s a toolkit for great Indian cooking:
Core culinary skills you'll use for life:
- Spice identification, blending, and toasting for maximum flavour
- Classic tempering (tadka) technique using whole spices
- Layering aromatics like garlic, onion, ginger, and chillies for depth
- Creating curry bases (tomato, coconut, yogurt)
- Balancing sweet, sour, spicy, and salty elements using everyday ingredients
- Proper browning and caramelising techniques for rich colour and taste
Why cook along from home?
- Learn in your own kitchen, using your own tools and ingredients
- Build practical skills you can replicate confidently again and again
- Ask questions and get live feedback – it’s hands-on, not just watch-and-learn
- Save time and money – no travel, no special equipment, no fancy kitchen needed
- Enjoy food that suits your taste, made fresh by you
Cooking along isn’t just more fun – it helps you learn faster, retain more, and feel confident recreating the dish any night of the week.
Book your place
Spaces are limited to just 6 for maximum support – book early to secure your spot.
To book your place,click here
Questions? Contact claire@vegetarianforlife.org.uk
We can’t wait to spice things up with you!
