Go beyond tandoori to discover the rich culinary traditions of the Indian sub-continent. Learn the basics of cooking Indian. Or just expand your repertoire of Indian recipes. Our individual and group classes feature a variety of themes for beginners and experienced cooks alike. These classes are also perfect for a bridal shower or birthday party. Join us in our kitchen or have us into yours! Your food-loving friends will love a gift certificate to one of our classes too.


Our hands-on 3-hour classes are appropriate for all skill levels. The package includes a folder of recipes. Each session ends with a delicious sit-down meal. Discounts are available for large groups. Scroll down to see the classes offered and class schedules. Email us for more information.

Spices 101


  1. The most puzzling thing about Indian cooking can be its spices. This class demystifies popular Indian spices and shows you how to use them in Indian dishes or how to vary your own repertoire with a dash of cumin or a hint of asafetida.

Lentil Life

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  2. India's chief protein source finds its way into salads, sauces, rice dishes, snacks and desserts. Learn more about the nutritious and diverse lentil in this class.                                        

Exploring the Indian Kitchen

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  2. Discover the staple ingredients of an Indian kitchen as you learn the secrets of making your own ghee, whipping up home-made lassi and delving into the mysteries of the Indian Spice Box. Cook a complete, organic Indian meal from rice and veggies to chutneys and raita in this introductory class.

Indian Tea Party

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  2. Indians love to snack! Learn to make some of our favorite sweet and savory treats to serve at your next party. Then enjoy them with a steaming hot cup of masala chai at our own Indian tea party.

California-Indian

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  2. Every season, we visit local farmers markets to find wonderful local and seasonal produce to cook with. Discover fresh new ways to serve your favorite California veggies and fruits!                

Meat Feast

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  2. For all you carnivores out there. Go beyond tandoori to explore some of India’s flavorful meat and seafood dishes: from spicy stir-fries to tangy stews and coastal India’s coconutty delicacies.

Holiday Spice, Summer Edition

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  2. Join us for our summer edition of Holiday Spice as we make flavorful hot weather condiments and treats from scratch and enjoy some aromatic snacks and spiced chai (or wine) while we cook. This is a great date night class. Meet a friend after work, cook together and leave with edible proof of what you learnt! Get into the spirit of summer as you whip up your own spice blends and barbeque sauces to gift to your favorite foodies. You will learn how to blend different spices into unique “masalas” and fresh condiments that you can use with Indian and Western meals. Take away 5 gift tins of masala and 5 jars of condiments (cilantro chutney, fresh mango pickle, etc) as well as recipe-card gift tags and a folder of the recipes you made.


  1. $150

LOCATION FOR UN-CURRY CLASSES


Surfas Restaurant Supply & Gourmet Food

8777 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232

details

  1. •All classes are held at Surfas Restaurant and Gourmet Food in Culver City (see below for map), unless noted otherwise.

  2. •20 students maximum per class.

  3. •12 students minimum per class.

  4. •We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule a class if 12 students have not signed up. If a session is cancelled, you will be accommodated at the next available session.

  5. •Reservations are on a first come, first serve basis.

  6. •Payments can be made using Paypal for all posted classes. Payments can also be made by check - email us for more information.

  7. •Cancelations can only be made more than 1 week before the class. Cancelations made within 1 week of a class cannot be refunded unless we are able to fill your spot. Cancelations are subject to a $5 processing fee to cover paypal/check mailing charges.

  8. •Classes may not be rescheduled more than twice.

  1. •Groupon customers, email us your Groupon voucher as a PDF file. We need the bar code to redeem your voucher.

  2. •Specify three choices for class dates from the list below. Class dates cannot be guaranteed.

  3. •You will be notified by email of the class that you are signed up for.

  4. •The Holiday Spice and Meat Feast classes are not available as part of the Groupon deal. If you are interested in these classes, click below to purchase an upgrade per individual:

Parking is available in the Surfas lot off Washington Blvd.

cooking classes

Indian Bread Basket

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  2. Love naan? Roll up your sleeves and knead a batch of tandoori bread dough to bake fresh. Then explore the rich abundance of India’s other breads from hearty chapatis & fluffy puris to fermented rice flour breads and spicy lentil flour pancakes.

  1. •Once you have purchased the upgrade let us know which date you would like to attend.

  2. •Your reservation can only be rescheduled more than 1 week before the class, unless we are able to fill your spot.

  3. •Classes may not be rescheduled more than twice.

  4. •Cancelations are subject to Groupon’s terms and conditions. Please contact Groupon directly for cancelations.

Meat Feast Upgrade

Indian Desserts

Spices 101

Mother-Daughter Indian Tea

Meat Feast

May

Saturday, May 5, 3 - 6 pm

Friday, May 11, 3 - 6 pm

Sunday, May 13, 12 - 3 pm

Saturday, May 26, 3 - 6 pm

Dates

Spices 101

June

Sunday, June 3, 11 am - 2 pm

Dates

Marathi Salad Bowl

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  2. My home state, Maharashtra is known for its rich variety of salad & nutritious vegetable dishes. Travel the state exploring its raw and cooked salad dishes, from carrot-cabbage slaw with lime & peanuts to roasted eggplant with tamarind & yogurt. Take away ideas to use with your own repertoire of recipes or to incorporate in an Indian meal.

special classes

regular classes

Mother-Daughter Indian Tea Party

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  2. This Mother’s Day (May 13, 2012), join my daughter Keya and I for a lovely afternoon of tea, treats and good company. Bring your mom or your daughter (or son!) to our Indian Tea Party where we’ll whip up some tasty sweet and savory treats to tempt every palate, brew two kinds of spiced Indian chai to wash it all down, and have ourselves a rollicking good time.


  1. $120 for two guests

class schedule

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Spices 101

July

Saturday, July 28, 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Dates

California Indian

Marathi Salad Bowl

August

Saturday, August 4, 10 am - 1 pm

Saturday, August 11, 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Dates

Exploring the Indian Kitchen

Indian Tea Party

Meat Feast

September

Saturday, Sept 1, 10 am - 1 pm

Saturday, Sept 8, 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Saturday, Sep 15, 10 am - 1 pm

Dates