Delhi: Indian Cooking Class with Lunch & Hands-On Dishes

Summary

Cook real Indian food in a Delhi home kitchen with stories and spice

You’ll step inside a real Delhi kitchen, learn to cook four classic Indian dishes plus three types of bread with a local chef guiding you every step. Taste what you make over lunch, swap stories at the table, and leave with recipes—and maybe some new confidence in your spice skills.

What’s the experience like?

I walked into the Delhi apartment and instantly got hit by the smell of toasted cumin — not the kind you get from a jar back home, but something deeper, almost smoky. Our host, Priya, smiled and handed me a glass of sweet lime juice (so needed after the traffic outside). There were already little bowls of turmeric and cardamom set out on the counter. I didn’t expect to feel this at home so quickly — maybe it was the way Priya laughed when I tried to pronounce “palak paneer” (I definitely butchered it).

We got right into making butter chicken — she showed us how to coax flavor out of the spices before adding anything else. The sizzle was louder than I thought it’d be. She explained why every family’s biryani tastes different (“It’s all about your hand with the masala,” she said). We kneaded dough for naan and chapati; my first one came out lopsided but nobody cared. The kitchen windows were open and you could hear street vendors calling out somewhere below. It felt like being part of someone’s real life for a bit.

The best part? Eating together at her table, passing dishes around while she told us how her grandmother made aloo gobhi differently (“More ginger, less chili”). I still think about that creamy paneer and how much better it tasted because we’d made it ourselves. Recipes came printed out so I could try again at home, though honestly I’m not sure mine will ever taste quite like hers. Maybe that’s okay.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Hands-on Indian cooking experience

• Learn about Indian spices
• Prepare Butter Chicken curry
• Cook Palak Paneer dish
• Make Aaloo Gobhi sauté
• Cook Pulao/Biryani rice
• Prepare 3 types of Indian breads
• Enjoy Indian dessert
• Drink aerated drinks and juices

Top questions

Is this Indian cooking class in Delhi hands-on?

Yes, everyone participates in cooking each dish themselves alongside the chef.

What dishes are included in this Delhi cooking class?

The menu includes butter chicken, palak paneer, aloo gobhi, biryani or pulao rice, three types of Indian flatbreads, and dessert.

Are vegetarian or vegan options available?

Yes, menus can be customized for vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free diets if requested in advance.

Does the experience include lunch?

Yes, you eat everything you cook together as lunch (or dinner depending on time booked).

Will I get recipes to take home?

Printed recipes are provided so you can recreate the dishes later.

Is this class suitable for beginners?

Absolutely—no prior experience is needed and the chef guides everyone step by step.

Are drinks included during the class?

Bottled water, aerated drinks, juices, coffee and tea are included.

Can children join this cooking class?

Yes—infants and small children are welcome; prams or strollers are allowed.

What’s included

Your day includes hands-on cooking instruction in a Delhi home kitchen with all ingredients provided; enjoy lunch (or dinner) featuring your own creations; bottled water plus tea, coffee and soft drinks; printed recipes to take home; menus can be adapted for vegetarians or other dietary needs if you let them know when booking.