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Multi award-winning private catering and small cooking school in Raynes, Park South West London. Fo All classes are currently running online.

Shermin founded Najma's Catering & Events in 2011 and began trading at markets stalls and festive events in South West London in 2012. Najma’s gained recognition within it’s first year of business winning the ‘Highly Commended’ award in the category of Best Takeaway and Delivery at the 2013 Time & Leisure Food & Drink Awards for Surrey and South West London. The following year Najma’s received com

mendation again in the same category. Shermin turned her award-winning business into a cookery school during 2013. Classes are taught in her and level-5 food hygiene rated home kitchen. Most recently Najma’s was awarded Most Innovative Indian Cooking Class Provider - London by Lux Life Magazine.

10/07/2025

In my favourite place with my favourite food after a very hot and sticky commute from London Bridge 🥵 But I so love these longs summer evenings where I can sit peacefully in my Moroccan inspired garden retreat, beneath the flawless blue sky and listen to the gentle sounds of nature 💚

Here’s the recipe for my Summer Garden Salad:

INGREDIENTS

100g sweetcorn
1 cucumber
2 celery sticks
1 green pepper
1 red pepper
1 apple
100 Greek feta
Handful of baby spinach leaves
Course black pepper
Chiili flakes (optional)
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil

Simply chop up the vegetables and feta however you like, except the spinach and sweetcorn. Mix all the vegetables and feta together. Add in the pepper and chilli flakes, if using. Mix the olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl and then drizzle over and fold into the salad.

Simple and delicious. Use a ripened Alfonso Mango 🥭 instead of apple for a more exotic sweetness ❤️

Makes 4 generous servings.

06/07/2025

I am just on my way back to London, travelling with my group after a most rewarding trek at the Peak District with . Alhamdulillah

Global Relief Trust is a charity based in the UK, working globally with teams on the ground in disaster-hit zones including Gaza, Yemen, Syria, Kashmir and more.
I want to thank everyone who donated so generously towards my Peak District challenge. You are in my duas 🤲🏼 May Allah grant you barakah and make it easy for those who suffering around the world.

01/07/2025

This year’s home grown chillis and cherry tomatoes for our salads and curries. And of course, my daughter and I decided to take on a chilli challenge 😂Do you like fresh green chillis in you curries?

30/06/2025

This salad is reminiscent of my recent Moroccan yoga retreat where we indulged in the most delicious salads for our post yoga breakfast 😋
I am loving these hot summer days as I really wasn’t made for our grey UK weather! I feel inspired to create healthy and colourful colourful dishes each day to be enjoyed alfresco in the garden.
So grateful and blessed Alhamdulillah 🤲🏼

RECIPE

Ingredients
2 celery sticks
1 yellow bell pepper
1/2 cucumber
100g sweetcorn
100g Greek feta
Rocket leaves
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp source black pepper
2 tbs pickled jalapeños (optional)
1/4 tsp chilli flakes (optional)

Method
Chop all the veg and cube the feta and mix in will all the dry ingredients.

19/05/2025

Calling all foodies in London! Dive into a world of flavour with our virtual cooking class and spice up your culinary skills. Don’t miss out! 🍲✨

Link in bio ⬆️

https://classbento.co.uk/w/3enn

01/05/2025

HALF DAY VEGETARIAN THALI COOKING Class at TOOTING WORKS!

Learn how to prepare and present a delicious Vegetarian Thali in this half day cooking class tootingworks

Class itinerary:

Dal Tadka
Saag Aloo
Mattar Paneer
Vegetable Raita
Cumin Rice

Limited spaces available! Book early to avoid disappointment:

https://najmas.co.uk/product/vegetarian-thali-v/

22/04/2025

I am thrilled to announce my new consolidated half day Beginners Indian Cooking Course!

Learn the art of traditional Indian cooking in this 4 hours long class. You will discover the spices and techniques used to create some of the most popular North Indian dishes served during a typical family meal.

Class menu includes:

Dal Tadka
Saag Aloo
Rogan Josh
Naan
Cumin Rice

Date: Friday, 30th May
Time: 11am to 2 pm
Venue: 55 Cheam Road, Sutton SM1 2AX

Bookings now open! Link in my bio ⬆️

18/04/2025

Looking for inspiration for a team social? An online cooking class is the perfect way to bring together colleagues across the globe in an interactive, fun and hands on experience where everyone takes away a skill for life.
Every session is bespoke and the includes a digital presentation pack containing:

Shopping list
Store cupboard ingredients
Equipment needed
Full Recipes

Option to add NAJMA’s Pre-measured Cooking Spices for each participant, to be shipped ahead of the class, is also available!

Link in bio!

17/04/2025

My Vegetrian Thali class will now run on selected dates at the much coveted Tooting venue. Spaces are limited to FIVE ONLY so book early to secure you place!

