copy garam masala recipe from back of packet, buy spice grinder, cooks chickpea flower in ghee plays with it then sets aside, score chicken pieces, EXPERT! mike's eyes have completely glazed over long ago. "teaching"
I've been watching Sorted for over 10 years and can confidently say that putting Kush in front of the camera is one of the best decisions Sorted has ever made.
Totally agree. This series is a goldmine of great cooking knowledge and tips, and it's presented so charmingly with two great hosts, one of which asking questions people like us (normals) would totally want to know. This is the kind of show that would get great audiences on tv. Love it
I think it's a bit of a slept on topic- storage. A master class on things like FIFO, labeling, uniformity of storage vessels, etc would be a really cool masterclass. As a guy who worked in food for ages, my refrigerator and pantry are night and day different from people who didn't. All of my stuff is stored in either glass air-tight containers, Cambros, or deli cups. Everything stacks, is modular, and is most importantly clear.
+1 to this. A video on storage would kill. I store everything in small, medium, and large deli containers. And I have a roll of blue painter's tape and a sharpie on magnets on my fridge. It makes my life SOOOO much easier. I cannot stand cooking in other people's kitchens or when people try to "help" me organize mine.
Yay, glad to see this become a series! It reminds me of your old old videos, where Ben taught college kids to cook their first meals! Now, here is Kush teaching adults with some years of adulting under their belt, how to reach the next level in cooking!
Same here! I'm also delighted that Kush has became a fixture on the team in front of the camera. I can't believe they had him hidden away in the other kitchen for so long.
@@mustwereallydothisfortunately for us, Kush wasn’t chosen too long. I think it was maybe six months after he joined (which was three years ago now I suppose!) before he started popping up in videos.
@@mustwereallydothis the funniest thing (which kush brought up in his under the cloche interview) is that kush was all for being thrown in front of the camera from the day dot, but the boys were worried he was going to be like james and be scared off if they threw on screen at him too early (james initially hated being on screen, and while he grew into the role, he preferred being behind the scenes)
Kush’s knowledge, enthusiasm and desire to teach on top of his insane cooking skills are awesome to watch. I feel he is the fiery, gifted genius of Marco Pierre White of Sorted, Ebbers is the classic, informative, consistent and wise yet hilarious Fanny Craddock and James is the sarcastic, talented and more patient than he looks, Gordon Ramsay. Chuck in our normals and all bases are covered for our cheffy preferences here at Sorted. A winning combination ❤
+1 on these! Brilliant suggestions. Would love any type of tidbit knowledge in the herb masterclass and I mean absolutely a n y t h i n g. Historical, tricks - what ever makes you (people of Sorted) go ”oh this is kinda fun”. Don’t necessarely mean deepdive into research, but anything you poS have tucked away in those noggins of yours. That would be fantastic! 🙏🏼🤗
I love watching this series... especially as it is not simply 'showing me a recipe' but explains the how and the why of the method!...and the basic/intermediate/expert approach allow everyone to develop their cooking skills.
I completely agree! It caters to every level of cook! Even if you don’t feel comfortable wit the expert level, just seeing and hearing the method will help!
I would love to see a general kitchen health master class. Some examples: how to prep for parties/gatherings, how to maintain kitchen equipment like knives/pans/clean work stations, misanplas and what can be done well in advanced to store ready to use every week. And lastly a sort of low/mid/high price point to get a kitchen up to speed (Store cupboard, spices, knifes, pans, kitchen essentials etc). Edit: I would also love to see sort of a "behind the scenes" on how Sorted themselves manage the work kitchen. I imagine it is run very similar to how a professional kitchen would run but with slight adjustments as your "menu" is always changing depending on the content being made.
Brilliant. As much as I love the madness & mayhem of Sorted, I love the instructional stuff more. Three things that I feel beginner & intermediate cooks either don't think about or get right are: - #I Seasoning 🧂, #II Spicing 🌶 & #III Saucing 🍲. So Master Classes on the other two S's would be great from Kush & Ben.
I love Mike in a student role because he is so sweet and bends over backwards to express how amazing the knowledge (and tasty results of that knowledge) is! Love you Mike. Kush is badass and hilarious as always
I would love a chemistry/combination course. For example, you said in this video that fat is needed to bring out spices and give a fuller depth of flavor. You also mentioned needing an acid, like lime, to finish the dish. And then, in another video, you’ve explained that salt is what breaks down onions for sweetness. So a video that breaks down these basics of chemistry in the kitchen to understand why and how things go together.
