Bring the flavours of South India home

Bring the vibrant flavours of South India into your own kitchen in this one-off, relaxed Saturday morning masterclass with Anshu Ahuja, founder ofDabbaDrop. London's much-loved home-cooked Indian food delivery service, DabbaDrop was founded just a stone's throw from Hackney School of Food.What youll cook
Seasonal vegetable poriyal fragrant vegetables stir-fried with coconut
Pumpkin kuzhambhu sweet and sour pumpkin curry
Cherry tomato sambar classic South Indian dal
Lemon rice zesty rice with fragrant tempered spicesWhat you'll learn
The key spices, ingredients and techniques behind South Indian cooking
How to make your own sambar masala spice blend
Practical tips for making Indian cooking simple and accessible at home
Easy seasonal swaps to help you cook these recipes throughout the yearAbout Anshu
Inspired by the everyday meals Anshu grew up with in Mumbai, you'll learn to cook four vibrant vegetarian dishes from Tamil Nadu and Kerala using seasonal ingredients and simple techniques. Packed with flavour, these are wholesome recipes you'll return to time and again, whether you're cooking for family, friends or yourself.Anshu started DabbaDrop to bring a little of that feeling of being looked after into modern London life, and this class celebrates the same generous, nourishing food that's made to be shared. We'll finish by sitting down together to enjoy the meal we've cooked, with a glass of something refreshing.See Dabbdrop on Instagram:@DabbaDropWhats includedAll ingredients and equipment
Complimentary beer or lemonade to enjoy with your pizza after class
Recipe pack sent after classAllergy & dietary informationWe are a nut-free kitchen
Gluten alternatives are available (please let us know in advance)
Vegan options available (please let us know)Location
This will take place in our award-winning kitchen and thriving garden in Hackney. Address: Oswald Street, Clapton E5 OBT. See more via ourwebsite [https://www.hackneyschooloffood.com/].Attendance
This class is designed for all abilities and anyone who loves learning new skills. We recommend this course for participants aged 12 and up. Under-16s must be accompanied by a paying adult.Tickets
Tickets are 80 + booking fee.This is a fundraising class, and the proceeds help Hackney School of Food provide free community classes and subsidised food education for children in Hackney in 2026.Refunds/transfers
We rely on the income from our classes to fund our not-for-profit social enterprise. Please give at least 14 days' notice for cancellations or transfers. If you're unable to attend at the last minute, youre welcome to pass your ticket to a friend or family member - just email us at hello@hackneyschooloffood.com to let us know.