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The 15 Best Cooking Classes in India

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Home kitchens in Delhi, thali classes in Jaipur, street-food mornings in Mumbai. The 15 below are priced and compared on the number of dishes, the spice level and whether a market visit comes first.

Pink City Cooking Class - From masala and vegetables to a complete meal
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Pink City Cooking Class

1.Pink City Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 452 reviews · from $27Our pick

Spend about three hours in a Jaipur home kitchen with Chef Dimple and Bunty, preparing vegetarian Indian dishes such as dal, paneer curry, roti, pakoras, rice, and masala chai. You cook with fresh farm produce, eat the meal you make, and receive recipes to use at home.

“The food was amazing! The host were also very kind and made us feel welcomed. They explain the steps and you can have a hands on experience. They adjust the spice level to the group taste and Willa cómprate your request. Overall we had a great experience and would recomend booking it!”

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Five Course Cooking Class & Meal - The spice lesson is the real souvenir
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Five Course Cooking Class & Meal

2.Five Course Cooking Class & Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 250 reviews · from $60

At Tastesutra near Lajpat Nagar Metro Station, you’ll prepare five courses from scratch, including chicken, paneer, lentils, vegetables, rice, breads, and dessert. Instructors such as Sonal, Sonam, and Anchal explain spices, cooking customs, and practical techniques before you sit down to eat what you made.

“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.”

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AI Tour - Cook, Talk, Dine & more with locals at their Delhi Home - The home temple and Hindu traditions
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AI Tour – Cook, Talk, Dine & more with locals at their Delhi Home

3.AI Tour – Cook, Talk, Dine & more with locals at their Delhi Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $44

Spend about four hours in Nidhi and Roopak’s Delhi home, where you help prepare a three-course Indian meal, visit their home temple, learn Hindi phrases, and choose activities such as saree wearing, Bollywood dancing, yoga, painting, or henna. Groups are limited to eight.

“This is a great experience to learn more about middle-class life in an Indian family, and to learn about Indian culture and Hinduism. I would highly recommend it to everyone. The hosts were extremely welcoming, hospitable and friendly and reRead more”

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Veg and Non veg : Private Cooking Class in Delhi home (7 meal) - Meeting Preeti and Sonu in Uttam Nagar
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Veg and Non veg : Private Cooking Class in Delhi home (7 meal)

4.Veg and Non veg : Private Cooking Class in Delhi home (7 meal)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 226 reviews · from $47

Join Preeti and Sonu in their Delhi home for a private, hands-on cooking class lasting about three hours. Prepare seven dishes, including curry, dal, rice, roti, vegetables, a sweet, and masala chai or lassi. Choose vegetarian or non-vegetarian food, then sit down to eat what you made.

“We had an amazing experience at Preeti's private traditional Indian cooking class! We learned to make daal, rice, chapati, chicken curry, chai, and bindi, all under her expert guidance. Preeti and her husband were incredibly accommodating and made us feel right at home. The flavors were authentic, and the warmth they showed made the evening truly special. Highly recommended for anyone looking to dive into the heart of Indian cuisine. Thank you, Preeti!”

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Indian Cooking Class in an Authentic Local Home – Learn 6 Dishes - The kitchen lesson: spices before shortcuts
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Indian Cooking Class in an Authentic Local Home – Learn 6 Dishes

5.Indian Cooking Class in an Authentic Local Home – Learn 6 Dishes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · from $50

Join JD and his father at their family home in Greater Kailash for a hands-on Indian cooking class. Prepare curry, rice, breads, and dessert, learn family spice techniques, then sit down together for the meal. The air-conditioned kitchen hosts a small group of up to 10.

“Did this incredible cooking class with a friend visiting from the UK, and we both learnt so much about the craft of north Indian food while really just having a great time! Our dietary requirements were very much accounted for, and we got greRead more”

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Authentic Indian Cooking Classes at Palolem Beach Road Goa - Meeting Chef A.J. and Kanchan in Palolem
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Authentic Indian Cooking Classes at Palolem Beach Road Goa

6.Authentic Indian Cooking Classes at Palolem Beach Road Goa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · from $39

Spend 3.5 hours at a private cooking class behind Palolem Beach Road with Chef A.J. and Kanchan. Choose Goan, North Indian, South Indian, biryani, kebab, vegan, vegetarian, non-vegetarian or Satvik dishes, then chop, cook and eat your work.

“This was a very enjoyable and food filled evening! We cooked SO many dishes as a team. Our teacher was very energetic, friendly, and passionate about food and sharing her knowledge.”

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Jaipur Market Tour & Vegetarian Rajasthani Home Cooking Class - Tea, snacks, conversation, and the shared meal
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Jaipur Market Tour & Vegetarian Rajasthani Home Cooking Class

7.Jaipur Market Tour & Vegetarian Rajasthani Home Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · from $60

Meet Shalini near Crystal Mall, visit a Jaipur street market to choose seasonal produce and spices, then cook a vegetarian Rajasthani meal with Shalini and her mother-in-law at home. You’ll learn family recipes, make dishes such as dal, vegetables, chapatis, and parathas, and eat together afterward.

