Indian Cooking Class In Delhi with Local Family

From INR4,499.00

Authentic Hands-On Indian Cooking Class in Delhi: Learn 3th-Generation Family Recipes All reviews Excellent Rating: 5 out of 5★★★★★ 5.0 | 151 reviews…

Experience Type
Cooking Experiences, In-Person Experiences
Activities
Cooking
Group Size
1 Min - 12 Max
Reviews
1 Reviews
Locations
Delhi
Available Starting Date
August 14, 2026

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Keywords : Couple Experiences , Family Experiences , Food Tours , Group Experiences , Solo Experiences , Tours

Experience Code :ERI-OD-FT

Starting Point : Greater Kailash Part-1 in an Indian Home Experience Duration : 2 Hours 30 Minutes Meal : Lunch/Dinner

Fitness Level : Easy to Moderate

Language : English, Hindi, Punjabi

Minimum Age : 2

Maximum Age : 80

Group Size : 1-12

Discover the art of Indian cooking in our family home, unlike commercial studios.
Here you'll experience authentic Indian cooking in our family kitchen and engage in a hands-on culinary journey.

What You'll Cook: A Full Indian Meal Including

Sample Menu (varies by day — every class includes a chicken dish, a vegetarian dish, fresh bread, and dessert)

Chicken: Butter chicken or another chicken specialty
Vegetarian: Dal tadka or shahi paneer
Bread: Roti, chapati, garlic paratha, or masala paratha
Dessert: Kheer (rice pudding) or seviyan (sweet vermicelli)

All recipes come from four generations of my family's kitchen. Vegetarian and vegan versions available on request. Discover the secrets behind each recipe, gain valuable cooking techniques, and enjoy the history and cultural significance of the dishes.

Why Cook in a Real Delhi Home, Not a Commercial Studio

I started teaching this class in my own family kitchen in Greater Kailash-1
because I wanted guests to experience India the way my family actually lives
— not in a rented studio, but around our real dining table. Everything you'll
cook is a recipe my mother/grandmother/father taught me, and it's still what we
cook at home every week.

Meet Your Host: JD & Family

Your host, JD, is a 3th-generation cook from a Sikh family in Delhi, teaching
cooking classes since 2015 alongside his parents. JD speaks English, Hindi,
and Punjabi, and has hosted over 14,000 guests — including teams from Google,
Apple, Amazon, and Meta.

Follow our journey on Instagram @artofindiancooking for more photos and videos.

Who This Cooking Class Is For

This class works well for solo travelers wanting to meet a local family,
couples looking for a hands-on activity, and families with kids (ages 2+
welcome). We've hosted everyone from first-time visitors to India to
corporate teams from Fortune 500 companies.

Experience Highlights

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of India through this unique, and intimate cooking experience in my family home.

Prepare a complete Indian meal consisting of one main dish, one rice dish, three types of bread, and a delightful dessert.

Gain a deep understanding of spices and how they intricately shape flavors and aromas in Indian cuisine.

Discover the subtle secrets that elevate your dishes.

Dive into the backstory of the dishes we create, delving into their history and significance.

Acquire time-honored cooking techniques, spice knowledge, and a collection of recipes.

To conclude, we'll come together as a close-knit Indian family to savor the dishes we've prepared, engaging in lively discussions and sharing cultural insights about India.

Leave with the confidence to recreate these Indian dishes in your own kitchen, as well as a newfound friend in India.

Rest assured, our space is fully air-conditioned, and restroom facilities are available.

Tour Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

What Happens During the Class: Step-by-Step

Itineraries

Welcome and Introduction

We warmly welcome you into our home.

Introduction and a Fresh Cup of Homemade Masala Chai

We'll start with a warm introduction and a cup of freshly made homemade masala chai to enjoy.

Hands-On Cooking Experience: Master Dishes and Discover Indian Spices

It's a hands-on experience where we'll cook all the dishes together while learning about spices and other fascinating aspects of Indian cooking.

Family Meal: Enjoying Our Creations While Laughing and Learning About Indian Culture

We enjoy the meal we've prepared together as a family, laughing and learning about Indian culture and more.

The End

Wrap up the tour with a brief recap and farewell.
Share your experiences and ask any final questions.

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What's Included in Your Delhi Cooking Class

All the Ingredients

All Food

All Drinks like Lassi/Tea/Water

Instructor Fee

Personal Expenses such as shopping, Metro ticket, Uber, titbits, etc.

Your travel and medical insurance

Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency

Emergency expenses

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All reviews

Excellent 5.0 | 151 reviews

This was honestly one of the highlights of my entire trip to India. I joined a private Delhi cooking

This was honestly one of the highlights of my entire trip to India. I joined a private Delhi cooking class with a local family, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed like family.

We prepared so many different Indian dishes during the class, and my goodness, every single dish was absolutely delicious. This was some of the best Indian food I have ever tasted. The flavors, spices, and traditional cooking techniques were incredible.

Our host, JD, comes from a third-generation restaurant family. His father ran a restaurant for more than 70 years, and you can truly taste the history and experience in their recipes. Every dish has a story, and learning about the traditions behind the food made this cooking class in Delhi even more special.

If you are visiting Delhi, I highly recommend taking time out for this authentic Indian cooking experience. Do not skip it! It is much more than just a cooking class — it is a chance to connect with a local family, understand Indian culture, and enjoy some of the most amazing homemade Indian food.

