Ashoka Cook School

Buy a man an Indian takeaway and he will eat curry that night.

Teach a man how to make chicken tikka masala and he will eat curry every night.

Make a curry fan happy with today’s Big Deal on a chicken tikka masala master class at the Ashoka Cook School.

Expert nation

Based in the Phoenix Leisure Park in Linwood, the Ashoka Cook School provides expert tuition in purpose-built teaching kitchens.

If you love Indian food and fancy trying your hand at cooking your own then this offer is your passport to pakora paradise.

Don’t worry if you can’t tell your balti from your bhaji, the classes are suitable for all levels of ability.

Nation’s favourite dish

Chicken tikka masala is made with chicken which is marinated in spices and yogurt before being baked in a tandoor oven and served in a thick, spice mix masala or sauce.

This class will teach students how to make what is almost certainly the nation’s most popular Indian dish,

Besides teaching the perfect chicken tikka masala preparation, this three-hour class teaches participants all about the methods and skills involved in making other restaurant-standard Indian dishes including popadoms, spiced onions, raita, fish pakora, pilau rice and chapati.

All equipment as well as snacks and refreshments are provided for the class.

Step-by-step tuition

Available seven days a week, each class lasts approximately three to three and a half hours and will give pupils a step-by-step guide to making a complete Indian meal with chicken tikka masala as the centre piece.

Hands-on classes

The school’s masterchef will talk students through each dish before you give it a go at your work station.

At the end of the class, students will be provided with takeaway containers for the dishes made on the day.

Each pupil will be given recipes as they leave so the next time that you feel the urge for a Ruby, you can rustle one up at home.

Happy students

Previous visitors to the Ashoka Cook School have been happy to share their experiences on TripAdvisor:

‘This was a works night out, kindly arranged by one of our suppliers… turned out to be a fantastic experience. Not only did we have a great time learning about Indian cooking, we enjoyed a meal together at the end of the class, tasting our own efforts, which thanks to the staff, turned out to be pretty decent. Great idea for a group of friends.’

‘Cooking up a storm. We enjoyed… the Ashoka Cook School this weekend. It was so well organised. Everything was laid out for you and the lady and chef who hosted the class were friendly, informative and fun. We cooked chicken chasni, pilau rice, spicy onions and chapati and the food was delicious… I’d highly recommend, it’s a fun day/night out and ideal as a gift. Great value for money.’

Great gift idea

This offer would be fantastic for the amateur curry cook who wants to create their own tip top tikka masala or you could use it as a fun experience with friends or work colleagues.

It would also make a very welcome gift.

Give the gift of chicken tikka masala and earn endless gratitude, not to mention a couple of home cooked dinners, from the curry lover in your life.