Indian Gusto
Welcome, Namaste, Swagatam !
Good and healthy food is the foundation of genuine happiness.
Ayurveda
What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is an ancient form of medicine, over 5000 years old. It has the potential of aiding in multitude of dis eases.
Ayur+veda = "life"+ "science" (Science of life)
The main aim of Ayurveda is to cleanse the body and bring it back in balance of the mind, body and spirit.The body is made of five elements earth, water, fire, air and ether(space).
As they fall out of balance is when our bodies are open to infections and dis eases. Once you find the right balance, you live a optimum life.
The two aims of Ayurveda are -
1. To prolong life and promote health
2. To eradicate disfunction of the body and minimize susceptibility to dis eases.
Namaste.
I am Chef Surbhi.
I have been in the business of cooking for over 20 years and have been working with Indian/Asian cuisine for a long time. I have learned how and what to cook from my mother and my ancestors. My knowledge is the knowledge passed down from generations of learning the benefits of Indian spices and meals. My love and passion is cooking healthy and flavourful foods.
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I love the smell of spices. I love how there is poetry in cooking. It's chemistry. Yet cooking is not an exact science. Just like no two painters can paint the exact same scenery alike, I tell all my students, in the same way no two cooks can cook the exact same dish with the same ingredients to the same taste. So do not be surprised if your food looks different than mine at the end of the class.
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Fun Fact- Garam masala in Indian spices is close to All Spice in the Western world and has a similar spice in the Middle East called Baharat. Isn't that fascinating?
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I was surprised to know that most people who do not eat Indian food regularly, believe Indian food is HOT spicy. That is not true and I want to change that perception. Indian and Ethnic food is flavourful but not necessarily spicy and can be curated to anyone's personal taste and tolerance level of chilis.
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Food does not only feed the body but assist in healing the body and soul. It can lead to getting rid to minimizing so many
dis- eases.
My catering services and classes are now focused to creating and curating recipes which are rooted in Indian and other ethnic heritages but are fused with modern twists to make it interesting and adaptable to various palates.
In my endeavour to find healthy recipes and the right formulas based on Ayurveda I have found a number of healthy but also delicious recipes. Cures for normal aches and pains to weight loss or the common cold. I am excited to share my knowledge with the world. I am proud to be a certified Ayurveda practitioner.
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Our Services
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In Person class
Classes are conducted one on one in-person. Minimum or three people as a group.
I demonstrate the predetermined recipes with ingredients and method.
I provide a sample to taste and take home.
I offer a variety of recipes that include traditional Indian foods, fusion Indian foods to suit the modern and practical lifestyle or even a healthy gluten free, dairy free ayurvedic based options for a healthier lifestyle.
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I work in collaboration with local community centers to promote healthy cooking -
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Victoria Hills Community center
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Zoom Class
Classes are conducted via online zoom link.
I send the list of ingredients prior to class. You can cook along and have a live demo at the same time.
Its even more fun if its a group of friends all learning at the same time.
*Disclaimer- Everyone's results may vary depending on the ingredients and measurement alternations.
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Ask questions and doubts. I am always available to respond later via email as well.
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Healthy choices catering
I curate holistic and healthy menus, rooted in Ayurveda, for a healthier more balanced meal.
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I cater to events and gatherings of minimum 10 to 50 people.
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I offer on site cooking for retreats and meets where there are kitchens available.
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I cater to weekly cooking options in your home based on your diet requirements.
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I provide healthy pre-packed boxes to minimize cleanup.
The best part is the menu can be customized as per palates.
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Ask me today how you can get one?
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Ayurvedic consult
As an Ayurvedic practitioner I take the time to consult with you one on one,
Step 1- I analyse your body type and disposition (Parakriti) and your doshas
Ste p 2- I send you a detailed questionnaire and then upon discussing with you the results work with you to create a tailor- made diet and life style modification chart to lead a healthier and more holistic life.
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Gail Brown, ON , Canada
"I have taken 2 cooking classes so far with Surbhi. She is an excellent and patient teacher. You can tell she has a genuine love for cooking and sharing her knowledge as well as her yummy recipes!"
Kathy Shore Mueller, ON,Canada
"What an amazing class! I not only learned about Indian cooking, but all about different spices used. The best part of the class is Surbhi herself, she is warm, welcoming and generously shares her extensive knowledge of cooking. 5 stars."
Suzzane Klassen Braam,
ON, Canada
"I had such a wonderful time at Surbhi's cooking class. I learned so much about spices and the health benefits of each one. The food was amazing too! Surbhi is a fantastic cook and teacher! I will be signing up for more classes. I'm excited to share new healthy dishes with my family."
