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3 hours 30 minutes
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Step into a warm and inviting home kitchen for a hands-on Indian cooking experience that immerses you in the heart of India’s culinary traditions. Learn to prepare classic dishes from scratch, including traditional chicken curry, fresh handmade rotis, and authentic Indian chai, all using wholesome ingredients and freshly ground spices. With over 30 years of cooking experience and a passion for sharing Indian culture, the host creates a relaxed atmosphere reminiscent of cooking with family. This class not only teaches traditional techniques but also shares stories about Indian food and culture, culminating in a delightful meal enjoyed together at the end.
- Small-group setting for personalized attention
- Learn to make chicken curry, rotis, and chai from scratch
- Led by a host with over 30 years of experience in Indian cuisine
- Enjoy a freshly prepared meal and cultural stories at the end
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
What To Expect
Guests will be welcomed into my home kitchen for a warm and hands-on Indian cooking experience. The class begins with homemade Indian chai while we discuss the spices, ingredients, and traditional techniques used in Indian home cooking. Together, guests will learn how to prepare authentic Indian chicken curry completely from scratch using fresh ingredients, onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and hand-ground spices. I will guide guests step by step through the cooking process, explaining how to layer flavors and properly cook with Indian spices without using pre-made sauces or mixes. Guests will also learn how to make fresh rotis by hand, including preparing the dough, rolling the rotis, and cooking them on the stovetop. After cooking, everyone will sit down together to enjoy the freshly prepared meal in a relaxed family-style setting while sharing conversation and stories about Indian culture and food traditions.
Sample Menu
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Homemade Chai
Traditional Indian tea made with fresh spices
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Chicken Curry
Traditional Indian chicken curry made from scratch- no packaged sauces!
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Roti
Indian flatbread made fresh using whole wheat flour and water. Guests will learn how to knead, roll, and cook soft rotis by hand on the stovetop.
dessert
Traditional Indian Sweet
Traditional Indian sweets sourced from a local Indian grocery store. You'll get to try popular desserts enjoyed in Indian households.
Options
Indian Cooking Class in Grand Rapids
What‘s Included
Dinner
Coffee and/or Tea
You may feel free to bring your own wine or beer to enjoy with the class!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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