This masterclass was awesome! Kush is such a great teacher, love is slow rhythm , clear instruction and passion for his craft. But we see that he loves to share is knowledge and the presence of Mike and his curiosity is great for their back and forth question/information/discovery/tasting. bravo!
Kush is genuinely such a great teacher. He has such a kind but non patronizing tone, and really explains things well but also gets the guys involved as a way of learning. Idk if this is something he knows he's good at or if these are learned techniques but even in when the theme of the vid isn't him trying to teach, he still has the same vibe. So it's great to see vids that ARE him specifically teaching.
The expert tip for me was about the heating of powdered spice on low heat at the end...I used to put it together and used to get bitterness..now I know the order
Totally agree! I always knew that you toast the spices to get the flavour, and that the whole spices go in long before the powdered, but I never knew that the heat had to be so low. It's the little things that get you every time
It's not your fault. I'm Indian and was always taught to be super careful with powder spices because they burn easily. But on the Internet, I've seen so many recipes where they chuck powder spices into hot oil, absolutely burning them. It's frustrating that no one seems to really talk about heat control with spices, when I feel like that's the thing my grandmother emphasized the most when teaching me how to cook. Even the order in which you add the whole spices matters because some spices need longer or a hotter pan, so you add them first etc.
I love the way Kush not only shows you how, but also explains all the whys. I find it so much easier to remember stuff and really understand it when someone gives me the whys and not only the how-tos. Give me all the nerdy details. That's why I love Ben and Kush so much - and Sorted Food videos. Ideas for next masterclass/es: sauces, vegetable cooking, tofu.
this was one of my absolute favourite videos from Sorted. a true masterclass. Kush and Mike both did well to get the information across. Kush, you'd make an excellent teacher.
Awesome work from Kush, but also from Mike for asking the questions that most normal foodies would be asking! Huge thanks for getting around to a great breakdown of spices, especially for a look into a cuisine that i've always been interested in. Coming from north east U.S., we don't have a lot of indian cuisine around these parts. With all that you guys do with food preservation and preventing wastage, I would love to see another dive with Kush & Mike into ways to better make use of what most people would consider "conventional scrap" with ingredients. Rinds, stems, excess fat, etc... Now, before I hear a lot of "soup!", "flavored oils!", "microwave the cheese rinds!", or anything else of the sort that we've seen before or already know how to make use of, I would like to see if Kush has any tips on making use of these "scraps" in the dishes that you would already be making with the "non-scraps." It isn't a pain to me to keep food over from one dish to the next, or to save something in the hopes that i'll actually use it for something (rather than throwing it away...) but i'm curious if there are better ways to "WOW" the normal home cooks with incorporating these usually discarded ingredients into a dish.
I'm a pretty new viewer, but have thoroughly enjoyed this channel and all of the content I've watched so far. I'm an ADHDer with zero kitchen sense, but also help my home chef in the kitchen, and this channel has not only made me more eager to learn and try harder, but I'm learning through repetition. I watched this episode to understand spices better, AND now I know more about using fats and when to add ingredients. Big thanks!❤
Watching Kush cook and teach is both calming and informative as to spice items used, how to prepare them and dishes that can be created. Mike and Kush make a great team. I won't miss this series.
Growing up in India I always took my Mom’s cooking for granted. Now I realise how much went into every meal she ever made. Kush is absolutely right, most households used to make garam masala at home (not so much nowadays) and grind spices like turmeric at home. And as was common in the 90s we lived in a joint family and it used to be an event. We’d make so much that it ran 4 kitchens for a month. There was so much going on in those kitchens. Here’s to Mothers everywhere ❤
Oh man, I'm thrilled with these! I love having Chef Kush (And Ebbers) teaching me how best to utilize my ingredients! The amount I've learned from this channel is substantial, and these specific videos improve my skills leaps and bounds!
I love these videos so much, watching Kush do his thing is always amazing but his explanation and passion are just next level. Edit, also have to say Mike is the perfect partner, infectious enthusiasm and always asks the right questions
I am just loving the Kush Masterclass formats, it really brings out the other side of his skills as a chef, conveying the information in a supporting manner and letting Mike get tot he conclusion on his own is a lovely touch. It honestly makes his chaos seem far more friendly and good natured as well.
