Daana’scooking classes
Get set to learn about Indian cuisine in the best way possible at these cooking classes with Daana’s chef Sanjay, awarded ACT Chef of the Year 2020 by the Restaurant & Catering Association of Australia and chef Sunita ACT Businesswoman of the Year by Canberra Women in Business.
Let’s COOK together with Chefs Sanjay & Sunita
Join chefs Sanjay and Sunita at Daana once a month to kindle your love for Indian cuisine- one of the great world cuisines with diverse ethnic subcultures and an endless repertoire of excitingly delicious curries and dishes.
In these classes, you’ll learn about spices – their fundamental qualities and how to extract their optimal flavour. The Chef duo will guide you in preparing the dishes and some accompaniments to round out your meal.
| Event size |
limited to 16(8 cooking workstations of 2 persons) |
| Timing | Saturday Morning
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM |
You will enjoy learning and interacting with the chef and others in this unique cooking experience.
We will cook in pairs in the class, and we recommend booking in groups of two. However, if you have an individual booking, we will pair you with a similar booking for the class.
Inclusions
- Hands-on Indian cooking experience with ACT Chef of the Year* leading you with instructions; the class and dining experience lasts for approximately 2.5 hours
- Explore the fundamentals of utilising spices and create delicious Indian dishes
- The freshest quality and authentic ingredients provided
- All equipment and aprons provided
- A chance to socialise and enjoy the fruits of your labour along with a complimentary beverage (wine, beer or soft drink) to wash it all down
- Valuable tips and tricks
- Class recipes provided electronically
- If you would like to request to cook a vegetarian option, please let us know in the Notes section of your Booking Form. The substitution will apply to the entire cooking station.
* Awarded by Restaurant & Catering Association of Australia
CLASSES SCHEDULE
Curry Basics Masterclass - Spinach Gravy and Makhani Gravy
At this basic curry master-class, learn to prepare two amazing Indian curries that will open the world of delectable dishes for you to create and savour.
All classes start at 11 am
Lucknowi Chicken Biryani with Salan
Master the art of blending spices while you learn to cook a Lucknowi Biryani with Salan
All classes start at 11 am
Chettinad Chicken and Coconut Rice
Enjoy a day with the fragrance of spices. Learn to cook an aromatic Chettinad chicken curry to perfection and pair it with a mild-spiced coconut rice dish.
All classes start at 11 am
Lentil Basics Master Class
Learn the art of making different three Dals (lentils) - Dal Makhani, Highway Dal, and Palak Dal.
All classes start at 11 am
Private Indian Cooking Group Classes
Do you want to host a private cooking class for office team bonding or develop a training event around cooking; or to simply share a special moment with family and friends?
Contact us and we will work together to create a unique custom experience just for you!
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“Legit best Indian food in Canberra ♥.”
“This family business is amazing. The owners/staff are helpful, informative, and actually care about the food they are dishing out, and the people eating it. Every Saturday, they do a different region of India and foods that the area specialises in. Haven’t had a bad dish from here, don’t think I ever will! Must try for everyone!”
Pip Thompson on The Fork
“Always an absolute treat!”
“Going to Daana for thali is always an absolute treat. The food is beautifully prepared and the selection of dishes is perfection. No one else in Canberra offers such a selection, especially of vegetarian food. I can’t wait for my next visit to Daana!”
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“Not the tired formula Indian!”
“Very impressed, this establishment prepares Indian food to a standard rarely seen in Australia. So many Indian restaurants in this country simply follow a tired formula, but Daana presents regional variations with real skill that demonstrates a wide appreciation and knowledge of regional cuisines. We were visiting from Victoria and can’t wait to try out the Khatiawardi menu if it is on next time we visit family in Curtin.”
Sangeeta Parmeswaran on Facebook
“Amazing Experience.”
“We were visiting Canberra from Perth to see old uni friends. Growing up around authentic Kerela inspired South Indian meals cooked by my grandmother, we visited Daana during their “Onam” special weekend. Food was amazing and the experience came with so much warmth from the owners Sunita, Sanjay and the rest of their staff (banana leaf service with full typical Kerala menu of more than 20 items). It felt like a delicious home-cooked meal after a long time! Highly recommend if you are looking for good South Indian food in a cosy setting!”
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