A Touch of East Indian Dishes
This one-day East Indian cooking class provides participants with a practical introduction to creating traditional Trinidadian East Indian dishes. Participants will gain hands-on experience in crafting iconic recipes, learning techniques passed down through generations.
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A Touch of East Indian Dishes
- Method: Face to Face
- Contact Hours: 6 hours
- Price: TT$795
Next Session: October 11, 2025
Saturdays |9am – 3pm|
2 sessions|

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Course Summary
A Touch of East Indian Dishes
- Method: Face to Face
- Contact Hours: 6 hours
- Price: TT$795
Next Session: October 11, 2025
Saturdays |9am – 3pm|
2 sessions|
Learning Outcomes
- Prepare and cook traditional East Indian dishes independently.
- Learn the techniques to create soft Paratha, Dhalpuri and Sada roti.
- Learn how to season and roast ingredients for authentic chokas.
- Prepare a healthy, seasoned vegetable side dish using local ingredients.
- Appreciate cultural significance of these East Indian dishes
Course Description:
The course is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to prepare traditional East Indian dishes at home. It emphasizes the cultural importance of these dishes in Trinidad and Tobago’s culinary heritage and promotes confidence in the kitchen through practical, interactive learning.
Course Instructor(s):

Chef Vergiss Lovelace
Culinary expert, fondly known as “Chef Love” is a Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) by the US Culinary Association with over a decade of teaching experience. His long illustrious career in the food services industry stemmed from his curiosity and love for food from the age of 13. Chef Lovelace holds a Masters Degree in Mediterranean style cuisine and a BSc in Culinary Arts from the Trinidad and Tobago Hospitality Tourism Institute (TTHTI). His illustrious career and training include tutelage with two (2) star Michelin Chef Enard Walter and one (1) star Chef Davide Palluda and 13 years as a Chef at the Prime Minister’s residence for dignitaries such as Marjorie Albright (former Attorney General of US) and Fidel Castro (former Cuban president). Chef Lovelace is also trained in the art of chocolate and sugar fundamentals and is a member of the World Ice Carving Association.
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