Thank you, Explore Real India, for arranging such a memorable experience. They offer many other experiences and private tours as well. I also joined their food tours, Chai Master Class, and they arranged my Taj Mahal trip from Delhi, and everything was organized perfectly.

This Delhi cooking class was definitely one of the best experiences of my India journey. Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic Indian food, local culture, and a truly unforgettable experience.

I had a wonderful time at JD’s Indian cooking class. The experience felt incredibly personal from

I had a wonderful time at JD’s Indian cooking class. The experience felt incredibly personal from the start—small, warm, and thoughtfully curated. JD doesn’t just teach recipes; he explains the “why” behind each step, which made it genuinely useful and easy to recreate the dishes later.

What stood out most was how immersive it felt. From understanding spices to getting hands-on with the cooking process, it was engaging in every sense. It didn’t feel like a class—it felt like being welcomed into someone’s home and culture.

Highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for an authentic and meaningful introduction to Indian cooking.

I spent the day with JD touring old Delhi so it only made sense for me as female traveler to do a co

I spent the day with JD touring old Delhi so it only made sense for me as female traveler to do a cooking class with him. I got to meet his family and experience Indian cuisine in an Indian home. The food….oh Em Gee…delicious 🙂‍↔️. I loved the rice pudding. I loved that he had me very involved in the cuisine. Most importantly, I loved learning about the different spices. You would not regret booking this activity.

seriously the best food i've had during my whole india trip, had to come back the next day for more.

seriously the best food i've had during my whole india trip, had to come back the next day for more. jd is easy to get along with as well.

I am an Indian and it was great to see the way the fine-tuning and tweaking was done and I know the

I am an Indian and it was great to see the way the fine-tuning and tweaking was done and I know the boys in the group with me will find it easy to replicate it all. Such patience our host chef had, way too experienced and hats off to the energy he had. I would really like to add God bless him as whoever comes for a class will surely benefit with his experience and background. I live fairly close by but was most intrigued with the reviews etc. Already passed the word to other friends and acquaintances and am so glad I opted to join this. Time just flew. I think he gave us extra time, too. Kind, gentle soul!

Cooking with JD and his father was an exceptional experience. Both welcomed us warmly into their hom

Cooking with JD and his father was an exceptional experience. Both welcomed us warmly into their home and instantly made us feel at ease and like old friends. We spent our evening laughing, learning to cook a delicious dinner, and breaking bread together. The meal was honestly one of the best I’ve ever eaten, and afterwards JD provided the recipes for each item we made together, so *hopefully* I can recreate them myself at home. I appreciated that JD reached out ahead of the experience to inquire whether we were vegetarian or non, and if there were any food sensitivities. I can’t recommend this experience enough if you find yourself in Delhi! (And come hungry!)

This was a wonderful experience, I would highly recommend. It was great to be fully embraced as a gu

This was a wonderful experience, I would highly recommend. It was great to be fully embraced as a guest in JD’s home, interact with his parents, and gain the confidence to make various Indian dishes. I’m not a full-versed cook and JD made everything so easy to do. He is a well versed cook, as there is no doubt anyone from rookie to experienced would enjoy this. All that said, the best part (and I should have mentioned earlier the food was tasty too!) is as the conversation and company we had as we prepared the meal and then ate it.

JD was an absolutely fantastic host and an even better person. From the moment we arrived, we felt i

JD was an absolutely fantastic host and an even better person. From the moment we arrived, we felt incredibly welcome and instantly connected with him, it honestly felt like meeting an old friend rather than someone we had just met.

The cooking class that JD and his dad prepared for us was a highlight of our time. I had initially been a little worried that we might mostly just watch, but JD made sure we were fully involved. He explained everything step by step, guided us patiently through each stage, and at the same time encouraged us to actually cook ourselves, from preparing the dessert and rice to making the main dish and even the bread.

What made the experience even more special was that we didn’t just follow recipes. JD taught us about the spices used in Indian cooking, how to layer flavors properly, and shared several clever kitchen tricks that make preparing these dishes much easier at home.

It was a wonderful, authentic, and very memorable experience. :)

I enjoyed the class with JD. He made us feel welcome in his home and provided a unique experience.

A highlight of our trip! We had a wonderful time learning how to make a delicious butter chicken cur

A highlight of our trip! We had a wonderful time learning how to make a delicious butter chicken curry. The conversation was flowing and we got a chance to get a glimpse of life as a local in Delhi. Thanks for a wonderful experience JD!

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How many participants are usually in the group?

The group size typically ranges from 2 to 5 participants, depending on the season.

Is it vegan-friendly?

Yes, we have vegan and vegetarian-friendly options available.

Where will the cooking class be held?

The cooking class takes place in an authentic Indian family home kitchen, where the host lives with their parents.

What is the location of the cooking class?

It's located in Greater Kailash -1, New Delhi.

Where will the tour end?

The tour concludes at the same meeting point.

Do you provide pick-up and drop-off services?

Pick-up and drop-off services are available upon request within certain areas of New Delhi for an additional cost of INR 8000.

Is this cooking class safe for solo female travelers?

Yes. The class takes place inside JD's family home in Greater Kailash-1, a well-connected South Delhi residential neighborhood, with family members present throughout. We've hosted thousands of solo female travelers since 2015. We recommend booking your Uber/Ola in advance for the return trip, especially for evening sessions.

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