Indian Cooking Class in Grand Rapids

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Indian Cooking Class in Grand Rapids

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 6 guests
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Language
English
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Digital Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Dive into Indian culinary arts with a hands-on cooking class in Grand Rapids. Master chicken curry, rotis, and chai from scratch. Relish a shared meal and cultural tales with a seasoned host.

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10 meals

Experience Details

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

Sample Menu

STARTER
Homemade Chai
Traditional Indian tea made with fresh spices
MAIN
Chicken Curry
Traditional Indian chicken curry made from scratch- no packaged sauces!
MAIN
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.

What You Get

Dinner
Tea and coffee
Coffee and/or Tea
Alcoholic beverages
You may feel free to bring your own wine or beer to enjoy with the class!

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

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.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

1509 Sierra Ave NW, Sierra Avenue Northwest, Kent County Michigan, United States, US, 49534

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Guests will meet at my home, where the cooking experience takes place. Detailed arrival instructions and the exact address will be provided after booking confirmation. Street parking is available.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Reviews
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Nalini's Indian Cooking Class: A Hands-On Journey Through Authentic Flavors
June 20, 2026

I had the pleasure of attending Nalini's first Indian cooking class hosted at a cozy Chicago condo and it was an absolutely delightful experience! Nalini came all the way from Grand Rapids to shar...read more

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