Surat Nu Jaman Ane Kashi Nu Maran
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There is a famous saying in Gujarat which means If you ate food in Surat and died in Kashi, you lived a
fortunate life
Our love for traditional home cooked food stems from our ancestral home town of Surat, Gujarat where the aromas of freshly ground spices would engulf every kitchen and flow into the streets.
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The art of traditional home cooked Indian food is fast becoming lost in the modern world of Indian takeaways. We want to revive and inspire your tastebuds with a traditional cooking Experience using home ground spices.
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Experience home cooked food made in the Surti way.
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Classes are held for a minimum of 3 or maximum 5 people in Morden or minimum of 3 or maximum 4 people in Watford to create an intimate Experience. You will be able to enjoy a complimentary glass of Prosecco together with fresh pickles and poppadum's while we cook. Each class will be a live demonstration allowing you to fully immerse your senses and finally enjoy the finished cooked dishes.
CHOICE OF DISHES
Your experience will involve 2 dishes, served with rice, chapatis and salad lasting around 2 hours .
Classes are £75 per person, with a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 people (Morden) or 4 people (Watford) per class.
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Decide which menu you wish to have, details will be decided with you via email.
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Menu 1 - Lamb Starter & Chicken Main
Menu 2 - Lamb or Chicken Starter & Vegetarian Main
Menu 3 - Fish Starter & Fish Main
Menu 4 - Fish Starter, & Vegetarian Main
Menu 5 - Vegetarian Starter & Vegetarian Main
Menu 6 - Vegetarian Starter & Plantbase Alternative
Vegetarian
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There is a huge variety of traditional Indian vegetables such as
Bhindha (Ladies Fingers)
Gilora (Ivy Gourd)
Surti Papdi (similar to Hyacinth Beans but green in colour - seasonal)
Guvar (Cluster Beans)
Karela (Bitter Gourd)
Dudhi (Bottle Gourd)
Vaal Papdi (Flat Beans)
Aubergines and Cauliflower
and many more such as Quorn and Paneer that can be cooked in different types of curries to suit all tastebuds. There is also a whole array of lentils and beans.
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Moong Dal (Green Whole & Yellow Split)
with Methi (Fenugreek) or Spinach
Chevati Dal (5 types of lentil mix)
Kidney Beans
Black Eye Beans
Vaal Ne Dal (Split White Bean)
Choraa (Aduki Beans)
Channa Dal (Yellow Split)
Black Channa
Chick Peas
Fish
Raasaur Vaari Maachli or Jingla
(Fish or Prawns in a curry sauce)
Turali Maachli or Jingla
(Fried Fish or Prawns in spices)
Methi ne Bhaji Vaari Maachli
(Fish with homegrown fenugreek)
Kanda Tomato Vaari Maachli
(Fish made with Onion and Tomato)
Meat
Gosh (Lamb Curry)
Surti Papdi Vaari Gosh (Seasonal)
Mamnaa (Lamb Meat Balls)
Chaap (Lamb Chops)
Surti Papdi Vaari Chaap (Seasonal)
Raasaur Vaari Murghi (Chicken Curry)
Roast Chicken Leg or Wings in spices
YOUR COOKING EXPERIENCE
Morden
Watford
This is the perfect culinary experience for anyone who loves Indian food and wants to experience traditional home cooked Gujarati food. Enjoy the theatre of a live cooking demonstration with the food cooked in front of you, which you then get to eat hot off the pan. We will show you how to cook each of the two dishes whilst you sit back, relax and enjoy a glass of complimentary Prosecco.
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Each Experience lasts approx 2 1/2 hours and cost £75 per person with a minimum of 3 and maximum of 5 people (Morden) or 4 people (Watford) per class. Experiences are being held Friday (evening) and Saturday (afternoon) in either location.
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Email for Group bookings of up to 10 people
​Current availability
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2025
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All dates are for EITHER Morden or Watford (minimum 3 people)
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Please email for availability
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Email us at thecardamompods@hotmail.com for any queries
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