Jaipur Cooking Class: Learn North Indian Dishes

Cook five dishes in a family kitchen, then eat what you made

A 3-hour cooking class in a local family's home in Jaipur where you learn to prepare traditional North Indian dishes from recipes passed down through generations. You'll cook veg pakora, dal tadka, vegetable biryani, chapati and a dessert, then sit down to eat the meal together. Female guests can wear traditional Rajputi dress during the class.

The experience

The class happens in an actual family kitchen in Jaipur, not a commercial studio. You arrive and start hands-on: your host walks you through preparing veg pakora, dal tadka, zeera aloo, vegetable biryani, tawa chapati, and either suji halwa or sewaiya for dessert. Each dish uses locally sourced ingredients and techniques the family has used for generations. You're not watching a demo. You're doing the cooking, learning the spice ratios and timing that make the difference between a dish that tastes flat and one that tastes right.

Midway through, if you're a female guest, you can change into traditional Rajputi dress, provided free. It's optional, but most people do it. It shifts the whole feeling of the afternoon. After the cooking wraps, you sit down with the family and eat everything you made, along with masala tea and coffee. The meal is included, as is bottled water and snacks throughout the class.

Pickup and drop-off from your hotel are included. The family speaks English and Hindi, so language isn't a barrier. If you have dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, or allergies), let them know when you book and they'll adjust the menu. The class runs three hours and the space is wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

• Experience the regal charm of Rajasthan by trying on traditional Rajputi dress.
• bottled water.
• snacks.
• all fees and taxes.
• dinner.
• coffee and tea.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.

Before you book

Lasts 3h, runs every day, 10 start times, from US$ 32 per person, with a live guide in English and Hindi, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 20:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Hindi

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Rajasthan Travel Helpline

Is this one for you?You do the cooking yourself in a family home rather than watching a demonstration in a commercial kitchen, so you leave with the actual skills and the confidence to make these dishes again: ideal if you want to take something home beyond photos and a full stomach.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Hindi.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What dishes do I actually cook in this class?

You prepare veg pakora, dal tadka, zeera aloo, vegetable biryani, tawa chapati, and either suji halwa or sewaiya for dessert: six dishes total, all traditional North Indian recipes the family has made for years.

Do I cook alone or with other people?

The class is hands-on in the family's home kitchen with your host guiding you through each step. Group size isn't specified in the listing, so confirm the setup when you book if you want to know whether others will be cooking alongside you.

What happens after we finish cooking?

You sit down with the family and eat the meal you cooked together, served with masala tea and coffee included in the class price.

Can I wear traditional Indian clothes during the class?

Female guests can dress in traditional Rajputi attire provided free of cost. It's optional but enhances the cultural experience and makes for memorable photos.

Is this class suitable for someone with dietary restrictions?

Yes, the family accommodates vegetarian, vegan and allergy-based restrictions. Mention your requirements when you book and they'll adjust the recipes and ingredients accordingly.