Ayesha’s Kitchen

Ayesha’s Kitchen was one of the best experiences I have ever had. She is so knowledgeable about Indian Cooking and teaches you how to make the recipes in such clear step by step breakdown! The food was absolutely terrific– best Indian food I have ever had.

Whenever Ayesha is cooking, I want to be there. Sitting in her magical kitchen is like being on the set of the friendliest Food Network Star’s show. Only Ayesha doesn’t do this for the glory or the money or the ratings. She does it face to face – for the passion.
Oh, and you will never have a better meal than in Ayesha’s kitchen. Could you find an equally delicious meal somewhere? Maybe. Better? Re-​read the first sentence of this paragraph.
She is a vibrant personality, a dedicated teacher, a crusader for not only your palate but also your health — and, after you take one of her classes, a lifelong friend.
I’m signing up for my fourth class today — if I can get a space!

Absolutely amazing time. Ayesha is full of life and energy. She answers all questions thoroughly and runs the class efficiently. The food was better than any Indian restaurant. This was my third class and I’m booking more! And I got hands on in this one. So much fun.

Cooking with Ayesha was an unforgettable experience! We booked her for a bachelorette party weekend and are so glad we did! She arrived on time, well prepared and full of knowledge! She taught us all about Indian spices and then taught us how to cook a six course meal! The best part was seeing how simple it was to cook delicious Indian food with the right ingredients and recipes… And then getting to eat it all! Seriously an unforgettable experience! Book her TODAY!

Fantastic Experience! I surprised my mom on Mother’s Day with a gift certificate for Ayesha’s cooking class. We both went on Sunday and we had such an wonderful time!
From the moment I called Ayesha to ask about the classes and schedule she was amazing. She is very friendly, attentive and charming. She absolutely loves cooking and food and is very knowledgeable. There were no openings to any of her classes til the end of the season so she placed me on a waiting list, but as soon as there was an opening she texted me.
The class was really great, she uses fresh ingredients and is very detailed with the instructions. It was a group class, so we were all gathered around her in her kitchen while she demonstrated how to prepare all the dishes. After the demonstration we all sat down and enjoyed the wonderful feast. The food is delicious and authentic! This is a great way to learn and meet other wonderful people.

Today my boyfriend and I had our first class with Ayesha who is very welcoming and an outstanding chef! She thought us step by step on how to make Butter Chicken. The food was delicious and everything she provides its organic and healthy. I definitely recommend her classes to everyone who is interested on the indian cuisine and wants to have some fun cooking something new.

Hi Ayesha, made the chicken curry and the Jeera rice for dinner last night, it was amazing and so simple. Thank you. Please let me know when you have the schedule for the fall, as I would love to come back again.

I just took my second cooking class with Ayesha with my husband and loved it. My friends got me a gift certificate for my birthday to take my first class. I attended a party where Ayesha catered the party and it was amazing as well. I am a late bloomer when it comes to cooking but the one thing I insist on are healthy recipes that are fairly simple to follow and have incredible flavor. Ayesha’s recipes are so satisfying yet wholesome and she explains each one to assure your success. After she helps us prepare the dishes, everyone gets to feast on them in her tropical back yard. I highly recommend taking Ayesha’s classes by yourself or with family and friends. Always a friendly vibe. She skillfully teaches 19 unique menus and will soon have a 20^th. Some great vegan and vegetarian classes as well. Definitely a great experience.

A cooking class at Ayesha’s is a relaxing, entertaining and enlightening experience. The food prepared is delicious and healthy. Detailed take home receipes make it easy to recreate the dishes flawlessly at home. After class, sitting down to the delicious meal in Ayesha’s lovely, lush backyard is the icing on the cake!

I took the Vegetarian Delights cooking class and everything was delicious. The group is kept to a minimum to ensure everyone can participate and hear her instructions. The starter kit of spices she creates are a must! Don’t miss the opportunity to buy one from whichever class you choose to take.
I look forward to taking another class as well as recommending her classes to friends and family!

my husband and I have attended two of her classes and we can’t recommend it highly enough — Ayesha is passionate about her culture and food and it is a delight to take her class. You learn useful tips, realistic recipes, and enjoy a great meal at the end.

I can’t say enough amazing things about this experience. We just love Ayesha, love her classes, her home, and the entire approach she takes to cooking and learning. Her classes are small, intimate, and full of interesting people.
So far, we have attended the vegetarian cooking class and a curry chicken class. The food was incredible — better than any Indian restaurant I’ve ever tried. But importantly, Ayesha’s recipes are tried and true. She has perfected them. We have tried multiple recipes at home, and they come out beautifully. Ayesha will also provide you with spice kits so that you can re-​create the same meals, without having to buy everything from scratch. I absolutely LOVE her foresight in doing that.
We love her classes, and anticipate doing many more during our time in Miami. She receive my absolute highest recommendation (and you can see her perfect Unilocal record shows that everyone else agrees!).

We took Ayesha’s Chicken Tikka Masala class and it was great. Ayesha warmly greets everyone then demonstrates how to cook 4 – 5 dishes. There is a video camera set up so you can see everything in her (kinda small) kitchen. It’s intimate, interactive and fun. We LOVED that all her ingredients are organic and/​or homemade. She talks about how to cook for optimal nutrition and therapy — very cool.
Then you eat! The pool patio/​dining area is really nice, our group of 10 or so chatted while eating — and the food! Amazing! We can’t wait to try these dishes at home. Ayesha provides recipes, and spices, cookware, etc are available for sale after class. Highly recommend!

