Udaipur: Durga Cooking Class with Rooftop Dinner & Recipes

Summary

Cook Rajasthani family recipes in Udaipur’s heart with Durga

You’ll join Durga’s family kitchen in central Udaipur to cook classic Rajasthani dishes side by side with your host. Taste your own creations on a rooftop terrace as the city glows at dusk, swap stories over chai, and leave with recipes you can actually use at home. It’s warm, welcoming, and honestly—hard to forget.

What’s the experience like?

“Add more ginger!” Durga said, laughing as I hesitated over the little bowl of spices. Her kitchen in Udaipur was already warm from the stove and the afternoon sun, and I could smell cumin and something buttery — maybe ghee? There were four of us around her table, sleeves rolled up, trying to shape chapati dough without it sticking everywhere. I kept sneaking glances at her hands, hoping mine would get half as quick. You know how some people just move differently in their own kitchen?

We’d picked out a few dishes together — palak paneer (I still dream about that creamy spinach), crispy pakora with mint chutney that made my nose tingle, dal makhani bubbling away in a heavy pot. She told us stories about her mother’s recipes and how every family here does things just a bit differently. At one point her nephew popped in to say hi and grabbed a paratha straight off the pan. No one minded. It felt like being part of something real for an afternoon.

The best bit? Eating everything on the rooftop while the city lights flickered on below us. The air smelled faintly of cardamom from our masala chai and there was this quiet moment where nobody talked — just eating, watching dusk settle over Udaipur’s old rooftops. I didn’t expect to feel so at home so quickly, honestly. We left with full bellies and a little recipe book (mine already has flour smudges on it), plus some new ideas for dinner back home — though I’ll probably never get my chapatis round.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Learn and cook traditional Rajasthani food

• Arrive at Durga's home in Udaipur
• Choose vegetarian or non-vegetarian dishes
• Learn recipes and cooking techniques
• Prepare starter dishes like veg pakoda and chutney
• Cook main dishes such as palak paneer and dal makhanni
• Make Indian breads like chapati and paratha
• Enjoy masala tea during the class
• Dine on your cooked meal at the rooftop

Top questions

What dishes do you learn to cook in Durga's class?

You can learn palak paneer, veg pakora, dal makhani, chapati, veg pulao, masala tea, paratha, and chutney.

Is the Durga Cooking Class vegetarian or non-vegetarian?

You can choose vegetarian or non-vegetarian options; vegan is also possible.

Where is Durga's cooking class held?

The class takes place at Durga's family home in central Udaipur.

Are recipes provided after the class?

Yes, you receive a recipe book to take home.

Does the cooking class include lunch or dinner?

You can choose either lunch or dinner when booking.

Is public transportation available nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available near Durga's home.

How many people are usually in each class?

The classes are small and intimate; usually just a few guests per session.

Do you eat what you cook during the class?

Yes, after cooking you enjoy your meal together on the rooftop.

What’s included

Your experience includes hands-on cooking instruction with Durga in her Udaipur home kitchen, all food tasting during the session (with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices), a rooftop meal featuring your own creations, plus a recipe book to bring those flavors back home with you.