The menu can vary for each Thali as we often work with seasonal vegetables. In this upcoming class we will prepare the following:

Dal Tadka
Saag Aloo
Mattar Paneer
Aubergine Raita
Cumin Rice

Booking link in my bio ⬆️

13/03/2025

My take on a healthy no-oil Tostada 😋

4 wholewheat tortilla wraps
1 cup basmati rice
Pinch of saffron
1/2 tsp salt
Choice of protein (mince, pulled chicken or plant based protein)
1 broccoli head + 1/2 tsp crushed chilli, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1 tbsp oil

How to make your Tostada:

1. Prepare your protein of choice and set aside.
2. Steam the broccoli. Mix in the oil, chilli flakes, cumin and salt and stir-fry for 7 mins at 180 degrees C. Set to one side.
2. Rinse the rice and place in 1.5 cups of boiling water with 1/2 tsp salt, a pinch of good quality saffron and 2 tblsp oil. Bring to boil, cover tightly and cook on low for 20 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, place a tortilla in a deep microwaveable dish and press down into a bowl-like shape. Cook on high (based on 900W) for 3.5 mins. Allow to stand for 30 secs before removing. Repeat for all the tortillas. Feel free to use an air fryer for the step if you prefer.
3. To build your Tostada, fill the tortilla with 1/3rd of protein, rice and broccoli. Top with seasoning or sauces of your choice and enjoy!

28/01/2025

Biriyani Masterclass hits the spot each time😊🙏🏼

26/01/2025

Thoroughly enjoyed teaching this weekend ❤️

06/01/2025

NO OIL Chicken Kofta!

Juicy, flavourful and easy way to make with my Kofta Spices.

RECIPE

Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 30 mins (cooked in two batches)
Makes: 15 large koftas

Ingredients:
1kg chicken mince
NAJMA’s Kofta Spices (40g)
1 finely chopped onion
1 tbsp garlic paste
1 tbsp ginger paste
1/2 cup gram flour
2 tsp salt
1tsp crushed red chilli
Chopped coriander

Method:
1. Mix all the ingredients well. Smear your palms with a little oil to prevent stickiness and form 15 large meatballs,
2. Heat a heavy based non-stick pan gently and add about half the meatballs. Fry them over a medium heat for about 15 mins, turning over half way. Turn them over onto the sides to cook all over evenly. The repeat with the second batch.

Serve with a salad and a mediterranean pilaf or on a bed lemon couscous. You can store these in your fridge for 2-3 days and enjoy as a healthy protein snack!

02/01/2025

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year!

If you are looking for fun and hands on classes where you will learn how to make curry and rice dishes based on traditional South Asia recipes, book into one of my classes - dates are available to book using the link button on my profile or the link in my bio😊

10/12/2024

Saturdays will never be the same without a Biriyani Masterclass🧑‍🍳 Thank you 🙏🏼🫶🏼

01/12/2024

Looking forward to indulging in these little pots of berry, vegan yogurt & granola compote 😋

26/11/2024

Thank you so much Abbie and 🙏🏼Your enthusiasm and passion was infectious and evident as we can see here from your final presentation😊
Hope you keep creating magic with your skills 🙌🏼

20/11/2024

NEW CLASS

Join me for this exiting new class in the heart of Tooting where we will learn how to prepare a traditional, wholesome Brown Lentil Curry and a fragrant, golden Aloo Gobi.

Date: Friday, 10th January 2025
Time: 12-1pm
Venue: Tooting Works, 89 Bickersteth Road, London, SW17 9SH

Booking now open! Link in my bio ⬆️

18/11/2024

I had the pleasure of bringing together this beautiful family to celebrate a birthday with a 2- hour off-site Cooking Experience 🧑‍🍳
The family made four different dishes:
Rogan Josh
Goan Prawn Curry
Dal Tadka
Pilau Rice
We experimented the difference in textures and flavours by changing up some key ingredients to suit individual palettes and it all went down a perfect storm 👌🏼
As ever, I am most grateful for the generous feedback 🙏🏼❤️

12/11/2024

This versatile Kofta Spice blend can not only be used for making meatballs and kebabs but also a vegan friendly Okra Stew! Recipes included.

03/11/2024

TIKKA SPICES
A versatile blend of spices which you can use with meats, fish, paneer or tofu!
Recipes included in this dainty little pot of delight 😊❤️

01/11/2024

Looking for ideas for stocking fillers? These little LIMITED EDITION pots with windows are not just super cute 🥰 to look at but are packed with aromatic spices for whizzing up the most delectable curries 😋

VERY LIMITED QUANTITIES LEFT!

Tap to shop!

31/10/2024

NEW CLASS FOR JANUARY 2025

Super excited to announce my NEW VEGAN COOKING CLASS for January 2025:

Brown Lentil Curry & Aloo Gobi
Date: Friday 10 January 2025
Time: 11:45am - 1pm
Venue: Tooting Works

Book now to avoid disappointment! Link in my bio ⬆️

21/10/2024

APPRECIATION POST🫶🏼🙏🏼

I have only just managed to unpack and sit down to write this message of appreciation. I will keep this as short and relevant as possible.

I write this post on behalf of all small business owners who traded at this year’s events . Whilst the experience to be on the other side and engage with the public and fellow traders was nothing short of amazing🤩 from a sales perspective though much of our business has been overshadowed and swallowed up by the bigger brands. The extreme high costs to not only secure our stand but every single additional item needed to run a functional stand has left us barely breaking even. We live to tell the story in the hope that the exposure will help push our brands forward.

A huge shoutout out and The Travelling Craft Room for their support; friends and colleagues and EVERY SINGLE CUSTOMER who attended my cooking demos and purchased my spice products and yoga wear

A SPECIAL THANK YOU to all the beautiful souls who joined my Power Yoga Flow on Sunday. Your warmth, kindness and appreciation will live in my heart forever ❤️ Unfortunately, I believe there were no photographers to capture our shared practice and my manpower was guarding my stand at the time. If you managed to take any pictures, I would be hugely grateful if you might share them 🙏🏼

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