Kush! Yes Chef! Fantastic video! Like Mike, my brain is blown as there's so much knowledge and skill to try and absorb! This will have to be a watch many times video until all that information sinks in. Thanks Guys and all the sorted team! 🙂😋😎❤
If there was a love rather than I like button I would smash the living daylights out of it for this video. Kush giving an insight of the skills he has learnt of the years is not only incredibly informative and useful but shows the immense amount of skill and knowledge he has. Can’t wait for to use these steps when cooking at home ❤
Kush is such a brilliant teacher. 20 minutes goes by quick, and the video is incredibly packed with information, and also explanations for why and beginner mistakes and how to solve them. Genuinely such a good addition to the team.
I've recently been going through and watching your older videos, in chronological order. I'm at the point where you started doing the 3 recipes, compared. I've been thinking it'd be fun for you guys to revisit that format, and explore more dishes. Now come to this, and realize, that's exactly what this is!! I am absolutely loving these videos! They're so much more about techniques you can use at varying levels, rather than straight up recipes to follow. I have learned sooooo much from videos like this, and I can't wait to see more!
I really like the relaxed but very professional stile of Kush. His knowledge is overwhelming and I could watch and listen to him for hours and hours. Please give Kush more time on camera.
Kush's masterclass videos are swiftly becoming one of my favorite watches. Not that I don't love the entire channel. Keep on making the awesome content everyone at Sorted!
I don’t even know how to express my gratitude. The amount of knowledge is overwhelming in the best of ways. I feel like Mike when he said he will forget things as there was too much to know, but I won’t worry because I’ll have this video to come back for! Kush, you are special. Thanks so much for sharing this with us normals.
I really love these masterclasses! I've learned so much that I didn't know and learned new ways to do things I already knew. Definitely would love to see more of these! Definitely would love a masterclass on sauces and maybe like coating things for frying/baking like what works best for each type of cooking.
I had a Gary Rhodes cook book that listed many recipes in this format , from basic to 5*michelin , 4/5 alternatives for each dish !! A great help for me !!!
Finally, using tej patta (cassia leaf) rather than Mediterranean bay in an Indian recipe. The tandoori chicken looked similar to the way i make it although i have never added cheese and i use a slightly different blend of spices. Often when marinading i will thin part of the marinade and use a brine injector to ensure the flavour really goes deep into the meat. It gives a better result than scoring in my opinion.
with tandoori chicken I like the lime onion and cucumber but I also like a few carrot sticks for the sugars and sweetness. my personal preference, but it does add a new element to the flavourings. great video, glad this is becoming a series!
This was awesome! I will absolutely use what I learned today. A master class on building sauces would be fantastic. I'd also love to maybe see some single ingredient classes with Kush. Eggs, chicken, pasta, garlic... anything really!
I'll gladly watch more Masterclasses from you folks, especially with Kush! I know there are lots of food channels out there and you need your profile, but pushing the excellent recipes from your app to the front is also good content! It's a nice change from the usual fare.
I originally started watching this channel YEARS ago to learn stuff about cooking. It's really nice to be getting back to that after a few years of focusing more on entertainment (with varying degrees of success). Kush is such a wonderful teacher. More videos like this, please.
Watching from Cape Town, ZA and translating cumin to "jeera" and turmeric to "borrie" - same ingredients, different names. I love how spices have different names across the continents but are actually exactly the same. This mindset can solve so many problems around the world... #foodforthought
Would love to gain more knowledge into Mexican spices when you guys do another Spices Masterclass! Thank you for teaching in a way we Normals can understand 😆
I love to cook and watch many different chefs but what Kush brings is explaining the reason behind it which I appreciate and retain. Mike and Kush together are a great combination. :)
I watched the expert, but the tempering and intermediate were more than enough to really boost weekly meals. This was awesome. Would be awesome to see stuff like this again, but with different cultural spices or even types of foods. For instance, this was based on chicken, it would be nice to see soup bases, etc.
That Masala spice box has been in every video since it was on Food Gadgets. So happy this is a series. I really feel like now I can up haw well I cook.
