The Namaste Cookery Experience

A warm and welcoming Indian cookery class in Norwich where you’ll learn authentic dishes, gain confidence with spices, and enjoy a relaxed Sunday morning led by one of Namaste Village’s founding chefs. Perfect for beginners, food lovers and anyone curious about real Indian home cooking.

ABOUT THE CLASS

Join us in Norwich for an upbeat and hands-on Indian cooking class, where we explore street-food favourites, North Indian staples and comforting South Indian classics. The atmosphere is warm and easy-going, making it ideal for beginners as well as confident home cooks. Classes are led by Chef Urmila Jetani, one of the founders of Namaste Village Restaurant Group, whose knowledge of Indian home cooking and passion for vegetarian food bring the whole experience to life.In the rare event of her absence, one of our highly trained head chefs steps in to ensure the same standard of teaching and experience. This session is suitable for all skill levels, especially beginners who want to learn Indian cooking in a simple, enjoyable and confidence-boosting way.

WHEN & WHERE

This class runs on the 2nd Sunday of every month (January, February, March, April, May, June, July, Auguest, September, October, November)
9:00am – 12:00 noon

The class is held at Namaste Village Norwich, 131-139 Queens Rd, Norwich NR1 3PN. Namaste Village is a multiple award winning, fully vegetarian and vegan Indian restaurant, known for its comforting dishes, homely atmosphere and authentic flavours.

CLASS FLOW

9:00am – Arrival, welcome and complimentary hot drinks | Live cooking demonstrations with guided participation | Spice insights and practical home-cooking tips.
12:00 noon – Q&A and certificate presentation. Feel free to interact one-to-one with the chef, to know more about vegetarianism.
Optional - Post the session you may stay on for lunch at Namaste Village.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

You’ll explore a selection of dishes representing the rich flavours of both North Indian street food and South Indian home cooking

1. The North Indian Chaat Experience

Namaste Special Chaat A vibrant favourite layered with sweet, tangy, spicy and crunchy elements. Learn how to balance flavours using potatoes, chickpeas, chutneys, sev and Bombay mix.

Coriander & Mint Chutney A fresh, aromatic green chutney you can pair with almost anything — a staple in every Indian home.

Tamarind & Date Chutney A smooth, sweet-and-sour chutney made from tamarind, dates and jaggery, perfect for recreating true street-food flavours.

2. The South Indian Dosa Experience

Dosa Batter Fundamentals
Master the art of soaking, grinding and fermenting rice and lentils to create perfect batter at home.

Masala Dosa
Learn the technique behind achieving a crisp, golden dosa filled with delicately spiced potato masala. As versatile as these are, they can also be made as a thicker, softer version called Uthappam.

Sambhar
A warming lentil and vegetable stew flavoured with tamarind and fragrant spices. This is a staple accompaniment with dosas, alongside the coconut chutney.

Coconut Chutney
A fresh South Indian chutney finished with authentic mustard-seed tempering.

Dosa Batter Fundamentals
Master the art of soaking, grinding and fermenting rice and lentils to create perfect batter at home.

WHO THIS CLASS IS FOR

- Beginners curious about Indian home cooking -
- Food lovers looking for a fun weekend activity -
- Vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free guests -
- Anyone wanting to understand spices and flavour balance -
Home cooks seeking authentic Indian recipe foundations
Most dishes are naturally vegan and gluten-free, making the class suitable for a wide range of dietary needs. If you have allergies, please inform our team in advance.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Every attendee receives a thoughtful Cookery Class Gift Bag, containing

- A printed recipe booklet -
- A branded Namaste Cookery School apron -
- A handcrafted cotton tote bag -
- Stationery for notes -
- A Namaste Group gift voucher -
- Your course completion certificate -

Perfect keepsakes to take your new skills home with confidence.