Cook along live with Chef Gomez and learn regional curry techniques from Indian butter chicken to Sri Lankan and Thai pastes. This 75-minute online masterclass blends hands-on instruction with cultural context and recipe sheets for home replication.
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Close your laptop and imagine the hiss of mustard seeds, the warm perfume of roasting spices and a confident voice guiding your hands through a sauce that will thicken on your stove — that’s the starting scene for Chef Gomez’s live virtual curry class. Though you’re in your own kitchen, the session opens like a shopfront in Dubai’s old spice quarter: spices chatter, ladles move, and a simple pot becomes the meeting place between regional traditions.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
75 minutes
Fitness Level
No physical fitness required; basic stamina for standing and stirring for an hour is sufficient
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History
Dubai’s cuisine reflects centuries of maritime trade linking the Arabian Gulf to India and Southeast Asia, which introduced spices, rice varieties and shared techniques now present in home and restaurant kitchens.
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Reserve your spot on the Virtual Online Cooking Class - Cook Your Classic Curry with Chef Gomez today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Set up your station
Have all ingredients measured and within arm’s reach (mise en place) before the class starts to keep pace with live demos.
Check your stove and camera angle
Use a stable, well-lit camera view of your pan and test your burner so you can follow heat adjustments in real time.
Label substitutions in advance
Notify the host of dietary restrictions ahead of time and prepare alternative proteins or vegetables so you can cook along without delay.
Record for reference
If allowed, record the session or take photos of key steps—pastes and timing are easier to replicate with a visual reference.
Webcam-enabled device
A laptop or tablet with a stable internet connection to see the chef and share your view.
Chef’s knife
A sharp chef’s knife speeds prep and keeps cuts even for consistent cooking.
Heavy-bottomed saucepan or skillet
Even heat distribution is crucial when simmering curries and frying spice pastes.
Measuring spoons and cups
Accurate measures help when following spice blends and balancing heat and acidity.