Our Indian cooking class at work. All photos by Johan Mellin.
Robert concentrates on flipping a pancake for the dosas.
The filling for the dosas.
It makes sense that in Stockholm, where dinner for two at an only OK restaurant without drinks can easily run you $100, dinner parties are big. And I have to say that one of my favorite variations of this has been going to a gourmet cooking class dinner party. You will learn everything you need to know about buying electric smokers and other cooking methods. Australian/Vietnamese chef Helen Thai has been assembling groups of 8-10 people at a time in her home to learn about the cuisine of a country and discover how to cook a few recipes. In the past, we’ve tried such favorites as Spanish, French and Malaysian cuisine and on Friday night, we cooked Indian. Our very, very yummy menu included:
* Anglo-Indian empire roast chicken with an addictive gravy sauce and Bombay-style roast potatoes
* Nepalese meatballs slow-cooked in a spicy tomato sauce, garnished with fresh coriander
* Trinadadian prawn, sweet potato and plantain curry served with chickpea-stuffed flatbread
* Crispy South Indian dosas (pancakes) filled with mixed vegetable curry and roasted coconut and chili sambal
* Comforting dahl – traditional dahl soup or modern dahl dish with saffron and mint
* Sides: Home-made naan and basmati rice
* Dessert: Ras malai and/or chocolate coconut ladoos.
I made the Nepalese meatballs with the help of Johan. But my hands-down favorite dish were the dosas. They were divine, but definitely labor intensive! Thanks to Helen for patiently hosting and helping us with the recipes. And a special thanks to photographer Johan Mellin for sharing his images from the class. Check out more of his work at www.jmellin.se.
The fruits of our labors.
Dita and Alana discuss the recipe.
Nick demonstrates making dough for the naan.
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This looks like so much fun and good too!
Last time we went to an Indian Family’s house for dinner, they served Dosa and it was fabulous…glad you had fun!
Love the menu and the picks! I’m hungry for Indian! Are you able to share the recipes? I’m especially interested in the Nepalese meatballs and the prawns!
This menu just made me drool. You cruel woman! Loved the images, looks like lots of fun.
Lou Lou, It was a fun night and the food was amazing, too. I could go for some of the dosas again right now. And while I was not trying to be deliberately cruel, I can see how it might be perceived to be that way!
Thanks Dawn. Good to hear from you. As for the meatballs, they were super easy. I’ll be in touch.
Robert looks like he’s in his element Sandra! Love that photo
Food from Asia is the one thing I miss/crave when visiting Stockholm. I eat Asian cusine most of the week, whether it’s at home or dining out. Stockholm seems to lack some good Asian restaurants. I remember eating some Thai which came with chopsticks !!! and a Swedish salad on the side. I also ate Chinese on Sodermalm. One area where Sydney definitely trumps Stockholm is food.
I love the Sydney food scene too James. We had so many fantastic meals there. As for Stockholm, you are so right about the Asian cuisine. It is just not inspiring.
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