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Global Spice Tasting Class

Created by Sanjay Aggarwal

Go on a fresh, flavorful journey around the world—no passport required—in this live virtual tasting class with spice expert Sanjay Aggarwal.

$85.00

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Your purchase includes

A 60-minute live virtual experience with an expert instructor

A Global Explorer Spice Tin Gift Set, mailed to you before the date of your experience

An email sent at least 24 hours before the experience with all the preparation details including experience log-in information

The Experience

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Maybe you’re a longtime lover of global cuisine and the flavors that bring them to life. Or you’re intrigued—and just a little intimidated—by all the extraordinary spices that you’ve never tried. Whatever your experience level on the seasonings scale, this live virtual class with spice expert Sanjay Aggarwal will take you on a fresh, flavorful journey around the world.

  • Sanjay—sometimes joined by special guest Shashi Aggarwal, Sanjay’s mom and business cofounder—will start the class by introducing you to the amazing spice blends in their Global Explorer Gift Set (See Comes with the class, below).
  • Prepare the spices by lightly cooking them in oil and then incorporating them into a savory tomato-chickpea sauce that will be the tasting base for each blend. This interactive approach will fully immerse you in the spices’ distinctive aromas and flavors.
  • Explore ways to add depth of flavor, complexity, and balance to a wide range of dishes, from simple weeknight meals to elaborate culinary creations with global flair.
  • Leave class with newfound confidence and inspiration to experiment with spices in your cooking every day.
Class length: 60 minutes.
Comes with the class: Created by Shashi and Sanjay Aggarwal, the Global Explorer Spice Tin Gift Set includes nine small-batch blends and rubs. You’ll explore six of them together in class, including Garam Masala, Tex-Mex, and North African Ras El Hanout (click the link to see the complete list). The set also comes with a recipe booklet and stainless steel scoop and is beautifully packaged in a silk sari wrapper.

Hosted by

Sanjay Aggarwal

About

Mother-son duo Shashi and Sanjay Aggarwal started their business in 2012 with a single tin of Indian spices. Since then, they've curated a range of blends inspired by global cuisine and Shashi's lifelong love of food. Based in Liverpool, England, their business is equally committed to premium spices and ethical business practices. Sajay explains: "I'm doing what I can to make a difference in the world in the small ways I can. Essentially, I'm trying to follow in Mum's footsteps."

For this class, you'll need the included Global Explorer Spice Tin Set, a muffin tray, a knife, a chopping board, a can opener, a food processor or immersion blender, measuring spoons, tasting spoons or crackers, a napkin and the ingredients listed in the link below.

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send You'll receive an email at least 24 hours before your experience with all the preparation details.

The Global Explorer Spice Tin Gift Set will be shipped in time to arrive before the date of your experience.

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Ages

16+

Measurements

7.9" L x 7.9" W x 3.1" H

Ingredients

Experiences

Chinese 7 Spice
Star Anise, Cinnamon, Fennel, Szechuan Peppers, Cloves, White Pepper, Black Pepper, Salt

Garam Masala
Cloves, Star Anise, Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Coriander Seeds, Cumin, Ginger

Tunisian Harissa Chilli Rub
Cumin Seeds, Coriander Seeds, Crushed Chillies, Garlic, Coriander, Paprika and Caraway, Salt

Jerk
Cayenne Pepper, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Thyme, Parsley, Sugar, Salt, Paprika, All Spice, Black Peppercorns, Nutmeg, and Cinnamon

Mexican
Cornflour, Cumin Seeds, Paprika, Oregano, Chilli Powder, Garlic Powder, Salt, Sugar, Onion Powder, Cayenne Pepper

Ras El Hanout
Cloves, Mace, Star Anise, Cayenne Pepper, All Spice, Cardamon, Black Peppercorns, Sugar, Cinnamon, Coriander Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Ginger, Nutmeg, Paprika, Salt, Turmeric

Sri Lankan Curry Powder
Coriander Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Cassia Bark, Fenugreek Seeds, Cloves, Cardamom, Mustard Seeds, Black Peppercorns, Kashmiri Chilli Powder, Turmeric

Tandoori Masala
Ginger Powder, Turmeric, Coriander Powder, Kashmiri Chilli Powder, Cumin Powder, Beetroot Powder, Fenugreek Powder, Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Cloves, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Salt, Sugar, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder

Za'atar
Oregano, Marjoram, Thyme, Salt, Sumac, Contains: Sesame Seeds

Care

Store in a cool, dry place

Notes

Before class, please:
- 30 minutes before class, please prep the Tomato-Garbanzo Sauce, following the directions listed here

1-2 people per screen, please. (More than that affects the quality of everyone's experience.)

Item ID

60224

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