India · COOKING CLASSES
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Shortlisting India takes longer than the trip does. These are the 15 cooking classes worth your time, each with its price, its duration and the one detail that decides it.
Cook vegetarian Rajasthani favorites in a Jaipur home kitchen with Chef Dimple. Farm-fresh ingredients, hands-on steps, recipe e-book.
“We cooked 3 delicious dishes plus Roti bread. We had the chance to do a lot by ourselves and afterwards we received the receipts. Everything was delicious and clean! Thanks for the nice evening!”
Hands-on five-course Indian cooking class near Lajpat Nagar Metro in New Delhi, with lunch and drinks, plus recipes to recreate at home.
“Sonal - thank you so much for such an amazing experience. The recipes showed me that traditional food can be so easy, fresh, and so delicious. I can’t wait to cook these recipes for my family back in the US. Thank you.”
Cook Delhi classics in a local home with Preeti and Sonu, learn spices and flatbreads, choose veg or non-veg, and eat a full meal.
“Friendly family who taught us a lot and were interesting to speak to. It was delicious and great for us and our 14 year old.”
Small-group Indian cooking in a Delhi home. Learn 6 dishes with hands-on spice skills, cook a full meal, and eat together.
“Very welcoming family and a great experience and learning how to start with a base for rice, roasted and bread that can become many variants with Jandeep as a skilled chef.Auto-translated”
Cook Rajasthan food in Durga’s Udaipur home kitchen, choose veg or non-veg, eat on the rooftop, and take recipes home.
“We had a wonderful time with Durga. She is an absolute expert in the kitchen and we learned the joys and simplicity of Indian home cooking with some laughs along the way. I'd recommend this class to anyone spending a couple days in Udaipur.”
Private Jodhpur cooking class with hotel pickup, hands-on dal, paneer and paratha, then a vegetarian meal at home.
“Reikha and Rishi made us feel welcome in their home from our hotel pick up to drop off. It was a truly authentic Indian experience and the food was amazing and definitely something we can take back with us to Australia. Both Rishi and Rekha speak very good English.”
Shop Jaipur street produce with Shalini, then cook a vegetarian Rajasthani thali at her home. Lunch or dinner, 4 hours.
“If you plan to visit Jaipur, be sure to book this experience in advance. It is an amazing cultural opportunity to visit a genuinely beautiful family and learn how to cook some amazing authentic Indian food. Don’t worry if you’re not a great cook because Mother Shalini is a wonderfully patient and expert teacher. We are two men who don’t usually cook and with the guidance from Mother Shalini, we cooked some good food that the whole family enjoyed. As we are not spicy food fans, Mother Shalini spiced the food to accommodate our taste which was very kind of her. We cooked Dahl, various vegetables dishes and we learned…”
Jaipur home cooking class with pickup, small group teaching, and a full meal. Learn roti, sabji, daal, chana masala, paneer, kheer.
“Great communication with the host from the time of booking. Sukret picked my Auntie and myself up as agreed and he was very friendly. His family including the children is charming and Mama is a fantastic cook... showing us how to make many different dishes...all equally delicious. We were made to feel very welcomed and I would defo recommend this tour for an authentic indian cooking experience.”
Cook North India favorites in a Jaipur family home. Small group, hands-on class, and a full meal at $26 for 2.5 hours.
“Wonderful experience! The class was informative, hands on, and welcoming. We cooked in their home, which was lovely! Everything was exceptionally clean and organized for our arrival, and they made the cooking part a breeze. I would highly Read more”
Cook Rajasthani classics in a private Jodhpur home with hotel pickup and drop-off, choose lunch or dinner, and enjoy what you make.
“Great host. She was very friendly and patient. She taught me how to make ginger and masala tea, different types of curries and khichri. Ritesh was also brilliant and went out of his way to help me on the day. What a lovely family. I would highly recommend booking this course :)”
Cook Rajasthan classics in a Jaipur home: dal baati, ker sangri and more. Welcome drink, plus lunch and dinner for $20.13.
“It was a wonderful and special experience. I was instantly welcomed into the family by my hosts Swati and mum Saroj. I had an amazing time cooking with all the chefs in the family. The food we made was delicious and we had fun making it too! I highly recommend it for an authentic experience in a homely setting.”
Cook vegetarian classics with Rekha’s family in Udaipur, eat your meal, and try optional mehendi in a 3-hour home class.
“Six of us from the UK — all Deaf and users of British Sign Language — attended the cooking class. The pre-class communication was great. Rekha was very accommodating and did her best to meet our communication needs. She is a fantastic teacher. She showed us how to make masala chai and two vegetarian dishes, along with a dessert. The food was scrumptious, and the experience was truly authentic. We also had the pleasure of meeting her husband and family. What a wonderful experience! We learned new skills and are looking forward to practising them when we return home. Thank you for a fantastic experience!”
Private vegetarian cooking class in Jodhpur with Reena and Ram, chai, papadam, jeera rice, veg curries, roti, dessert, and family-style eating.
“We were not sure what to expect and my husband was a little apprehensive initially. We were greeted warmly by our hosts and within minutes we felt like family. We cooked, laughed and joked the entire afternoon. The only reason we left Read more”
Shop Goubert Market, cook a South Indian lunch at Sita Cultural Centre, eat on banana leaves, and take home recipes.
“Great class for anyone new to Indian cooking. Thank you Manisha for your humor and energy. We enjoyed the class.”
Learn Indian cooking in a local New Delhi home with JD and Bindra. Cook a full meal, master spices, and eat together in 2.5 hours.
“Our evening in Delhi was truly unforgettable, and the highlight of our entire trip. JD and his family welcomed us with open arms, making us feel instantly at ease and right at home. The ingredients were fresh and perfectly prepped when we arrived, setting the stage for a fantastic cooking experience. We created four mouthwatering dishes, including a delectable dessert, and even had the chance to make traditional breads! It was a wonderful experience that I can't recommend enough to anyone visiting Delhi. For more, check out his Instagram @artofindiancooking.”
