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Flavours of India - beyond the basics
Code: T24EH3549
Location: Cotmanhay & Ilkeston ACE Centre
Cost: £19.50 to £65.00
Starting: Wednesday 25 June 2025
Duration: 4 sessions over 4 week(s)
Time: 9.30am
By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2024, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2024 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Description
All of our new Tailored Learning courses are matched to one of seven ‘purposes' which have been designed by the Department for Education to recognise the wider benefits of learning. This course will help you build your confidence with learning, Take your Indian cooking skills to the next level in this 4-week follow-on course designed for those who have completed the "Flavours of India – cookery to boost your confidence” or have some experience with home-style Indian cuisine. This hands-on course dives deeper into regional specialties, advanced spice combinations, and refined cooking methods. We'll also explore how to balance flavours, experiment with seasonal ingredients, and adapt traditional recipes for healthier, home-cooked versions. .
Who is this course for?
This course is for you if you have attended our previous Indian cookery course or if you already have some basic kitchen and cookery skills. Our courses are for people who live in Derbyshire aged 19 and over.
How will I learn?
This is a classroom-based course. There will be practical activities with guidance from your tutor. The course will be a mix of tutor-led activities and individual work. Your tutor will give you support and feedback so you know what to do to improve. This course will involve handling and tasting food, therefore consent will be requested during enrolment.
What will I need?
You should bring an apron or something to cover your clothes and keep long hair tied back. You should also bring a container suitable for taking hot food home in. You may want to bring something to make notes.
Are there any other costs?
There are no extra costs to the advertised course cost.
Additional Information
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Time and duration
Start Date: 25 June 2025
Start Time: 9.30am
Day: Wednesday
First Lesson Duration: 03:00
Total Weeks: 4
Location
Cotmanhay & Ilkeston ACE Centre
Bennerley Avenue
Cotmanhay
DE7 8PF
01629 531807