Come for something you haven’t tried. Leave with something you’ll make again.

Join Masala Story at MOES Tuinen in Amstelveen for a hands-on introduction to spinach "besan chilla" (savoury pancakes): an Indian home-style dish made with "besan" (gram flour), fresh spinach, onion and warming spices. Quick and versatile, chilla is an excellent way to use spinach from your garden or local market.

You’ll work in a small group to prepare the batter, make tomato chutney, and cook your own chilla on an induction plate. No previous cooking experience is needed—I’ll demonstrate every step before you begin.

We’ll start with a playful Indian spice activity, explore ingredients and share stories about how savoury pancakes are prepared and eaten in Indian homes. You’ll also see how dishes like chilla are traditionally eaten by hand—and can try it yourself if you would like.

We’ll finish around a shared table, tasting our freshly cooked chilla with tomato chutney—a savoury tomato accompaniment. Each participant will also take home a small jar of chutney and the recipes, so you can recreate both dishes at home.

What’s included
- Hands-on spinach besan chilla cooking in small groups
- Tomato chutney preparation
- Indian spice activity
- Ingredient introductions, practical cooking tips and stories from Indian home kitchens
- Shared tasting at the table
- A small jar of chutney and recipes to take home
- Ingredients, cooking equipment and an apron to use during the workshop

Who is it for?
The workshop is conducted in English and welcomes adults of all cooking levels, including complete beginners. Participants share cooking stations in small groups. There are up to 12 places.
Vegan ingredients are used. This is a cooking workshop with a tasting rather than a full lunch.

Allergies and dietary requirements
Please contact masalastory.nl@gmail.com before purchasing your ticket if you have any food allergies, intolerances or other dietary requirements. Please book only after we have confirmed whether your requirements can be accommodated.

The planned recipes do not intentionally use gluten-containing ingredients, but ingredients and equipment are used in a shared environment. The workshop is not advertised as gluten-free, and we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment.

Bookings and cancellations
Your place is confirmed once payment is completed.

If you book without prior dietary confirmation and we subsequently find that we cannot accommodate your requirements, we will cancel your booking and refund your ticket payment.

Tickets are non-refundable if you cancel or cannot attend. You may request a transfer to a replacement participant by emailing masalastory.nl@gmail.com by 5 November 2026. Please include their name, email address and any dietary requirements. Transfers are subject to confirmation by Masala Story.

The workshop requires a minimum of 10 participants. If Masala Story cancels the workshop, including because the minimum attendance is not reached, you will be notified by email and offered a refund of your ticket payment. If a replacement date is available, you may choose to move your booking instead.

Photography
Photographs may be taken for Masala Story and MOES Tuinen communication. If you prefer not to appear, please tell us when booking, by email or when you arrive. We will remind everyone at the start.


About the venue
MOES Tuinen is a community gardening venue in Amstelveen, bringing people together through growing, learning and shared activities. This workshop offers an Indian home-cooking idea you can recreate using spinach from your own garden or local market.

Free parking is available at the venue.

Learn more about MOES Tuinen: https://www.moes-tuinen.nl/

For questions about the workshop, dietary requirements or booking, please contact:
Diksha | Masala Story
masalastory.nl@gmail.com