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- Traditional Cooking
- Healthy Cooking
- Vegetarian cooking
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- Traditional Cooking
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About Sandhya
About Me: Who I Am & My Culinary Journey
Hello! My name is Sandhya and I am a passionate home cook, a dedicated mother, and the heart of my family’s kitchen with over 35 years of experience preparing authentic, everyday Indian food.
In India, cooking is not just a daily chore—it is an act of love, a celebration of heritage, and a science of health. Over the last three and a half decades, I have mastered the delicate balance of regional Indian spices, traditional cooking techniques, and the art of creating wholesome, well-balanced meals that nourish both the body and the soul. My kitchen focuses on real, traditional recipes passed down through generations, made with fresh ingredients, minimal oil, and zero artificial shortcuts.
Whether it is a comforting lentil dal, a perfectly spiced chicken curry, or light and vibrant coastal seafood, my cooking represents the true, everyday flavors of an Indian home—far different from what you typically find in heavy restaurant takeaways.
Why I Want to Share My Knowledge
For 35 years, my greatest joy has been feeding my family and watching my children grow up healthy, energized, and connected to their roots through food. Now that my children are grown, I want to extend my kitchen to the world.
I know that authentic Indian cooking can seem intimidating to people living outside of India. The long lists of spices and complex-sounding steps often keep people from trying. I want to break down those barriers for you.
I am sharing my knowledge because I want to show you that:
Indian food is inherently healthy: True home-cooked Indian food is packed with immune-boosting spices like turmeric, ginger, and garlic, designed to keep you fit.
It is incredibly easy once you know the secrets: You do not need complex kitchen gadgets or decades of training to make a spectacular curry.
It adapts to your local supermarket: I want to teach you how to achieve those deep, nostalgic Indian flavors using ingredients you can easily find in your local European shops.
I don’t just want to teach you recipes; I want to teach you the feeling of a warm, traditional Indian home. I cannot wait to welcome you to my virtual kitchen!
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About the lesson
- All levels
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My online cooking classes are interactive, hands-on, and designed to turn your European kitchen into an authentic Indian culinary space. You will not just watch a video—you will cook alongside me in real time via webcam.
️ What You Get with Every Lesson:
* The Prep Sheet: 3 days before our class, you will receive a clean prep sheet containing the recipe, exact measurements, and a checklist of basic kitchen tools needed.
*Supermarket-Friendly Shopping List: Every ingredient listed can be easily found in major European supermarkets (like Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Lidl, Carrefour, or REWE). If a specific Indian spice is hard to find, I will provide a common local alternative.
*Step-by-Step Guidance: We cook together from scratch. I break down complex techniques—like balancing spices, tempering oil (tadka), and achieving the perfect curry consistency—into simple, foolproof steps.
Who Is This Class For?
*Absolute Beginners who have never cooked Indian food before and feel intimidated by spices.
*Health-Conscious Foodies who want to enjoy flavorful Indian dishes without the heavy oils and artificial colorings found in takeaway restaurants.
*Dietary-Specific Cooks looking for exciting, flavor-packed Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or Dairy-Free options.
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- R260
Package rates
- 5h: R1302
- 10h: R2604
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- R260/h
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The free first lesson with Sandhya allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 30min
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