Your roadmap · आपका रोडमैप
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Admission & first meetingप्रवेश और पहली मुलाकातEnquire at your nearest NDSS centre, meet the teacher, fix the batch time and get your study material.
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Sessions — part 1सत्र — भाग 1Short practical sessions with examples and activities.
Kitchen HygieneBasic Cooking Methods and RecipesHealthy Eating and Nutrition
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Sessions — part 2सत्र — भाग 2Short practical sessions with examples and activities.
Food StorageLPG and Stove Safety
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Sessions — part 3सत्र — भाग 3Short practical sessions with examples and activities.
Fire, Burns and CutsPressure Cooker and Appliance Safety
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Practical testप्रायोगिक परीक्षाShow what you learnt in a short practical / oral test.
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Online tests & resultऑनलाइन टेस्ट और रिज़ल्टTake the tests online; your marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.
Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम
1 subject · 7 chapters · 35 topics
01Kitchen Hygiene
5 topics+
- Washing hands for 20 seconds
- Clean surfaces, utensils and cloths
- Separate boards for raw and cooked food
- Keeping pests away
- Clean drinking water
02Basic Cooking Methods and Recipes
5 topics+
- Boiling, steaming, pressure cooking, roasting and frying
- Rice, dal, roti and a sabzi
- Measuring ingredients
- Scaling a recipe for more people
- Simple breakfast items
03Healthy Eating and Nutrition
5 topics+
- Food groups and a balanced plate
- Less salt, sugar and oil
- Iodised salt
- Saving vitamins while washing and cooking vegetables
- Healthy tiffin ideas
04Food Storage
5 topics+
- Fridge at or below 5 degrees C, freezer about -18 degrees C
- Do not keep cooked food out for more than 2 hours
- Airtight containers and labels
- First in, first out
- Checking expiry dates
05LPG and Stove Safety
5 topics+
- Keeping the cylinder upright and ventilated
- ISI-marked hose and regular checks
- Turning off the regulator after use
- What to do if gas leaks
- LPG emergency number 1906
06Fire, Burns and Cuts
5 topics+
- Oil fire: cover, never water
- Kitchen fire extinguisher and fire blanket
- First aid for burns
- Safe knife handling and first aid for cuts
- Fire 101, ambulance 108
07Pressure Cooker and Appliance Safety
5 topics+
- Gasket, vent pipe and safety valve
- Never open under pressure
- Mixer-grinder safety
- Microwave: no metal
- Induction cooktop and electric kettle
About this course
You will be able to
- Keep the kitchen and food clean and avoid food poisoning
- Cook everyday Indian food using boiling, steaming, pressure cooking and frying
- Plan a balanced plate and keep nutrients while cooking
- Store raw and cooked food safely in and out of the fridge
- Use LPG, pressure cooker and kitchen appliances safely
- Handle a gas leak, oil fire, burn or cut correctly and call the right helpline
Who it is for
- Young people living away from home, home-makers and new cooks
- Helpers in homes, hostels, canteens and tiffin services
- Anyone who wants a safer kitchen
What you need
- No experience needed
- Apron and clean hand towel for practical sessions
Online tests & result
Practice and unit tests online; marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.
Student login →
Questions
Is this a chef course?
No. It teaches everyday home cooking and kitchen safety. It is a good base for later catering or tiffin work.
Will we cook in class?
Yes. Learners cook simple dishes under supervision and practise safety drills.
How long is the course?
About 12 hours.
Does the course give medical advice on diet?
No. It gives general healthy-eating awareness. People with health conditions should follow their doctor's diet advice.