“I recently attended a cooking class that was an absolute delight from start to finish. We began with a fun trip to the market, learning how to pick the freshest ingredients, which made the experience feel authentic and immersive. Back in tRead more”

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Cooking Class in Jaipur – Family Experience with Meal & Transport - Breakfast has a different menu and pace
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Cooking Class in Jaipur – Family Experience with Meal & Transport

8.Cooking Class in Jaipur – Family Experience with Meal & Transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $29

Join a Jaipur family at home for a roughly two-hour cooking lesson with pickup and drop-off. Depending on your booking, you may prepare roti, dal, vegetable dishes, paneer, chai, or kheer, then eat the meal with your hosts. Ask ahead about a preferred dish.

“I learned how to cook some traditional Indian dishes. The family was warm and welcoming and the meal was delicious. This was a great experience!”

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Interactive Cooking Class with a Local Family in Jaipur - The North Indian Dishes You May Prepare
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Interactive Cooking Class with a Local Family in Jaipur

9.Interactive Cooking Class with a Local Family in Jaipur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · from $26

Join Jaipur hosts Monty and Harshita in their home for a hands-on 2.5-hour cooking class. Learn North Indian breads, seasonal curries, and other home dishes, then sit down to eat. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options are available, with recipes emailed afterward.

“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”

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Delhi: AI Cooking Class and Much More in a Local Family Home - What you actually cook with Nidhi
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Delhi: AI Cooking Class and Much More in a Local Family Home

10.Delhi: AI Cooking Class and Much More in a Local Family Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $40

Join Nidhi and Roopak in their Delhi home for a hands-on vegetarian cooking class, Hindu welcome, Hindi lesson, cultural chat, and shared meal. You’ll prepare dishes such as dal, roti, vegetable curry, chai, and dessert, with vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free options available.

“I liked the experience and the cooking class! The couple is very nice and we had a very nice dinner!”

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Spice Knight (Cooking Class -> Meal -> Local Market walk) - Neha’s teaching style is the main draw
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Spice Knight (Cooking Class -> Meal -> Local Market walk)

11.Spice Knight (Cooking Class -> Meal -> Local Market walk)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $85

At Saffron Palate in Hauz Khas, Neha guides you through Indian cooking before you sit down to eat the meal. You’ll prepare up to four main dishes and three breads, then ride by private vehicle to a Delhi market for a short spice and vegetable orientation. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menus can be arranged.

“I was beyond satisfied with my cooking class experience. Neha is a wonderful teacher and we had some great conversations. She made the process effortless and makes things accessible for cooks at various skill levels. This was a Read more”

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Jaipur: Interactive Cooking Class with a Local Family - The spice and ingredient introduction
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Jaipur: Interactive Cooking Class with a Local Family

12.Jaipur: Interactive Cooking Class with a Local Family

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 58 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $24

Join Monty, Harshita, and their daughter Gina in their Jaipur home for a 2.5 to 3-hour North Indian cooking class. Learn about spices, shape chapatis, cook vegetable curry, and share a homemade meal with drinks, dessert, and family recipes.

“Incredibly welcoming family. We had such a great time making multiple different dishes and being shown all the details that make the food so amazing. could not recommend this enough, a true highlight of Jaipur and India so far.”

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Jodhpur 9 Dishes Cooking Class Experience pickup and drop - The four-hour schedule, from pickup to first bite
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Jodhpur 9 Dishes Cooking Class Experience pickup and drop

13.Jodhpur 9 Dishes Cooking Class Experience pickup and drop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 4 hours · from $32

Rekha leads a four-hour private cooking class in her Jodhpur home, with her husband Rishi handling hotel pickup and drop-off. You will prepare nine vegetarian dishes, learn spice techniques, eat together, and take home recipes and practical Indian cooking tips.

“Such an amazing experience! You definitely need to come to this place in Jodhpur. Rekha is an adorable woman, very welcoming, funny and interested. We cooked so many different dishes and the food was stunning. You learn everything you want to know about the Indian cuisine.”

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Jaipur: Traditional cooking class and storytelling session - What the spice lesson adds
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Jaipur: Traditional cooking class and storytelling session

14.Jaipur: Traditional cooking class and storytelling session

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $27

Spend 3.5 hours near Science Park cooking Indian dishes with Anita and her family, then share a vegetarian dinner and listen to mythology-based stories. You’ll handle spices, grains, lentils, and wheat, receive a spice basket and souvenir, and learn in English at a real Jaipur home.

“This activity was just amazing! Anita and her family welcomed us with open arms and made us feel so at home. We learnt all about authentic Indian family traditions, cooking, celebrations and culture! Being able to experience a wholesome Indian family evening complete with gorgeous food, gorgeous family and gorgeous stories was just unforgettable and we were so grateful to be able to spend the evening with Anita and her family. I couldn’t recommend this experience more.”

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Mumbai: Indian Cooking Class & Cultural Delights - What you actually cook during the three hours
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Mumbai: Indian Cooking Class & Cultural Delights

15.Mumbai: Indian Cooking Class & Cultural Delights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 3 hours · from $27

Meet guide Dinesh at Star Anise patisserie, visit a local market, then cook a multi-course Maharashtrian meal with Trupti and her team. You will prepare several dishes, learn Indian food customs, enjoy cultural activities such as henna, and sit down to eat what you made.

“Fantastic. Educational, fun, engaging. Learned various traditional Indian dishes and had an opportunity to ask any and all questions for the curious at heart. Sat down to a beautiful feast at the end. Would recommend.”

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