Overview
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4 hours
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Come and discover the taste of Indian cuisine! Learn how to prepare a traditional South Indian lunch with a variety of rice, a main gravy (veggie, fish or chicken), some side dishes and a dessert. We offer mainly 30 different recipes and you can chose the ones you like or the ones you have never heard of. We have a wide range of vegetarian and vegan items, too. Book this class and share this wonderful experience with you family and friends!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Not recommended for child aged 4 and under
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multilingual guide
What To Expect
Discovering the taste of Indian cuisine! Learning how to prepare a traditional South Indian lunch with a variety of rice, a main gravy (veggie, fish or chicken), some side dishes and a dessert.
Sample Menu
main
Dal, sambar, palak paneer, chicken biryani, fish kozhambu, prawn curry,
listed above are all options to choose one from the list, will be shown more options while on live session.
main
aloo parotta, roti, banana leaf fish fry, jeera rice, coconut rice
listed above are all options to choose one from the list, will be shown more options while on live session.
dessert
rawa halwa, carrot halwa, sago payasam
listed above are all options to choose one from the list, will be shown more options while on live session.
Options
Indian cooking class
What‘s Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional chef
Lunch
Drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
69 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Brilliant cookery course in Pondicherry
Deeuk,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a cookery course with Manisha and cannot recommend it highly enough. We met at outside the market and she then took us through the market explaining what we needed to buy. We took a tuk tuk back to Manisha's apartment just 10mins away where we prepped and cooked dinner. We then had a lovely meal, chatting with the others in the group. Manisha was great at sharing her knowledge about South Indian food and cooking, very clear on her instructions and made the whole evening fun.
Races and Indian Cooking Court
sandrinewin,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We shopped for lunch at the local market.We could choose what we liked ,meat ,vegetables ,fish -Cook in a group -Taste -Digest Making tuk tuk A perfect day!
A human and cultural experience
Luronsophie,Apr 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We met a very beautiful person who explained to us with precision and patience 4 recipes. Experience the heart! Thank you 🙏
Excellent cookery class
SueJV,Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a super cookery class, and a great way to learn about traditional Indian cooking. It was friendly, relaxed and fun. Shopping in the market was brilliant and our fish curry was delicious. I’d highly recommend this if you are in Pondicherry.
Fun and tasty cooking experience in south India
CathieB64,Feb 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really fun session with group of people fro all over Europe Visited the market and cooked lunch - tasty, relaxed and fun experience Highly recommend if you have a free morning here
Fantastic!
A4813KPandym,Dec 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really great time and a great host and chef. A great lunch in a great setting. Be brave and book it up. We wrnt as a couple. Gound it tricky to find but well worth it.
A fun, authentic cooking experience in India
Kirstine Gøtze K,Sep 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We attended an Indian cooking class at the Sita Cultural Centre in Pondicherry, and it was a fantastic experience. Our group of four had a private session where we began by planning the menu: chicken biryani, dal fry, and carrot halwa. Our wonderful guide, Manisha, then took us to the local market, where she introduced us to the vendors, selected the vegetables, and explained the various lentils and spices as we gathered our ingredients. After returning to the cultural centre by auto (tuk tuk), we began preparing the vegetables and cooking. It wasn't a formal training session, but rather an incredible, hands-on introduction to Indian cuisine and flavors. Manisha walked us through the spices and showed us how to recreate the dishes at home. The three hours flew by, and the meal was absolutely delicious. We highly recommend this class for anyone looking for a fun, authentic cooking experience in India!
How to cook restaurant quality Indian food.
Graham L,Sep 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We have done cooking classes before and they have all been good and the chef at each has been personable and taken time to talk about the dishes we are preparing. Manisha was very easy to talk to and a talented chef and, under her expert tutelage we cooked a very tasty meal. In the past we had always been sent recipes and this time was no exception. What was exceptional was the background information contained and the clear detailed recipes. For anyone interested in cooking Indian dishes this is a must do.
Delicious fish curry
Voyage22441260382,Aug 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great morning with Manisha on the Indian Cookery course. Trip to the market to start with and then cooking and eating. I recommend doing the fish curry. It was delicious. Interesting, right pace, lovely food and Manisha was a great host.
Lovely cooking experience, well worth it.
SomiLondon,Mar 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A lovely way of spending a couple of hours. Great cooking and chat with Manisha, such a lovely lady. Never thought a salad with such basic ingredients could look and taste so good, and as for the prawns in coconut as the main……….
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