Brilliant! Love this so much. Will watch again b/c as Mike said, so many good tips and tekkers. I love how Kush makes it all approachable, doable for a home cook. Just fantastic, Sorted! More, please. 👨🍳
This is exactly what I was looking for. The amount your cooking/food improves by just using spices correctly is incredible. I can’t believe I get this type of knowledge for free. Thanks to the whole team!
More of these! Can I suggest a masterclass on knives - which ones do I use for different tasks in the kitchen, what are the most important/useful ones to own for basic/intermediate cooking, techniques for how to use them safely and efficiently?
Chef Kush you are a dream. Thank you for this series. I really hope it continues. As always everyone involved in the making of this video should be proud, you are doing amazing work. Please take time to be proud of yourselves!
This is such an efficient watch. I feel like I learned so much by the compounding knowledge provided by the base instruction and then only small additional steps that take if from one level to the next. Great video!
Fantastic!! Would love to see Kush do this type of thing for all different types of cuisine! Italian, Japanese, American BBQ, Mexican, honestly all the flavors of the world!
Kush really comes into his own when he is being a teacher
He has two modes: master teacher or chaos gremlin.
@@bondfoolHe really does!
@@bondfool The dichotomy of Kush
copy garam masala recipe from back of packet, buy spice grinder, cooks chickpea flower in ghee plays with it then sets aside, score chicken pieces, EXPERT! mike's eyes have completely glazed over long ago. "teaching"
@@kingkarlito So I presume you knew all this then and learned nothing?
A sauces masterclass would be great!
GREAT idea 🙌
@@SortedFoodthe Mother Sauces 🎉
Sauces should be next for sure
Yes! This! I think sauces are probably the hardest thing for normals like me and they make such a HUGE difference.
@@SortedFood Yeah, has to be. Mirepoix to Demi Glace :-) - de-gasing... all of it!
Kush and Mike are so good at this. Kush is already a great instructor on his own, but Mike asks great questions that produce even more insight.
I was thinking the same thing! This video is fantastic!
Yes, exactly and I love it, 😊
I've been watching Sorted for over 10 years and can confidently say that putting Kush in front of the camera is one of the best decisions Sorted has ever made.
Totally agree. This series is a goldmine of great cooking knowledge and tips, and it's presented so charmingly with two great hosts, one of which asking questions people like us (normals) would totally want to know. This is the kind of show that would get great audiences on tv. Love it
>Monday masterclass
>It's Wednesday
It's okay Mike, weekdays are hard.
Mondays can be hard. Esp during the summer.🖖
It’s like Taco Tuesday on Thursday. Always keep it light and fun!
It might have been a Monday when they filmed this 😅
@@crazywilly85Then they should have called it Saturday Seminar!
It's Thursday here 🤷
I think it's a bit of a slept on topic- storage. A master class on things like FIFO, labeling, uniformity of storage vessels, etc would be a really cool masterclass. As a guy who worked in food for ages, my refrigerator and pantry are night and day different from people who didn't. All of my stuff is stored in either glass air-tight containers, Cambros, or deli cups. Everything stacks, is modular, and is most importantly clear.
+1 to this. A video on storage would kill.
I store everything in small, medium, and large deli containers. And I have a roll of blue painter's tape and a sharpie on magnets on my fridge. It makes my life SOOOO much easier. I cannot stand cooking in other people's kitchens or when people try to "help" me organize mine.
This is much needed and would save a lot of food from wastage.
@@Mage017 I've seen some chefs who do this. I love how everything gets a label. I would put a date on it as well. 👩🍳
Great idea
Yay, glad to see this become a series!
It reminds me of your old old videos, where Ben taught college kids to cook their first meals! Now, here is Kush teaching adults with some years of adulting under their belt, how to reach the next level in cooking!
Same here! I'm also delighted that Kush has became a fixture on the team in front of the camera. I can't believe they had him hidden away in the other kitchen for so long.
@@mustwereallydothisfortunately for us, Kush wasn’t chosen too long. I think it was maybe six months after he joined (which was three years ago now I suppose!) before he started popping up in videos.
@@NerdyMusicChef He only popped up occasionally for far too long.
@@mustwereallydothis the funniest thing (which kush brought up in his under the cloche interview) is that kush was all for being thrown in front of the camera from the day dot, but the boys were worried he was going to be like james and be scared off if they threw on screen at him too early (james initially hated being on screen, and while he grew into the role, he preferred being behind the scenes)
Kush is like the Bayleaf of the Sorted Boys, he enhances each one of them beautifully ❤
Beautifully said!
what a beautiful thing to say, and so true!
