Upgrade Your Hobby: Learn to Cook French, Goan Cuisine and Baking

Upgrade Your Hobby: Learn to Cook French, Goan Cuisine and Baking

~ KCCA and Kamaxi Skills offer a unique opportunity to learn traditional and innovative culinary techniques in Goan, French and pastry from renowned chefs.

Panaji, February 2025 – Culinary enthusiasts looking to pick up new tips in French and Goan cuisine and refine their pastry skills can register for the newly unveiled culinary hobby courses jointly hosted by Kamaxi College of Culinary Arts (KCCA) and Kamaxi Skills. Designed for food enthusiasts of all levels, the courses begin on February 10.

The hands-on hobby courses will be held across two locations, namely, the KCCA campus in Verna and Kamaxi Skills culinary centre in Margao and aim to teach people a mix of traditional and innovative culinary techniques, with three renowned chefs imparting their expert knowledge over four-hour classes, each commencing at 2 PM. Participants can look forward to mastering over 10 dishes in Goan, French cuisine and the pastry section.

Chef Patrick Albert, Maître Cuisinier de France and Head Chef Faculty at KCCA, will guide participants in the art of French cooking, ensuring adeptness in creating classics like flavourful ratatouille (an iconic vegetable stew comprising eggplant, zucchini, peppers, tomato), hearty cassoulet (a stew of beans, sausage, and a confit of duck or pork), and decadent mousse au chocolat (chocolate mousse), among others. Chef Patrick’s modules will take place on February 10, 17 and 24.

Chef Anjali Prabhu Walavalkar, an award-winning home chef known for her mastery of Saraswat and Goan cuisine, will introduce the heady flavours of coastal Goan cuisine – aromatic chicken shagoti (xacuti), rich bhikanacho ros (a gravy of jackfruit seeds cooked with tur dal), mangana (a dessert made from chana dal, sago, cashews, jaggery, coconut milk) and more. Chef Anjali’s sessions will run on February 12, 19 and 26.

Chef Playton Dias, Master of Pastry and Bakery at KCCA, will train participants to bake fluffy genoise sponges, springy and savoury focaccia, sugary cinnamon rolls and other treats. Chef Playton’s courses will be held on February 14, 21 and 28.

Parixit Pai Fondekar, the founder of the Kamaxi Group, which operates KCCA and Kamaxi Skills, highlights the importance of cooking as an art form that connects us to our culture and history. “Cooking is more than just a skill—it’s a way to connect with our roots and share joy through food. These chefs bring a wealth of knowledge and creativity to the table, and this hobby course is a fantastic opportunity to learn from their expertise while exploring new culinary horizons,” said Parixit Pai Fondekar.

For additional details and to register, please contact 9356443123.