Delhi: Indian Home Cooking Class & Family Recipes

Summary

Learn real indian recipes in a delhi home kitchen with family stories and hands-on cooking

You’ll step into a real Delhi home for this hands-on Indian cooking class, learning classic recipes side by side with your hosts. Sip homemade chai as you chat about spices and family traditions, then roll dough for fresh breads before sitting down together to eat what you’ve made. Expect laughter, new skills, and that warm feeling of being welcomed in.

What’s the experience like?

“First, we drink chai — no cooking on an empty stomach!” That’s what Priya said as she handed me a cup of steaming masala chai, the smell already clinging to my sleeves. Her laugh filled the kitchen before we’d even started chopping anything. I was nervous about making roti (my last attempt at home was… not round), but she just shrugged and said, “Imperfect is better than hungry.” The kitchen felt lived-in: faded spice tins, her mum’s old wooden rolling pin, and sunlight slipping through the window onto the counter. We talked about our favorite foods while sipping chai — honestly, it felt more like visiting an old friend than a class.

We cooked everything ourselves — well, Priya guided us so gently it almost didn’t feel like instruction. She showed me how to toast cumin seeds until they popped and released this earthy smell that instantly made me hungry again. When I tried to pronounce “raita” properly, her dad grinned and corrected me (twice). There was flour everywhere by the time we finished rolling out paranthas, but nobody seemed to mind. We learned how each spice has its own story; Priya told us how her grandmother would always add a pinch of something extra “for luck.” I’m still not sure what that was.

Lunch (or dinner — you can pick) happened right there at their table with everyone squeezing in together. Eating what we’d cooked felt different somehow — maybe because my hands still smelled faintly of ginger and coriander. There were stories about Delhi markets and family holidays woven between bites of chicken tikka masala (or shahi paneer if you’re veggie). At one point, someone’s phone buzzed but nobody reached for it; we were too busy arguing about which bread was best. I left feeling full in every way — not just from the food.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Hands-on Indian cooking experience

• Drink home masala chai and chat
• Learn about Indian spices
• Prepare Chicken Tikka Masala or Shahi Paneer
• Make Parantha and Roti breads
• Prepare Vegetable Raita
• Cook Khree dessert
• Savor the self-cooked meal together
• Discuss Indian food culture and history

Top questions

What dishes do you learn to cook in this Indian home cooking class?

You’ll make an appetizer (like raita), one main dish (chicken tikka masala or shahi paneer), two types of bread (parantha & roti), rice, plus dessert.

Is this Delhi cooking class vegetarian-friendly?

Yes, vegan and vegetarian options are available for all main dishes.

Does the class include lunch or dinner?

You choose — the experience includes either lunch or dinner depending on your booking time.

Will I get recipes to take home?

Yes, your hosts share their family recipes so you can try them yourself later.

Is pickup included for this Indian cooking class?

No hotel pickup is included but public transport options are nearby.

Are drinks provided during the class?

Bottled water and homemade masala chai are included with your meal.

How many breads do we make during the session?

You’ll learn to prepare two types: parantha and roti.

Can children join this Indian cooking experience?

Yes! Infants must sit on an adult’s lap; kids are welcome to participate with supervision.

What’s included

Your day includes homemade masala chai on arrival, all ingredients for preparing a full Indian meal with hands-on guidance in a local Delhi family kitchen, bottled water throughout the session, plus either lunch or dinner enjoyed together at the table before you leave with new recipes and memories.