Bold Indian vegetarian food — shared, not taught. Hands-on, flavour-packed, no deep frying, no overwhelm.
Cooking Classes
In-person · North Sydney Community Centre & Anu's home in Neutral Bay
Journey of Indian Street Food
Three volumes, three menus — bold, crispy, tangy-sweet snacks from the streets of India. No two sessions the same.
Upcoming dates
Vol 3 · HomeSun 5 Jul, 2pm
Vol 1 · HomeSat 29 Aug, 2pm
Vol 1 · HomeSun 30 Aug, 2pm
Vol 2 · HomeSat 5 Sep, 2pm
Vol 2 · HomeSun 6 Sep, 2pm
Vol 3 · HomeSat 22 Nov, 2pm
Vol 3 · HomeSun 23 Nov, 2pm
Vol 1 · HomeSat 12 Dec, 2pm
Vol 1 · HomeSun 13 Dec, 2pm
Each volume features a completely different menu — drop into any one or work through all three. Vol 1: Mumbai classics (Vada Pav, Pav Bhaji, Dahi Puri, Sev Puri). Vol 2: Chaat & more (Pani Puri, Kacchi Dabeli, Ragda Pattice). Vol 3: Dahi Puri, Vada Pav, Misal, Coconut Chutney.
✓ Sit-down meal
✓ Glass of bubbles
✓ Recipe cards
✓ Sweet treat
South Indian Classics
Dosa, idli, appe, sambar — the comforting, naturally plant-based flavours of South India across three volumes.
Upcoming dates
Vol 1 · NSCCSat 7 Jun, 2pm
Vol 2 · NSCCSat 11 Jul, 2pm
Vol 3 · NSCCSat 8 Aug, 3pm
Vol 1 · NSCCSat 19 Sep, 2pm
Vol 2 · NSCCSat 28 Nov, 3pm
All naturally vegan and mostly gluten-free. Vol 1: Idli, Sambar, Appe, Mini Fried Idlis. Vol 2: Masala Dosa, Puff Pastry Samosa, Cheese Onion Uttapam. Vol 3: Mung Bean Dosa, Besan Chilla, Red Lentil Dosa, Cabbage Poriyal. Home classes max 5 guests ($120). NSCC classes $100.
✓ Sit-down meal
✓ Glass of bubbles
✓ Recipe cards
✓ Sweet treat
Vegetarian Sharing Plates
Four small sharing plates — a mix of street bites and comfort dishes in Anu's home kitchen. Choose your menu.
Upcoming dates
Sat 29 Aug, 2pm
Sun 30 Aug, 2pm
Sat 5 Sep, 2pm
Sun 6 Sep, 2pm
Sat 22 Nov, 2pm
Sun 23 Nov, 2pm
Sat 12 Dec, 2pm
Sun 13 Dec, 2pm
Intimate small-group class in Anu's home kitchen. Max 6 guests. Choose from multiple menus including Bun, Bites & Curry, Indian Street Eats, and more. Menu options confirmed at booking.
✓ Sit-down meal
✓ Glass of bubbles
✓ Recipe cards
✓ Sweet treat
Curry & Carry: Cook Now, Eat Later
Make two nourishing Indian dishes from scratch, then take everything home ready for the week.
Upcoming dates
Sun 19 Jul, 2:30pm
Sun 16 Aug, 2pm
Sun 25 Oct, 2:30pm
Sat 5 Dec, 2pm
Real weeknight food you'll actually cook again. Sample pairings: Peas & Paneer + Spinach Dal · Palak Paneer + Chana Masala · Smoky Eggplant Mash + Rajma. Menu rotates — great for repeat attendees. You leave with ~4 generous servings.
✓ 4 servings to take home
✓ Takeaway containers
✓ Recipe cards
✓ Nibbles & bubbles
Virtual Cook-Alongs
Live online · Australia-wide · Cook along from your own kitchen
Join live from anywhere in Australia. Optional ingredient kit delivered to your door before class. All sessions are 1 hour — log off, sit down, dinner is served.
School Night Curry, in a Hurry
One dish, one hour. Lighter than takeaway, more interesting than pasta. Book one or make it a habit.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7pm. Dish rotates monthly. Modern home-style Indian cooking — no heavy cream, no oily gravies. Dishes include Palak Paneer, Rajma, Chana Masala, Mung Bean Curry, Spiced Lentil Soup and more. All vegetarian, mostly vegan-friendly, largely gluten-free.
✓ Live with Anu
✓ Recipe card
✓ Optional kit delivered
School Night Curry — 3-Class Series
Three sessions, three dishes. Build confidence with spices at your own pace.
Three sessions across three weeks — pick your dates from the rolling Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday schedule. Kit option covers all three sessions in one delivery.
School Night Curry — 6-Class Pass
Six sessions, maximum flexibility. Miss a week and join another — momentum without pressure.
Six sessions across six weeks. Kit for this option is pick-up only from Neutral Bay. After the first session, you arrange subsequent sessions at times that suit you.
Let's Make a Crispy Masala Dosa
Golden, crispy dosa from scratch — without the fermenting or faff. Ready-made batter, spiced potato mash, fresh chutney.
Uses ready-made dosa batter — easily found at any Indian grocery store. You'll make Crispy Masala Dosa, spiced potato mash filling, and fresh Mint-Coriander-Coconut Chutney. Beginner-friendly, no experience needed.
Indian Grocery Tour with Tasting
In-person · 1.5 hours · No cooking required
Indian Grocery Tour with Tasting
Walk the aisles of an Indian grocery store with Anu. Tastings, spice demystified, cultural stories, and a guide to take home.
Upcoming dates
Fri 5 Jun, 6pm
Sat 4 Jul, 2pm
Sat 12 Sep, 3pm
Spices, lentils, frozen aisle shortcuts, snacks, regional ingredients — all explained with context and tastings. You'll leave knowing what to buy, what to cook with it, and why. No pressure to buy anything on the day.
✓ 5–6 tastings
✓ Spice guide to take home
✓ $10 off first cooking class
Private & Group Events
Birthdays · Hens · Team building · Cooking parties
Bring Anu to You
All classes are available as private group bookings. Anu brings the ingredients, spices, and equipment — you bring your people. Menu customisable. Anu can travel within 50km of Neutral Bay, or host at her home for smaller groups.