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The Curry Club At BeLLe Isle Cookery School

May 2011, Dublin: Due to the popularity of their Indian and Thai cookery courses, Belle Isle Cookery School have decided to create their own “Curry Club”. Once a month members will be guided through the spicy delights of regional curries. Naseem Booth will begin each evening with an introduction to the ingredients included in the night’s dishes with an interesting insight into the culture and traditions of the region in focus. There will be a choice of evenings to attend and a “hands on” cookery evening where you will have the opportunity of cooking the curries from scratch and then sampling the fruits of your labours in the dining room for an authentic banquet. Belle Isle will supply all the equipment and ingredients that you will need each evening and even wash up for you! Each evening will run from about 5.30-10pm.

Perhaps you would just prefer to watch one of Naseem’s entertaining demonstrations with food to sample afterwards in the kitchen. These evenings will run from 7-9pm. Immerse yourselves with the heady aromas of “Rogan Josh” from Kashmir, mouth watering “Dal Makhani” from Punjab, not to mention the seafood and vegetarian curries from Southern India and Green Thai coconut curries.

Tuesday 17th May

Indian Banquet -7pm, Belle Isle Castle, £50

This evening will be the highlight of our “Curry Club” year! Open to members and their friends and families, relax and enjoy the splendid surroundings of the Banqueting hall in Belle Isle Castle. We will treat you to a delicious reception of authentic Indian canapé treats followed by a banquet fit for a maharajah. We will send interested members a complete menu in advance. Please let us know about any allergies or particular food requirements for your guests beforehand

Tuesday 14th June

Indian Barbecue- 5.30pm, Belle Isle School of Cookery-£65

Get ready for the summer with this hands on barbecue course, Indian style! This course will make the most of our Weber “Genesis” and Weber “Summit” barbecues as well as the Weber charcoal kettle barbecues. We will provide everything you will need for this delicious hands-on experience that will put last year’s burgers and sausages in the shade! You might munch on “Adraki Chaamp” (lamb with ginger and garlic) and “Malai Paneer Kebabs” (paneer and vegetable kebabs), to name but 2 of the delicious recipes afterwards in the school dining room with a complimentary glass of wine or beer.

Friday 29th July

An evening with Kamal Mahal, 1 Water Street, Enniskillen

Time and price to be confirmed

Join us for this evening at Kamal Mahal’s famous restaurant. Kamal has put together a special menu reflecting southern Indian food that you won’t normally see in ordinary restaurants. This will be a fun night for members and friends and family to enjoy.

Thursday 11th August

Indian dinner-£65

5.30pm, Belle Isle Cookery School

If you would rather get involved in the cooking, come along to this evening and get to grips with first hand experience at preparing your own banquet recipes, expertly guided by Naseem. Everything will be provided for you. In a fun but calm environment you can learn to cook like a pro! Sit down afterwards and sink your teeth into those tastes of India, Thailand, Burma, Malaysia to name but a few!

Annual Membership fee of £20

Once you become a full member, you will also receive a free Belle Isle apron and a list of events. Booking in advance is necessary. A full set of recipes will be provided with each cookery course and demo that you decide to book. There is no upper limit for booking courses and events during the year. Each event/ course will have a separate fee due before the course takes place.

Please note, only members can join the cookery courses. If you would like a course preview please contact Andrea on +44 2866 387231.

Members can bring family and friends to courses and demonstrations.