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The 15 Best Indian Cooking Classes

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Spice first, everything else after. The 15 below cover home kitchens in Delhi and Jaipur, thali classes and street-food mornings, priced and clear on how many dishes go on the table at the end.

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

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

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

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

2.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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Indian Traditional Hands On Cooking Classes with local Family - Sharing the finished meal with your hosts
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Indian Traditional Hands On Cooking Classes with local Family

3.Indian Traditional Hands On Cooking Classes with local Family

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $64

Spend about eight hours with a local Jaipur family, starting with pickup and a warm welcome before learning about Rajasthani spices, ingredients, and cooking methods. You will prepare a traditional meal by hand, then sit down together to eat. The private format suits beginners, confident cooks, and families.

“If you're looking for the best cooking classes in Jaipur, this place is it! With perfection in cooking classes, you'll not only learn to cook but also taste food and enjoy cooking classes like never before.”

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New Delhi: Indian Cooking Class in a Local Home - Spices Are Taught by Taste, Not Just by Measurement
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New Delhi: Indian Cooking Class in a Local Home

4.New Delhi: Indian Cooking Class in a Local Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $47

Join JD and his father in their Delhi family home for a 2.5-hour cooking class limited to 10 people. Prepare curry, rice, breads, and dessert while learning how spices work, hearing family food stories, and eating the meal you make. Tea, water, ingredients, and recipes are included.

“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.”

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Traditional Indian Cooking Class in Goa, Anjuna [vegetarian] - Five dishes, local ingredients, and Indian spices
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Traditional Indian Cooking Class in Goa, Anjuna [vegetarian]

5.Traditional Indian Cooking Class in Goa, Anjuna [vegetarian]

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $39

At Project Tres in Anjuna, two local women guide you through five vegetarian Indian dishes using local ingredients and aromatic spices. The three-hour class begins at 3:30 pm, includes a shared meal and mineral water, and takes place in a traditional setting where you may sit on the floor.

“The cooking course was amazing! The two ladies were so kind and sweet and let us prepare all the food if we wanted to (which we did!). The recipes were really yummy. We cooked a whole menu in great company! 100% recommend if you arRead 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

6.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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Indian Cooking Class with Local Family in Jaipur - Starting with the market and the ingredients
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Indian Cooking Class with Local Family in Jaipur

7.Indian Cooking Class with Local Family in Jaipur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $22

Join Jaipur hosts Dheeraj and Supriya for a three-hour cooking session in their home. Visit a neighborhood vegetable market, learn five Indian recipes and family kitchen tricks, then sit down to a complete dinner with non-alcoholic drinks.

“Had a wonderful evening with Dheeraj and Supriya learning to cook traditional Indian dishes. They are wonderful hosts and made us feel very welcome. We even harvested fresh spinach from their garden! To top it off Dheeraj took a detour tRead more”

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New Delhi: Traditional Indian Cooking Class & Market Visit - A Delhi market before the cooking begins
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New Delhi: Traditional Indian Cooking Class & Market Visit

8.New Delhi: Traditional Indian Cooking Class & Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 3 hours · from $43

Join home chef Lubna in Delhi for a three-hour private cooking class, starting with a local market visit and chai at her family home. Choose dishes in advance, learn spice and bread-making techniques, then eat the meal you prepare together.

“Lubna is great host and very charismatic person. I enjoyed the time with the family and the dish was really tasty. She also helped me on my journey across India. Thank you!”

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Cooking Class with Indian Family in Jaipur (Pickup & Drop Free) - Making chapatis and other family dishes
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Cooking Class with Indian Family in Jaipur (Pickup & Drop Free)

9.Cooking Class with Indian Family in Jaipur (Pickup & Drop Free)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $35

Spend about three hours in a Jaipur family home with Medha, a dentist who teaches traditional North Indian cooking. Prepare dishes such as chapatis, pakoras, curries, pulao, and dessert, then eat together. Pickup and drop-off are included, and female guests may borrow traditional Rajputi clothing.

“What a great experience it was! The family was absolutely welcoming and friendly, making cooking experience so nice and unique and local that I could feel like at home. This was fantastic opportunity to learn about indian cooking and try local dishes. Flipping chapatis on the stove - unforgettable. Totally recommending this experience!”

