Chinese Cooking Lessons – Learn to Cook the Indo-Chinese Way!

 Have you ever craved restaurant-style fried rice, chilli chicken, or hot garlic noodles and wished you could make them at home? Now you can!

Chinese cooking classes are perfect for food lovers, home cooks, or even aspiring entrepreneurs who want to master the bold, spicy, and flavor-packed dishes seen in Indian restaurants. Whether you're looking to cook better at home or explore a new side hustle like a cloud kitchen, these classes are hands-on, fun, and filled with delicious techniques.

What You’ll Learn in a Chinese Cooking Class:

• Making perfect stir-fried noodles and rice
• Whipping up popular starters like spring rolls, gobi Manchurian, and chicken lollipops
• Preparing flavorful sauces like Schezwan, Manchurian, and hot garlic
• Understanding heat control and wok techniques for that restaurant-style finish
• Tips to balance spice, tanginess, and umami – key to Indo-Chinese cooking!

 Basics of Chinese Cooking Style in Indian Restaurants:

High-Heat Wok Cooking:

Most dishes are stir-fried over very high heat, often in a seasoned wok, giving that distinct smoky flavor (also called wok hei).

Use of Indianized Sauces:

A fusion of soy sauce, vinegar, green chilli sauce, and red chilli paste is common — creating bold, spicy sauces perfect for Indian palates.

Thick Cornflour-Based Gravies:

Gravies are thickened using cornflour slurry, giving them a glossy, clingy texture that pairs well with rice and noodles.

Deep-Fried Starters:

Battered and fried items like Manchurian balls or chicken lollipops are a staple in Indo-Chinese menus.

Chopped Garlic, Ginger & Spring Onion Base:

Most dishes start with finely chopped garlic, ginger, and spring onions sautéed in oil — this is the aroma base of Indo-Chinese food.

In India — and especially in Kerala — Indo-Chinese cuisine has carved a unique identity, blending Chinese-style cooking with Indian spices, flavors, and cooking techniques. It's bold, spicy, and hugely popular across small eateries, bakeries, cafes, and restaurants.

Here’s a list of popular Chinese/Indo-Chinese dishes commonly I teach in the cooking lessons:

 Starters / Appetizers

• Chicken Lollipop
• Deep-fried, spicy chicken drumettes — a party favorite.
• Gobi Manchurian
• Cauliflower fritters tossed in a tangy, spicy sauce — dry or gravy version.

Chilli Chicken

A signature Indo-Chinese dish — fried chicken pieces tossed with green chillies, onions, capsicum, and sauces.

Paneer Chilli / Paneer Manchurian

Vegetarian alternative using paneer — crispy, spicy, and saucy.

Spring Rolls (Veg/Chicken)

Thin, crispy rolls filled with stir-fried veggies or meat.

Dragon Chicken

Crispy chicken strips tossed in a fiery, sweet-spicy sauce with sesame and spring onions — very popular in Kerala.

Honey Chilli Potato / Baby Corn

Crispy fried potatoes or baby corn in a sweet-spicy sauce with sesame seeds.

Main Course – Noodles & Fried Rice

Veg/Chicken/Beef Fried Rice

A must-have — stir-fried rice with veggies, sauces, and choice of protein.

Schezwan Fried Rice

A spicier version with Schezwan sauce and red chilli paste.

Hakka Noodles (Veg/Chicken/Egg/Beef)

Stir-fried noodles with soy sauce, vegetables, and choice of meat.

Schezwan Noodles

Spicy version of noodles with bold flavors and red chili kick.

Gravies / Sides

Chicken Manchurian (Dry/Gravy)

Popular Indo-Chinese gravy made with soy, garlic, ginger, and spring onion.

Veg Manchurian (Dry/Gravy)

Cabbage-based veg balls in rich Manchurian sauce.

Garlic Chicken / Chilli Garlic Gravy

Rich garlic flavor with a semi-thick spicy sauce.

Hot Garlic Sauce (Veg/Non-Veg)

Often served as a gravy base for fried rice/noodles.

Schezwan Chicken / Veg Gravy

For those who love their food extra spicy and fiery red.

 Soups

Sweet Corn Soup (Veg/Chicken) - A light and mildly sweet soup loved by all ages.

Hot and Sour Soup (Veg/Chicken) - Spicy and tangy soup with shredded vegetables/meat.

Manchow Soup - Dark, spicy soup topped with crispy noodles — very popular across Kerala restaurants.


For details of lessons or to plan a 7 day cooking lessons tailored to your needs, you can whatsapp at 9379398865