Immerse yourself in the rich flavors of Sri Lanka with an authentic cooking class in Jaffna. The class takes place in a beautiful traditional Tamil home that is over 150 years old and Surrounded by a small vegetable garden, country chickens, and friendly goats, you will experience true village life.
You will cook in a traditional home kitchen using clay pots and fresh local ingredients. The experience begins with a warm welcome and a refreshing homemade masala herbal tea. After a short introduction, you will start your hands-on cooking journey.
Prepare pittu , Jaffna-style seafood curry, seafood fry, a selection of vegetable curries, fresh homemade sambal, and a traditional Tamil dessert. Along the way, you will learn about Sri Lankan spices and how they are used in everyday Tamil cooking.
Then sit and enjoy the meal you prepared, traditionally served on banana leaves, in a warm and homely atmosphere.
At the end of the class, you will receive a PDF recipe guide so you can recreate these delicious dishes at home for your family and friends.
Please view sample photos taken by our guests to see the experience from a real traveler’s perspective.