I attended Ayesha’s This is it Lamb Rogan Josh cooking class. Her recipes are a must have. This was by far the best rogan josh I have ever eaten. I have been enjoying Indian cuisine weekly for the past 10 years, and I can honestly say this class did not disappoint. The lamb kebabs we made were to die for. I have already replicated the recipe and can honestly say they are a crowd pleaser. The environment was very casual and welcoming. I attended with with mother and grandmother which made the experience even more special. After preparing lamb kebobs, a garbanzo and potato salad, rogan josh, basmati rice, and an okra dish we all enjoyed the meal outside in her tiki hut. Oh we also enjoyed a delicious desert we made as well.
I honestly can’t wait to book another class.
After the whole experience I purchased some of her homemade mango, tamarind, and cilantro chutney which are delicious. If you enjoy Indian cuisine and are looking to start making it in your own kitchen, I highly recommend Ayesha’s kitchen for an authentic Indian experience. Can’t wait to take another class.

Oh my! where to begin? My wonderful boyfriend gifted this class to me for Christmas. I was already super excited and somehow the entire experience exceeded our expectations.
Ayesha explained everything from the spices and it’s benefits, to cooking techniques and it’s origins. And she was very open to lots of questions during the entire process.
The food was absolutely rich, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. We had a chicken vindaloo that was to die for. And even though we’re not big dessert eaters, the Gajar Ka Halwa (shredded carrots cooked in milk infused with cardamom and nuts) was a perfect finale accompanied by theMasala Chai Tea.
We’ll definitely be going back!

Had the most incredible time with Ayesha in her «a British favorite-​chicken tikka masala…» Class. Learning about the different spices and techniques of indian cooking was fascinating and the smells that filled her kitchen were out of this world! The chicken tikka masala literally melted in my mouth… hands down the best I’ve ever had. I can’t wait to make the recipes for friends and family! Thank you Ayesha!!!

I can’t speak highly enough for Ayesha and her classes. I bought a class for my boyfriend as an anniversary gift. We loved it and decided to go again while his mom and grandfather are here (we went yesterday for our second class). We LOVE Indian food and this is some of the best we’ve ever tried.
It’s funny, once you go the first time, you just want to go again. The fact that each class has multiple repeat attendees speaks volumes about Ayesha’s warmth and charm. It kinda starts to feel like you’re there with family, enjoying an afternoon together that culminates with a delicious feast outside by her pool under a beautiful canopy.
So here’s how it works. The classes are done in her own kitchen. She lives in a nice, established neighborhood in the Gables with plenty of parking in her driveway. Up to 10 people can fit in her intimate kitchen, and you can see everything she’s preparing very well. At the beginning, she gives just the right amount of education about the various spices that go into Indian cuisine and even the medicinal uses for some of them. You get a clipboard, pen, and printed recipes at the beginning on which you can take notes.
The whole class lasts two hours. The first two are all spent cooking, where she (with your help) prepares about six dishes. By the end of the two hours, with all of the amazing smells emanating from the stovetop, you are so ready to dive in. Everything is loaded onto a serving cart and taken back to her lovely yard where a table is already set. This is the best part: sitting around and enjoying the fruits of Ayesha’s labor. Everything we’ve tried has been exceptional. The first class we learned how to make traditional Curry Chicken, among other things. Yesterday’s class was all about Vegetarian dishes, including a paneer dish that was to die for. I swear, the cilantro chutney that she served with the meal yesterday may be the tastiest spread I’ve ever had anywhere.
You can buy a set of three classes and save $ 10 on each class. I think that’s what we’re going to do next. They book up well in advance (mostly from repeat students) so you need to really plan ahead. She sells products at the end of the class, but it doesn’t feel forced upon you at all. In fact, it’s much appreciated, because she makes little spice starter-​kits with all the spices you’d need to make all of the dishes from that day’s class. It’s so much better than going to an Indian store and trying to buy those spices separately, since you’d likely have to buy way more than you’d need (Indian spices have a pretty short shelf life).
If you love Indian food, do yourself a favor and sign up for one of these classes. Some people are there to actually learn how to cook, while others attend just to eat! Ayesha is such a gracious hostess, you will immediately feel at home in her home. We can’t wait for our next class!

If you love Indian cuisine and live in south Florida Ayesha’s is a must for any foodie!
It is both pleasure and pain… The pleasure comes from the actual lesson Ayesha teaches, the pain is having to sit still for 2 hours smelling the lesson as it is being taught. Fear not your time and patience is rewarded at the end of the class when you finally do get to eat the lesson! Hopefully I can come close to recreating what I learned in class.

Ayesha is amazing! She takes you step by step to make every recipe easy to understand and uses organic foods and the freshest herbs. Afterwards you get to eat the food made with everyone in the class. In addition, she has seasonings, herbs, and cookware available for sale using cash or credit.

Ayesha is an excellent cook and instructor, and to top it off she is super nice. I have taken four classes with her and they were all great. I highly recommend her classes if you want to learn to cook Indian food or if you want to enjoy a wonderful meal with great people.