Delhi: Indian Cooking Class & Five Course Meal in Lajpat Nagar

Summary

Real Delhi kitchen moments, spices on my hands, laughter with locals

You’ll step into a real Delhi kitchen for a hands-on Indian cooking class where you’ll chop, stir, laugh with locals, and share a five-course meal you made yourself. Taste fresh curries and breads while hearing stories behind each recipe — then leave with new skills (and maybe turmeric on your shirt).

What’s the experience like?

I’ll never forget the first thing that hit me walking into the Tastesutra Cooking Studio in Lajpat Nagar — it wasn’t just the swirl of cumin or cardamom in the air, but this warm, chatty energy. Our guide (I think her name was Shalini?) greeted us like we were old friends who’d just come back from the market. I was still shaking off the chaos of the Delhi metro when she handed me a glass of lassi — sweet, cold, a little tangy — and suddenly my morning felt softer.

We started by laying out all these tiny bowls of spices. There’s something about touching turmeric and coriander with your own fingers that makes you realize how much goes into an Indian curry. Shalini joked about “masala magic” as we tried to pronounce hing (asafoetida) properly — I definitely didn’t nail it. The actual cooking was messy and fun: kneading dough for flatbreads (mine looked nothing like hers), stirring lentils until they smelled nutty and rich, chopping vegetables I’d never even seen before. She told us stories about her grandmother’s recipes between steps, and at one point we all stopped to taste a spoonful of paneer curry straight from the pan. It was so much creamier than anything I’d had in restaurants.

Lunch was just us around a big table, eating what we’d made: cumin rice, dal, chicken curry (or paneer if you wanted vegetarian), some seasonal veggie dish that tasted like summer. Someone asked about street food in Delhi and suddenly we were swapping travel mishaps over chai. It felt more like being at someone’s family gathering than a class — which is maybe why I still think about that afternoon whenever I smell garam masala now.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Hands-on Indian cooking class

• Arrive at Tastesutra Cooking Studio
• Learn about Indian spices and ingredients
• Make beverage: Lassi or Masala Chai
• Prepare chicken or vegetable curry paste
• Cook paneer dish (vegetarian butter chicken)
• Cook dal (lentils) home style
• Prepare seasonal vegetable side dish
• Make two kinds of flat breads
• Cook cumin rice
• Enjoy self-cooked five-course meal
• Receive recipes to take home

Top questions

Where is the Indian cooking class held in Delhi?

The class takes place at Tastesutra Cooking Studio near Lajpat Nagar Metro Station.

What dishes do you cook during the five course meal?

You’ll make lassi or masala chai, chicken or vegetable curry, paneer dish, dal (lentils), seasonal vegetable side, cumin rice, two types of flatbreads, and dessert.

Is lunch included in the cooking class?

Yes, lunch is included — you eat what you cook during the session.

Are vegetarian or vegan options available?

Yes, vegetarian/vegan/gluten free options are available if requested at booking.

How long does the cooking class last?

The class lasts about 2.5 to 3 hours starting at 11 am.

Is pickup included for this day trip?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; public transport options are nearby including Lajpat Nagar Metro Station.

Can children join this Indian cooking class?

The activity is accessible for all ages and specialized infant seats are available if needed.

What’s included

Your day includes a five-course hands-on Indian cooking class with all ingredients provided at Tastesutra Studio in Lajpat Nagar. You’ll enjoy beverages like lassi or chai plus a full lunch made by your own hands — with plenty of stories from your local host along the way before heading out again into Delhi’s bustle.