Private Tour

Malee Cookery Lessons

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

We do cooking demo of Sri Lankan healthy curries. We do old traditional way of cooking. Eight different curries including one seafood dish as well. You can come and discover about Sri Lankan cuisine.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Learn to cook an authentic Sri Lankan meal inside an authentic village kitchen hosted by a local family. 8 Dishes will be cooked using primitive tools as well as a few modern tools so you can cook these meals when you are at your home. So roll up your sleeves, with the help of us you can start experiencing the cooking process of this rich indigenous selection with distinct differences in taste in the low country, hill country, and northern regions of the island.

Sample Menu

main

rice & Curry

dessert

fruit salad

main

Fish Ambul Thiyal (sour fish curry)

There are plenty of fish curries but ambul thiyal, or sour fish curry, is one of the best. Cubes of firm fish, cooked in a blend of spices

main

Gotu Kola Kanda

Part soup, part herbal porridge, this traditional nutritious green concoction is Sri Lanka’s age-old natural answer to a sugar

main

Kottu roti

slicing roti flatbread together with meat or vegetables, garlic and spices on a large iron skillet. Another favorite roti is the sweet pol roti,

dessert

Watalappam

Watalappam is a coconut custard made with coconut cream or thick

main

Pol Sambola (spicy coconut garnish)

Pol sambol is a traditional Sri Lankan food that is made with grated coconut, red onions, chillies, and a variety of spices.

main

Kiribath (milk rice)

It is made by cooking rice with coconut milk and a small amount of salt until the grains are soft and sticky.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Bottled water

Lunch

All Fees and Taxes

Dinner

Breakfast

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Malee Cookery Lessons

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Reviews

5.00

24 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great cooking lesson!
Anna W,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was fantastic experience. Warm family atmosphere and delicious food. During lesson you will learn how to cook different currys and sri lankan food in general as sambala. All ingredients come from Malee garden, it is fresh and organic.Dont eat two days in advance, you will make enormous amount of food during classes! Definitely recommended ❤️
Sri Lankan Cookery with Malee
michelai978,,Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very nice experience, Malee welcomed us in her home, She is very kind and lovely. Cooking (and then eating) an autentic Sri Lankan food with fresh products.
Amazing not to be missed experience!
N2878EMtanyaw,,Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is a wonderful authentic experience done at Malee’s home. We had a lesson with just our family of 5. It is a hands on cooking lesson and was definitely the best meal we have had in Sri Lanka! Amazing to experience traditional cooking on an open fire too. Malee is warm and welcoming and an excellent cook! I’m so glad we didn’t miss out on this experience!
722evied,,Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Malee was a fantastic host. We really enjoyed this cooking class, where we learned to cook three different curries. We were cooking in the middle of Malee's house, a very nice vibe. At the end of the evening there was a table full of tasty dishes and side dishes and we were allowed to eat. We recommend it to everyone! We enjoyed it very much.
Wonderful class
Maps233851,,Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful class, your tastebuds will appreciate the decision to book here! we learned how to cook 4 different curries and various side dishes - Do not eat before taking this class, you will regret not being able to eat everything that you make will Malee
Great experience!
yintep2025,,Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I really enjoyed this cooking workshop! We made several curries and side dishes that were each very tasty with fresh ingredients. We also learned different techniques such as making coconut milk ourselves. The workshop was also nicely situated in the green and Malee and her family are very friendly:)) I will definitely be making the recipes again at home, thank you for this experience!
Decadent food
Discover40909134420,,Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Malee is super friendly and she makes the whole experience amazing! The food is delicious and is so much we couldn’t finish it all! Highly recommend going you won’t regret it!
Best Cooking Class in Sri Lanka!
laurenrobb,,Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Malee was so so friendly and taught us how to make 6 different curries, 3 different sides and provided us with rice & fruit amongst all the dishes we made. The food was amazing !! Would recommend to anyone.
Amazing, do not look past
I4927YTsarahl,,Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Incredible food, amazing host and very good way to spend an afternoon. Highly recommend. You can see how much Malee cares, and she goes above and beyond
Amazing cooking class
paulinepr60,,Jun 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did a cooking lesson with Malee as a family it was great! She shows us the different spices and makes us participate to make the typical dishes. We shared a great time with family I recommend.