Sharmini's Indian Cookery Half Day (Non Veg)

Sharmini Thomas, is a York-based Cookery Tutor who began conducting Indian Cooking Courses through City of York’s Adult Education over 20 years ago. In the year 2008, she started her own cookery school which conceptualized Sharmini’s Inspirational Indian Cuisine.

Sharmini’s broad expertise in Indian cuisine stems not only from her years of teaching but also from the rich culinary heritage that was passed down to her from her family. It comes as no surprise that her work has been recognised across the UK earning her the title of “The Curry Queen” as quoted in the Sunday Times.

• 1n 2021, Sharmini’s Inspirational Indian Cuisine Cookery school received ‘Best Curry School award in England: 
  https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/19679492.sharminis-inspirational-indian-cuisine-best-curry-school/
• 2022-recevied the best Self-employed Business in Yorkshire and Humberside from Federation of Small Businesses:
  https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/19960841.fsb-small-business-awards-crowns-sharmini-thomas-best-sole-trader/
• Trip Advisor - #1 of 22 Classes & Workshops in York 

Sharmini Inspirational Cuisine delivers authentic Indian cookery classes, in the heart of York, where renowned chef Sharmini Thomas, has been delivering interactive indian cookery sessions for over 20 years and has continually received excellent recommendations and 5-star reviews.

It’s time to tantalise your taste-buds and open your mind to the magic of Indian cooking and discover the secrets that lay within the combination of ingredients, their proportions and the method of cooking. This authentic cookery class will teach you how to make some household favourites, that fit perfectly into your own dietary requirements and your lifestyle. In addition to being taught some fruitful facts about Indian culture, you’ll also get an introduction to Indian herbs & spices and get to smell some amazingly aromatic, freshly-ground spices.

So if you want to know when to use your Cardamom and when to hold your Cumin, get yourself booked on to this one-of-a-kind class – you won’t regret it! What you need to know:

• High quality, locally sourced ingredients and recipe sheets will be provided.
• A fully equipped kitchen is available but please bring your own knife if you prefer.
• You will need an apron. You can bring your own apron, purchase Sharmini’s aprons at £15.00 each or hire one at £5.00.
• Please bring some takeaway dishes to transport your food safely home.
• Wear comfortable shoes – this is a full day class!
• Free on-site parking is available.

By the end of the session you should be able to:

• Confidently prepare and cook a variety of Indian dishes
• Identify the common spices used in cooking Indian food
• Understand the method and techniques of preparing each dish

Awards: 

Best Curry School in England 2021,        York’s ‘Curry Queen’ Sharmini Thomas crowned, Best self-employed & sole Trader 2022
                                                                   By Federation of Small Business Awards, (Yorkshire and Humberside region) 
English Curry awards

• 18 years old and over only
• Available for a year
• Includes lunch
• No transport to venue
• Please bring containers to take away your food
• Please bring an Apron