Bring the flavours of South India home
Hackney School of Food, London, E5 0BT
Saturday 19th September 2026
Bring the vibrant flavours of South India into your own kitchen in this one-off, relaxed Saturday morning masterclass with Anshu Ahuja, founder of DabbaDrop. London's much-loved home-cooked Indian food delivery service, DabbaDrop was founded just a stone's throw from Hackney School of Food.
What you’ll 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 spices
What 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 year
About 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: @DabbaDrop
What’s included
This will take place in our award-winning kitchen and thriving garden in Hackney. Address: Oswald Street, Clapton E5 OBT. See more via our website.
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, you’re welcome to pass your ticket to a friend or family member - just email us at [email protected] to let us know.
What you’ll 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 spices
What 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 year
About 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: @DabbaDrop
What’s included
- All ingredients and equipment
- Complimentary beer or lemonade to enjoy with your pizza after class
- Recipe pack sent after class
- We are a nut-free kitchen
- Gluten alternatives are available (please let us know in advance)
- Vegan options available (please let us know)
This will take place in our award-winning kitchen and thriving garden in Hackney. Address: Oswald Street, Clapton E5 OBT. See more via our website.
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, you’re welcome to pass your ticket to a friend or family member - just email us at [email protected] to let us know.
