Sharmini.co.uk is a an interactive Indian cookery web site , with a growing collection of recipes, articles and events aimed to compliment Sharmini's activities as a tutor in York.

Sharmini Thomas is an experienced Indian Cookery tutor, with 28 years of cooking experience.

 Sharmini teaches cookery courses in York and for the past decade she has been working for the City of York Council, teaching Indian cookery classes.

She conducts cookery demonstrations at various places including the Food and Drink festival, schools -both primary and secondary-GCSE students, out of school clubs, Radio York and NYBEP (North Yorkshire Business and Education Partnership) in York, England.
This year she held the 'Kerala curry night' to help raise funds for the Festival of Food and Drink which is a charity organization in York.

 She is also a 'Science and Engineering' Ambassador and  a judge (acknowledged as Gold Sponsor) for 'Engineering Inspirations' Education showcase July 2007/08/09 event.

She provides talks in schools/colleges - 'A' level students on Health and Safety in Kitchens.

She is holding 'hands on'   cookery workshop for

•  Children and parents-bonding time by cooking together
  

•  Bbq/ christmas party  ideas to make your friends envious.
  

• Parties eg. childrens parties, hens night , family away day, girlie night out with an Indian twist.

• Team building training days with Indian 2-4 course meal.(where an hour  of practical workshop on any aspect of team building required by the Company is provided) by her and implemented during the preparation of the meal by the team.This unique combination is delivered by the same person in UK. for the very 1st time.
  

She is also a consultant, judge and trainer for head chefs of restaurants and universities and organisations.

Indian cooking is an art handed over from parents to children over generations.
Its mind boggling variety, vary from North to South and East to West of India.

However the basic spices are an integral part of most dishes. My aim is to gently introduce the beginner to some of its tasty dishes primarily concentrating on South Indian dishes and occasional foray into North Indian dishes. I will be demonstrating both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. You will be confident in making a four course meal at the end of the journey. This will also be supplemented with simple dishes which are ideal with tea/coffee or a drink.

I am Psychology graduate with Indian roots who fell in love with cooking in my university days and learnt a lot from my mother, mother in law and friends.
My husband and my children have been my critics but actively encouraged me.

Having lived in Malaysia, India, Iran and United Kingdom has had a major influence in my style of cooking.