Indian Cooking Class in Grand Rapids

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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
Group size
Max 8 guests
Language
English
Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
Group size
Max 8 guests
Language
English

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 US$69.06  per guest
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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
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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!
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.
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.
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.

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No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.
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Authentic experience

We had such a wonderful experience! Our host was incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable, and made the entire cooking class so enjoyable. We especially loved how authentic the experience felt, from learning about the ingredients and traditional cooking techniques to preparing and enjoying the meal together. It felt much more personal and genuine than a typical cooking class. The food was absolutely delicious, and we walked away with some great memories and new things to try at home. We would highly ...read more

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Excursion67241533129June 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Exceptional Food and Even Better Company

This cooking class was such a wonderful experience from start to finish. The host made us feel completely at home, as if we were gathered in her kitchen with a mother teaching her daughters how to cook family recipes. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and incredibly personal. Not only was the food absolutely exceptional, but the stories she shared throughout the class made the experience even more memorable. She taught us about the different spices, explained the significance of various dishe...read more

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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 share her culinary expertise and it was worth every moment. The evening began with a warming cup of authentic Indian chai, which was exactly what I needed to soothe my allergies and clear a mild headache. It set the perfect tone for what was to follow. The menu was a beautiful spread of authentic Indian f...read more

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