Kush is SUCH a great teacher. I hate math but I'm convinced I could be a rocket scientist if Kush could explain calculus to me
You'll probably want differential equations and linear algebra as well....
Kush’s knowledge, enthusiasm and desire to teach on top of his insane cooking skills are awesome to watch. I feel he is the fiery, gifted genius of Marco Pierre White of Sorted, Ebbers is the classic, informative, consistent and wise yet hilarious Fanny Craddock and James is the sarcastic, talented and more patient than he looks, Gordon Ramsay. Chuck in our normals and all bases are covered for our cheffy preferences here at Sorted. A winning combination ❤
So glad you enjoyed it!
You're right! A always thought Ebbers had a bit of fanny about him
Does that make Barry Jamie Oliver?
@@melindacohea127 Jammy Olive Oil. Got to get his name right 😁
A herb masterclass, A sauces masterclass, A pastry masterclass and A prawn masterclass! Any of these ❤
+1 on these! Brilliant suggestions.
Would love any type of tidbit knowledge in the herb masterclass and I mean absolutely a n y t h i n g. Historical, tricks - what ever makes you (people of Sorted) go ”oh this is kinda fun”. Don’t necessarely mean deepdive into research, but anything you poS have tucked away in those noggins of yours. That would be fantastic! 🙏🏼🤗
I love watching this series... especially as it is not simply 'showing me a recipe' but explains the how and the why of the method!...and the basic/intermediate/expert approach allow everyone to develop their cooking skills.
I completely agree! It caters to every level of cook! Even if you don’t feel comfortable wit the expert level, just seeing and hearing the method will help!
Everything Kush is going on my watch list. His recipes and instructions are so useful
Been cooking for 25 years or so but I still feel like I learn a little more every time Kush cooks!!
Same
I would love to see a general kitchen health master class. Some examples: how to prep for parties/gatherings, how to maintain kitchen equipment like knives/pans/clean work stations, misanplas and what can be done well in advanced to store ready to use every week. And lastly a sort of low/mid/high price point to get a kitchen up to speed (Store cupboard, spices, knifes, pans, kitchen essentials etc).
Edit: I would also love to see sort of a "behind the scenes" on how Sorted themselves manage the work kitchen. I imagine it is run very similar to how a professional kitchen would run but with slight adjustments as your "menu" is always changing depending on the content being made.
FYI, it’s mise en place! French for “set up” or “put in place”
Brilliant. As much as I love the madness & mayhem of Sorted, I love the instructional stuff more. Three things that I feel beginner & intermediate cooks either don't think about or get right are: - #I Seasoning 🧂, #II Spicing 🌶 & #III Saucing 🍲. So Master Classes on the other two S's would be great from Kush & Ben.
Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for the suggestions :)
Excellent! Kush, Mike and a proper informative video where it feels like we are being taught and not lectured. This is what Sorted should be.
I always love the questions Mike asks and kush just has his way with explaining things
Mike is the perfect "home cook" to be in this type of video. Thank you!
I love Mike in a student role because he is so sweet and bends over backwards to express how amazing the knowledge (and tasty results of that knowledge) is! Love you Mike. Kush is badass and hilarious as always
So far these masterclasses are better than some other TV Shows as things are been properly explained.
Love him explaining what the spices add, rather than just listing them as stuff you chuck in the pan. Excellent stuff.
I would love a chemistry/combination course. For example, you said in this video that fat is needed to bring out spices and give a fuller depth of flavor. You also mentioned needing an acid, like lime, to finish the dish. And then, in another video, you’ve explained that salt is what breaks down onions for sweetness. So a video that breaks down these basics of chemistry in the kitchen to understand why and how things go together.
Great idea!
This masterclass was awesome! Kush is such a great teacher, love is slow rhythm , clear instruction and passion for his craft. But we see that he loves to share is knowledge and the presence of Mike and his curiosity is great for their back and forth question/information/discovery/tasting. bravo!
Just pass one of those yogurt chicken through the screen here, boys. Yummmm 😋
We really wish we could! 😆
@@SortedFood We really wish you could too
Kush is genuinely such a great teacher. He has such a kind but non patronizing tone, and really explains things well but also gets the guys involved as a way of learning. Idk if this is something he knows he's good at or if these are learned techniques but even in when the theme of the vid isn't him trying to teach, he still has the same vibe. So it's great to see vids that ARE him specifically teaching.
