Menu: Taste of Jaffna
Jaffna is the northern region of the Island of Sri lanka and the food there is known for it's rich and complex flavours. Set in a completely accessible venue (for the convenience of those with mobility issues) this class is suitable for people with cooking skills of any level, and will teach you three of the most popular dishes of that region.

Paruppu- Jaffna style lentil curry cooked with garlic and tempered with spices.

Jaffna style chicken curry- The distinctive flavour in this dish which comes from the unique blend of spices used truly sets it apart from all the other chicken dishes

Katharikkai curry- This is a Jaffna favourite that is typically made with fried aubergines, learn how to make the healthier baked version and enjoy one of the most delectable aubergine dishes you will ever come across.

In this demonstration class, you will be provided with step-by-step intstructions on how to make Tamil food whilst taking you through the nutritional benefits of each dish. You may have the opportunity to help the instructor provide an example to the class, but this will depend on your comfort and skill level.

You will get to taste all the dishes we make and will leave with the full knowledge of how to source, prepare and create these dishes, a printed copy of the recipe and hopefully having had a wonderful experience in the kitchen and meeting other culinary enthusiasts. Plus you don’t have to wash up- Dinner without the clean-up always sounds great to me!

What's included:-

Snacks and drinks upon arrival

Copy of all the recipes

Gift bag and samples of all the spices and mixtures required to recreate the dishes in your homes

Taste and share all the food prepared

Frequently Asked Questions
About the instructor?

Rajini Nathan has been cooking traditional Tamil food for 12 years. She is co-author of a monthly recipe column “Samayal santhai” printed in the Monsoon Journal which is distributed in the GTA. Originally from England, her passion for teaching the art of culinary techniques continues after having moved to Toronto in 2016. Snippets of her daily dishes made for her family, and intel on the nutritional components of vegetables can be found by following her Instagram handle, @tamil-food.

When should I get there?

Class will start promptly at 6pm, so please plan on arriving between 5.30- 5.50pm, this will ensure that you give yourself enough time to get settled and prepare before the class starts. Light refreshments will be provided.

Attire

Any clothing you are comfortable cooking in is acceptable. Please bring an apron if you’re worried about your clothes getting stained. Long hair must be tied back for hygiene purposes.

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

This event if for those aged 19 and over, however, younger people may attend if accompanied by an adult.

What do I bring?

Please do bring Identification with you, and the printed ticket or e-ticket, which must match your name. You will receive printed copies of all the recipes taught on the day, however, please feel free to bring along a notepad and pen in case you want to take extra notes.

Tickets at the door?

There will strictly be NO ticket sales and NO walk-ins at the door. Tickets are limited to give you the best learning experience possible.

Do you cater for food allergies?

Please note that this is not an allergy free zone. If you do have any particular concerns please contact us to discuss any food allergies prior to booking your ticket. Although specific allergies may be accommodated for depending on the dish that is being made, it is best to discuss any allergies you may have prior to booking the class.

How can I contact the organizer?

tamilfoodclasses@gmail.com

What's the refund policy?

Tickets are non-refundable. If you wish to transfer your ticket, you need to arrange this yourself, please email tamilfoodclasses@gmail.com by May 15th and include the first name and last name of the person you wish to transfer it to.

Will there be pictures taken at the event?

By taking part in the event, you grant the event organizers full rights to use the images resulting from the event.

Registration and waiver

By purchasing a ticket you agree to register your name and contact details (for emergency purposes only) and to sign a waiver for claims to damages and personal injury.