Ayesha's Kitchen teaches traditional Indian cuisine
In Ayesha's Kitchen, you can learn to make Indian food basically from scratch. In her home south of Miami, Ayesha conducts cooking demonstrations for small groups of Indian enthusiasts on several Saturdays a month.
I attended the Vegetarian Delights class, and fitting to its title, it was quite delightful. Our group of 8 students learned to make tomato raita, palak paneer, pooris, chole (or chana masala), tri-color pilaf and mixed dry fruit halwa.
Other classes include Classic Indian Cuisine, Murg Makhani (Butter Chicken) and the Works, Spicy Tangy Chicken Vindaloo, All About Indian Breads, Traditional Vegetarian Fare, Holiday Entertaining and Flavors from the Beaches of Goa.
Visit Ayesha's schedule to see when you can attend. Classes fill up quickly, so email or call to see if there's a spot left. You can pay through PayPal or by check. Ayesha can also come to your home and teach your friends to cook Indian food in your kitchen.
If you're afraid, don't be; Ayesha welcomes any questions and answers them with ease. She breaks down dishes and ingredients so that they're easy to understand.
Each class teaches 6-8 dishes and gets a sit down meal at the end. Weather permitting, you'll liking be eating under the festive tiki hut in Ayesha's backyard. The day of my class was cold and rainy, so our group had a warm, delicious meal to conclude the class in Ayesha's dining room.
If you love Indian food and love cooking, Ayesha's classes are for you. If you're interested in cooking and are curious about Indian food, this is a great way to get acquainted with some traditional Indian dishes.
In your class, you'll get a copy of all the recipes you learn that day as well as a list of stores where you can find the Indian ingredients in Miami.
- by Jessica Bates, Miami Reporter for HelloMetro
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