Kerala Traditional Village Cooking Class in Munnar

Cook Kerala meals and taste the six flavors of Ayurvedic cooking

A four-hour cooking class in Munnar where you learn to prepare Kerala traditional dishes hands-on, from banana fry to payasam, with a live guide in English, Hindi, Tamil or Malayalam. You explore local markets, cook alongside instruction, and eat what you make. Lunch and all kitchen accessories are included.

The experience

What makes Kerala cooking different is the balance of six tastes on the tongue (sweet, spice, sour, bitter, salty, and astringent) built into every dish. The class starts with an introduction to Kerala cuisine and how Ayurvedic principles shape what you eat every day. You'll see how the guide selects ingredients, then move through a live demonstration before you take over the knife and chopping board yourself. The menu rotates through banana fry (pazham pori), a traditional snack made with banana and maida flour; Kerala traditional meals built on those six tastes; and payasam, the milk-and-lentil dessert that closes a Kerala meal.

You spend time in local vegetable, meat, spice and fruit markets to understand where these ingredients come from and how to choose them. The hands-on cooking happens in a real kitchen with apron, knife, chopping board and other accessories provided. After you finish cooking, you sit down to eat what you made as lunch. The guide stays with you through a Q&A session so you can ask about techniques, substitutions or the stories behind the dishes, then wraps up with feedback on what you've learned.

The class runs four hours and is wheelchair accessible. Public transportation options are nearby. A live guide speaks English, Hindi, Tamil or Malayalam, so you can book in the language you're most comfortable with. Infants and small children can come in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available if needed.

What’s included

• Lunch.
• knife, chopping board, apron and other kitchen accessories.
• live guide instruction in your choice of English, Hindi, Tamil or Malayalam.
• market exploration.
• Q&A session with the guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Hindi, Malayalam and Tamil

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Amazing Munnar Tourism

Is this one for you?Book this class if you're cooking alone or with a partner and want hands-on instruction in a small group setting. The four-hour format fits a morning or afternoon without eating into the rest of your day in Munnar.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What dishes do I actually cook in the class?

You prepare banana fry (pazham pori), a traditional Kerala snack; Kerala traditional meals built on the six tastes of Ayurvedic cooking; and payasam, a milk-and-lentil dessert. The guide demonstrates each one before you cook it yourself.

Do I need cooking experience to join?

No experience is required. The class includes a live demonstration of each dish before you cook, and the guide walks you through the steps hands-on.

Is lunch included in the class?

Yes, lunch is included. You eat the dishes you cook during the hands-on session.

Can I visit the local markets as part of the class?

The class includes time exploring local vegetable, meat, spice and fruit markets so you learn where ingredients come from and how to select them.