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Private South Indian Tamil Cooking Class in Chennai with Srividya - Entering Srividya’s Home Kitchen
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Private South Indian Tamil Cooking Class in Chennai with Srividya

10.Private South Indian Tamil Cooking Class in Chennai with Srividya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $46

Join Srividya in her Chennai home for a private three-hour Tamil cooking lesson. Prepare two or three dishes, such as dosas, idli, curry, or rice, then sit down with her for a home-cooked lunch or dinner.

“Amazing experience to learn Indian vegan home cooking and dine at a home setting. The host, Sricidya lives in a pleasant quiet neighbourhood, and she was very nice and patient in attending to my queries ( though may have soundeRead more”

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Malaysian Hands-On Cooking Class : Masala Medley - Your own stove changes the lesson
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Malaysian Hands-On Cooking Class : Masala Medley

11.Malaysian Hands-On Cooking Class : Masala Medley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $66

At Masala Medley in Bukit Bintang, you cook pakora, chicken curry, basmati rice, cucumber pachdi, Kesari, and masala chai at your own station. Rene guides beginners through spice handling and Malaysian home-cooking methods in a small class of no more than 12 people.

“Class was supposed to be a three-hour experience. It lasted less than two hours. Prepared only one simple dish, something traditionally eaten daily for any meal. We sautéed some onions and added some seasonings. The instructor prepared the side condiments in advance. Did not learn anything new. I was very disappointed in the experience.”

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Indian Curry 5-Hour Cooking Classes In Mumbai - From Preparation to Lunch at the Table
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Indian Curry 5-Hour Cooking Classes In Mumbai

12.Indian Curry 5-Hour Cooking Classes In Mumbai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $59

Spend about five hours learning Indian cooking in a Mumbai home with a local instructor. Prepare dishes such as curry, biryani, chapati, and dessert, eat your meal for lunch, and visit a pottery area. Pickup and drop-off are included, with a menu sent before the class.

“The truly wonderful experience.our host were helping us prepare this lovely meal in their lovely home.and our guide was truly entertaining and learned us a lot about Indian living.very authentic Indien experience”

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Agra: Indian Food Private Cooking Class - Spices, Preparation, and the Cooking Lesson
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Agra: Indian Food Private Cooking Class

13.Agra: Indian Food Private Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 21 reviews · 2 - 2.5 hours · from $27

Meet guide Amir and travel by private tuk-tuk to an Indian family home in Agra. An Indian mother leads a 2 to 2.5-hour cooking session covering spices, roti, and several home dishes, followed by a shared meal. English and Hindi support is available, with Spanish help from Amir when arranged.

“We really enjoyed our tour with Amir. He showed us how to bring the Indian cuisine also back home to Germany. The family’s home where the cooking class took place was really friendly and welcomed at their place. We can highly recommend this tour, if you want to get some authentic insights into the the Indian life.”

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Cooking class & meal (Indian Food) with local family in Jaipur. - What you actually cook in two hours
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Cooking class & meal (Indian Food) with local family in Jaipur.

14.Cooking class & meal (Indian Food) with local family in Jaipur.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $23

Join Suman, Ravi, and their family in a Jaipur home for a small-group lesson in North Indian cooking. Prepare dal, curries, chapattis, and chai, learn about family customs, and eat what you make. Pickup from select hotels may be arranged.

“5 Stars - Excellent - Special Experience - you definitely should do this!! We really enjoyed the cooking class with Suman and Ravi and their Family. We generously got picked up by Ravi at our Hotel and he brought us to his Home where we received a heartly welcome cerRead more”

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Da Nang: Tandoori Naan Bread-Making Class - Mixing dough and learning what makes naan different
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Da Nang: Tandoori Naan Bread-Making Class

15.Da Nang: Tandoori Naan Bread-Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 1 day · from $2Best value

At RANG, Chef Manku and the kitchen team guide you through dough, spices, shaping, and tandoor baking in a small group of up to eight. You will make several naan styles, learn how to bake without a tandoor, and taste the results with signature dips.

“It was the best activity of our whole trip!! The cooking class happens in their real kitchen while other chefs are cooking food for the customers. Everyone was SO welcoming and joyful! The kitchen is clean and professional and the restaurant beautiful with amazing food! I can’t recommend enough this activity. Chef Manku and server Amit were amazing. It really exceeded my expectations!”

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