Cooking Classes
November: The Curry Class
The best curries are those where a smattering of spices infuses flavors and aroma gradually. Once you learn the basics of a curry, you can adapt that to make curries are home from anything from vegetables to eggs to seafood and meat. Learn how to make Anita’s ultimate vegetarian curry from Gujarat, the oondhiya.
Kerala Crawfish Stew
Homestyle Butter Chicken
Oondhiya
Carrot Roti
Saffron Citrus Rice Pilaf
Cooking Class Dates
Friday, November 8th 6pm-8pm In-House (link)
Sunday, November 10th 6pm-8pm In-House (link)
December: Celebratory Foods
The holidays are the time to let your guard down and partake in some indulgent foods. From the black cardamom scented Kashmiri kebabs which are super simple to make to the more complex biryani, this class will cover it all. The Moonlight milk chaat has been adapted from a very famous street food served only during the cold months in the narrow market streets of inner Delhi.
Kashmiri Kebabs
Roasted Wild Quail
Sindhi Lamb Biryani
Brussels Blueberry Salad
Moonlight Milk Chaat
Cooking Class Dates
Friday, December 6th 6pm-8pm In-House (link)
Sunday, December 8th 6pm-8pm In-House (link)
December: Cocktail Class
Learn how to make 3 signature Pondi cocktails: Lush Lassi, Ruby Sour & Golden Mule.
Class includes 2 cocktails plus snacks!
Cooking Class Date
Saturday, December 14th 4pm-6pm In-House (link)
January: Farmer's Market Tour + Cooking Class
We will meet at Urban Harvest Farmer's Market in the morning and then meet at the Bake Lab in the evening for the class.
Menu will be determined by what we pick up at the market.
Cooking Class Date
Saturday, January 25th 6pm-8pm In-House (link)
February: Cake Decorating
Decorating a cake can be so much fun and a great adventure into creating something that you love! We’ll have 2 kinds of cakes – an almond chocolate cake and a cardamom sponge cake with a wild assortment of accouterments, creams, fruits, nuts and toppings.
Our team will demonstrate a few ideas and then you’ll get to pick one, we’ll tutor/help you make it, and you get to take that cake home! Dinner, of course, will be provided.
Cooking Class Dates
Saturday, February 8th 6pm-8pm In-House (link)
Saturday, February 22nd 6pm-8pm In-House (link)
March: Samosas & Stuffed Breads
This class will entirely be dedicated to rolling samosas, breads and stuffed breads. Making beautiful pastries is an art form that needs careful attention and lots of practice. Consider this class your gateway into learning how to make samosas, fatayers, parathas and more…
Cooking Class Dates
Saturday, March 8th 6pm-8pm In-House (link)
Saturday, March 29th 6pm-8pm In-House (link)
April: Cookie Deep Dive
Cardamom Cookie | Masala Cookie | Chocolate Chile Cookie | Coconut Mint Cookie
Learn the nuances of making the best cookie dough (spoiler alert: frozen!), a whole variety of cookies from shortbread to the soft and gooey chocolate chile. You’ll get to take cookie dough home to bake off and enjoy at your home! Dinner will be provided…
Cooking Class Dates
Saturday, April 12th 6pm-8pm In-House (link)
Saturday, April 26th 6pm-8pm In-House (link)
May: Savory & Sweet Cooking Class
Chicken Korma | Spring Pea Pilaf | Besan Mithai | Carrot Halwa
The sweets are Pondicheri are unlike any other ~ inspired by India however, they have just enough sugar to be delicious yet remain balanced. Dinner will be provided…
Cooking Class Dates
Saturday, May 10th 6pm-8pm In-House (link)
Saturday, May 24th 6pm-8pm In-House (link)
In House Cooking Class Information
All classes are held in our Bake Lab + Shop located right above Pondicheri.
Each class includes 3-4 recipes of your choice to prepare along with dinner & dessert.
Classes are scheduled evenings, between the hours of 6 pm and 9 pm. Each class lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
Classes are crafted for a minimum of 12 people so that everyone can get hands-on time. However, we have done classes with many more where some guests get hands-on and some enjoy viewing.
Classes with Anita:
Minimum 12 people at $175/per person + tax.
Classes with our Head Chefs:
Minimum 12 people at $125/per person + tax.
Feel free to send us a message at eat@pondicheri.com and we would be more than happy to answer any questions and curate your next culinary adventure.