The expert tip for me was about the heating of powdered spice on low heat at the end...I used to put it together and used to get bitterness..now I know the order
Totally agree! I always knew that you toast the spices to get the flavour, and that the whole spices go in long before the powdered, but I never knew that the heat had to be so low. It's the little things that get you every time
It's not your fault. I'm Indian and was always taught to be super careful with powder spices because they burn easily. But on the Internet, I've seen so many recipes where they chuck powder spices into hot oil, absolutely burning them. It's frustrating that no one seems to really talk about heat control with spices, when I feel like that's the thing my grandmother emphasized the most when teaching me how to cook.
Even the order in which you add the whole spices matters because some spices need longer or a hotter pan, so you add them first etc.
on the flipside be careful that the pan hasn't cooled down too much, because then you'd be left with raw tasting powders that are never pleasant.
I love the way Kush not only shows you how, but also explains all the whys. I find it so much easier to remember stuff and really understand it when someone gives me the whys and not only the how-tos. Give me all the nerdy details. That's why I love Ben and Kush so much - and Sorted Food videos.
Ideas for next masterclass/es: sauces, vegetable cooking, tofu.
More Masterclasses with Chef Kush and Mike ❤
Here are some ideas:
1. Sauces
2. Grilling
3. Frying
I'm so happy that Kush came on camera! He's a worthy replacement to James. He has a real talent for it that I'm not sure if even Kush knew going in.
this was one of my absolute favourite videos from Sorted. a true masterclass. Kush and Mike both did well to get the information across. Kush, you'd make an excellent teacher.
Awesome work from Kush, but also from Mike for asking the questions that most normal foodies would be asking!
Huge thanks for getting around to a great breakdown of spices, especially for a look into a cuisine that i've always been interested in. Coming from north east U.S., we don't have a lot of indian cuisine around these parts.
With all that you guys do with food preservation and preventing wastage, I would love to see another dive with Kush & Mike into ways to better make use of what most people would consider "conventional scrap" with ingredients. Rinds, stems, excess fat, etc...
Now, before I hear a lot of "soup!", "flavored oils!", "microwave the cheese rinds!", or anything else of the sort that we've seen before or already know how to make use of, I would like to see if Kush has any tips on making use of these "scraps" in the dishes that you would already be making with the "non-scraps."
It isn't a pain to me to keep food over from one dish to the next, or to save something in the hopes that i'll actually use it for something (rather than throwing it away...) but i'm curious if there are better ways to "WOW" the normal home cooks with incorporating these usually discarded ingredients into a dish.
Really like the style of this where Kush speaks to Mike rather than the camera, like it's a cooking lesson
I really love and miss James but Kush brings such good energy and knowledge. Couldn’t have thought of someone better to add.
I need a shirt and/or sticker with Kush’s brilliant “No one can pay me enough to skin chicken wings” quote on it.
0:05 it's wednesday Mike! Although happy to have You and kush any day of the week
Made me check my calendar...
Would work in German :D
Mike is an excellent interviewer! Asking the questions that a normal would definitely need to know 👍
Got me scared thinking it was Monday
😅
I just went along with it. Work today was a bit hectic like a Monday lol. You snapped me out of it
😂 me too
Kush is a really talented educator - please continue this, y'all have great talent
I'm a pretty new viewer, but have thoroughly enjoyed this channel and all of the content I've watched so far.
I'm an ADHDer with zero kitchen sense, but also help my home chef in the kitchen, and this channel has not only made me more eager to learn and try harder, but I'm learning through repetition.
I watched this episode to understand spices better, AND now I know more about using fats and when to add ingredients. Big thanks!❤
Watching Kush cook and teach is both calming and informative as to spice items used, how to prepare them and dishes that can be created. Mike and Kush make a great team. I won't miss this series.
Kush teaching about a thing he obviously loves is all I need 🥰
Growing up in India I always took my Mom’s cooking for granted.
Now I realise how much went into every meal she ever made.
Kush is absolutely right, most households used to make garam masala at home (not so much nowadays) and grind spices like turmeric at home.
And as was common in the 90s we lived in a joint family and it used to be an event. We’d make so much that it ran 4 kitchens for a month. There was so much going on in those kitchens.
