Authentic Indian Home-Style Cooking and Spice Experience

About

Discover the rich flavors and traditions of Indian home cooking with a hands-on culinary experience in Delhi. Guided by a local host, you'll prepare a delicious multi-course meal while learning the techniques and ingredients that make Indian cuisine so distinctive.

From crafting fresh homemade paneer to blending aromatic spices and cooking classic curries, fragrant jeera rice, wholesome lentils, and handmade flatbreads, you'll gain practical skills and authentic recipes to recreate at home. End the experience by gathering around the table to enjoy the homemade feast you've prepared together in a warm and welcoming setting.

Menu

Welcome Refreshment

• Masala Chai & Crisp Snacks – Freshly brewed ginger-cardamom tea served with warm vegetable fritters and fresh mint chutney.

Main Courses & Side Dishes

• Fresh Homemade Paneer Curry – A rich, aromatic curry prepared with fresh paneer made from scratch during the class.
• Jeera Aloo – Golden potatoes sautéed with roasted cumin seeds, turmeric, fresh coriander, and mild Indian spices.
• Homestyle Dal Tadka – Yellow lentils tempered with garlic, cumin, and aromatic spices.

Grains & Breads

• Barnyard Millet with Seasonal Vegetables – A light, nutritious ancient grain dish cooked with fresh seasonal vegetables and subtle spices (naturally gluten-free).
• Hand-Rolled Roti or Paratha – Fresh Indian flatbreads rolled and cooked on a griddle.
• Jeera Rice – Fluffy basmati rice infused with whole cumin seeds.

Dessert (Choose One)

• Suji Halwa – Traditional semolina pudding roasted in ghee and flavored with cardamom, sugar, and toasted nuts.
• Vermicelli Kheer – Creamy vermicelli pudding slow-cooked with milk, saffron, cardamom, and nuts.

Dietary Information

• Vegetarian
• Vegan options available
• Gluten-free friendly (Barnyard Millet and Jeera Aloo)

Schedule

Welcome & Spice Introduction (30 mins)
Enjoy Masala Chai and crispy snacks while learning about essential Indian spices, tadka (tempering), and the day's menu.

Fresh Paneer & Preparation (60 mins)
Make fresh paneer from scratch, chop vegetables, and prepare aromatic spice blends and curry bases.

Hands-On Cooking (60 mins)
Cook Paneer Curry, Jeera Aloo, Dal Tadka, Barnyard Millet with Vegetables, and Jeera Rice.

Flatbreads & Dessert (30 mins)
Roll and cook fresh roti or paratha, then prepare your choice of Suji Halwa or Vermicelli Kheer.

Enjoy Your Meal (30 mins)
Savor the dishes you've prepared together, followed by cultural insights, a Q&A session, and digital recipe sharing.