A Tour of Spices

Course summary

A Tour of Spices is an immersive introduction to the essential spices of Indian cooking, guided by a skilled Indian culinary tutor.
This workshop explores the origins, uses, and health benefits of key spices while demonstrating how they shape flavour, colour, and aroma in traditional dishes.
Ideal for curious cooks and food enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of Indian cuisine.

 

What you will learn

  • history of Ayurveda
  • nutritional benefits of spices and how to add flavours to the dishes

What you will get

  • knowledge of the health benefits of spices

What you need to bring

  • notebook and pen

About the tutor

A specialist in authentic North Indian cuisine, Seema Choubey has been teaching cooking classes across Melbourne for over a decade. For the past 10 years, she has shared her skills and passion with our community where she now feels very much at home.

Seema’s teaching style is informal, hands‑on, and highly interactive, creating a fun and welcoming environment for all participants. She joyfully shares not only her culinary expertise but also the traditions, stories, and cultural heritage behind each dish.

Her love for food continues to deepen, inspired by the enthusiastic students who bring such energy to every class. As Seema says, “Sharing the flavours, stories, and traditions of Indian cuisine—its spices, culture, and warmth—remains an incredible privilege.”

Course cost

COST: $0.00

Class availability: 12 PLACES REMAINING

Course dates

Tuesday 28 April
11.45am – 12.30pm (1 session)

Book this course

To enrol in this course, fill out the form below. Remember to add the details of any other students who are part of your booking.

Please note: This class requires a minimum number of students to go ahead. For this reason, we encourage students to book at least 5 days prior to the course/workshop. In the unlikely event that we don't get enough enrolments, we may need to postpone to a later date or cancel the course/workshop. You will be advised via email or text prior to the class commencing.

12 PLACES AVAILABLE

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