Here’s to Mothers everywhere ❤
Oh man, I'm thrilled with these! I love having Chef Kush (And Ebbers) teaching me how best to utilize my ingredients! The amount I've learned from this channel is substantial, and these specific videos improve my skills leaps and bounds!
I always enjoy Mike and Kush little dives into food. So interesting and so wholesome. The entire vibe is just perfect.
I love these videos so much, watching Kush do his thing is always amazing but his explanation and passion are just next level. Edit, also have to say Mike is the perfect partner, infectious enthusiasm and always asks the right questions
I am just loving the Kush Masterclass formats, it really brings out the other side of his skills as a chef, conveying the information in a supporting manner and letting Mike get tot he conclusion on his own is a lovely touch. It honestly makes his chaos seem far more friendly and good natured as well.
@ 21:22 Mike uses Kush's towel to wipe his hands. lol
everytime kush gives advice in the videos it just truly reminds me why i love cooking/baking and that going for a culinary degree will be worth it🥰🥺
10:45 Don’t tempt me with a chilli cheese toast idea 🔥
You won't regret it.... promise 😋
Kush! Yes Chef! Fantastic video! Like Mike, my brain is blown as there's so much knowledge and skill to try and absorb! This will have to be a watch many times video until all that information sinks in. Thanks Guys and all the sorted team! 🙂😋😎❤
If there was a love rather than I like button I would smash the living daylights out of it for this video. Kush giving an insight of the skills he has learnt of the years is not only incredibly informative and useful but shows the immense amount of skill and knowledge he has. Can’t wait for to use these steps when cooking at home ❤
These might just be my all time favorite educational cooking series, please make more!
It's so great to watch a smart person talking about and sharing their knowledge about things that they're passionate, I love this format!
Brilliant Series! More please!
So glad you enjoyed it!
Kush is such a brilliant teacher. 20 minutes goes by quick, and the video is incredibly packed with information, and also explanations for why and beginner mistakes and how to solve them. Genuinely such a good addition to the team.
I've recently been going through and watching your older videos, in chronological order. I'm at the point where you started doing the 3 recipes, compared. I've been thinking it'd be fun for you guys to revisit that format, and explore more dishes.
Now come to this, and realize, that's exactly what this is!! I am absolutely loving these videos! They're so much more about techniques you can use at varying levels, rather than straight up recipes to follow. I have learned sooooo much from videos like this, and I can't wait to see more!
I can't like this video enough. This series is what I've been waiting years for!
I really like the relaxed but very professional stile of Kush. His knowledge is overwhelming and I could watch and listen to him for hours and hours. Please give Kush more time on camera.
Can’t get enough of Kush! Makes me feel like I’m back at school, taking notes (but in a good way)
Kush's masterclass videos are swiftly becoming one of my favorite watches. Not that I don't love the entire channel. Keep on making the awesome content everyone at Sorted!
Oh my goodness…I watched this the night before I made a curry. I followed the directions. It came out SO DELICIOUS, I couldn’t believe it! Thank you!!
Kush is the best addition to this channel ever. So good.
Im glad this is back. Kush is a great teacher and Mike is rhe perfect partner for this.
Kush is amazing, his knowledge is second to none, what a fantastic teacher he is. Please load more Kush master classes.
I don’t even know how to express my gratitude. The amount of knowledge is overwhelming in the best of ways. I feel like Mike when he said he will forget things as there was too much to know, but I won’t worry because I’ll have this video to come back for!
Kush, you are special. Thanks so much for sharing this with us normals.
You don't seem at all normal... rather somewhat deranged.
I really love these masterclasses! I've learned so much that I didn't know and learned new ways to do things I already knew. Definitely would love to see more of these! Definitely would love a masterclass on sauces and maybe like coating things for frying/baking like what works best for each type of cooking.
Chef and Normal being behind the counter really makes everything so easy to follow and understand. Another great episode.
I had a Gary Rhodes cook book that listed many recipes in this format , from basic to 5*michelin , 4/5 alternatives for each dish !! A great help for me !!!
Finally, using tej patta (cassia leaf) rather than Mediterranean bay in an Indian recipe.
The tandoori chicken looked similar to the way i make it although i have never added cheese and i use a slightly different blend of spices.
Often when marinading i will thin part of the marinade and use a brine injector to ensure the flavour really goes deep into the meat. It gives a better result than scoring in my opinion.
with tandoori chicken I like the lime onion and cucumber but I also like a few carrot sticks for the sugars and sweetness. my personal preference, but it does add a new element to the flavourings. great video, glad this is becoming a series!
This was awesome! I will absolutely use what I learned today.
A master class on building sauces would be fantastic. I'd also love to maybe see some single ingredient classes with Kush. Eggs, chicken, pasta, garlic... anything really!
I'll gladly watch more Masterclasses from you folks, especially with Kush! I know there are lots of food channels out there and you need your profile, but pushing the excellent recipes from your app to the front is also good content! It's a nice change from the usual fare.
A rice masterclass from Kush would be amazing
I originally started watching this channel YEARS ago to learn stuff about cooking. It's really nice to be getting back to that after a few years of focusing more on entertainment (with varying degrees of success). Kush is such a wonderful teacher. More videos like this, please.
Watching from Cape Town, ZA and translating cumin to "jeera" and turmeric to "borrie" - same ingredients, different names. I love how spices have different names across the continents but are actually exactly the same. This mindset can solve so many problems around the world... #foodforthought
The what, why and how of spices. In 23 minutes. Bravo :)
A video idea: Sauces. How to make them, and how to elevate them.
Would love to gain more knowledge into Mexican spices when you guys do another Spices Masterclass! Thank you for teaching in a way we Normals can understand 😆
O wow, building those spices for the dip: I need to bookmark that into my brain!
I love to cook and watch many different chefs but what Kush brings is explaining the reason behind it which I appreciate and retain. Mike and Kush together are a great combination. :)
I feel like Ben does that as well. Both are amazing!
I watched the expert, but the tempering and intermediate were more than enough to really boost weekly meals. This was awesome. Would be awesome to see stuff like this again, but with different cultural spices or even types of foods. For instance, this was based on chicken, it would be nice to see soup bases, etc.
That Masala spice box has been in every video since it was on Food Gadgets. So happy this is a series. I really feel like now I can up haw well I cook.
Masala.
Marsala is a wine from a completely different end of the world.
Brilliant! Love this so much. Will watch again b/c as Mike said, so many good tips and tekkers. I love how Kush makes it all approachable, doable for a home cook. Just fantastic, Sorted! More, please. 👨🍳
Kush really was a perfect addition to the channel.
This is exactly what I was looking for. The amount your cooking/food improves by just using spices correctly is incredible. I can’t believe I get this type of knowledge for free. Thanks to the whole team!
More of these! Can I suggest a masterclass on knives - which ones do I use for different tasks in the kitchen, what are the most important/useful ones to own for basic/intermediate cooking, techniques for how to use them safely and efficiently?
Chef Kush you are a dream. Thank you for this series. I really hope it continues. As always everyone involved in the making of this video should be proud, you are doing amazing work. Please take time to be proud of yourselves!
I learnt so much, and I now understand why you do things a certain way and how it improves the flavour. Brilliant !!
I need to watch this a couple more times because I WANT that chicken!
I'm from America and I love what you guys do... Love watching! Please Please do more American dishes and recipes! Love you guys!
This is such an efficient watch. I feel like I learned so much by the compounding knowledge provided by the base instruction and then only small additional steps that take if from one level to the next. Great video!
Class 2 - How to match and balance spices...please?
Noted :)
This is one of my favorite series! Perfect for leveling up!
Without a doubt, these are the best videos you guys make these days. 🙋
Fantastic!! Would love to see Kush do this type of thing for all different types of cuisine! Italian, Japanese, American BBQ, Mexican, honestly all the flavors of the world!
I love these, watch them multiple times each. So beneficial, thank you guys for putting these together.
The beauty of vids like this is that it reminds us that cooking is as much science as art.
I LOVE this new series! I would also love to learn what spices go with what food! Thanks guys!
i love this format!
because its not just "do this, do that" its "Do this, because xyz" or "do this if you want a diffrent xyz"
I am super happy to see the more educational content back on Sorted.
Kush is in his element when teaching. It has certainly helped me out.
This is the kind of content that makes this channel great. Not that sponsored bs. Well done.
I adore this series! Now all I need is for Kush to record voice guides for basic life skills... or my sat nav; I'm not picky 😂