Authentic Mangalorean Cooking Demo in Wilma's Bangalore Home

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Location
Duration
3 hours
Group size
Max 6 guests
Language
English
 US$55.10  per guest
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Earliest Date Available: November 3, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience
Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world
Why book with byFood?
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Visit a local home and learn about Mangalorean homecooking in this unique culinary experience. Your host Wilma will open her home to you and teach you about the foods she grew up eating and serves to her family. Wilma is a seasoned home cook and loves to entertain. During your one-hour cooking demonstration Wilma will show you how she prepares Mangalorean specialties like appams (South Indian crepes made with fermented rice batter) or sannas (small, fluffy steamed cakes) with a chicken stew and a seasonal vegetable curry. This experience is a wonderful way to gain insight into the local culture in Bangalore and spend time with a local who is eager to share her culture and cuisine with visitors!
Private cooking class with your host Wilma
Home-cooked Indian meal
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Wilma will welcome you with a warm smile into her beautiful home and will show you the the little garden where she grows her own herbs. As you sip a welcome drink,Wilma will introduce you to Mangalorean cooking, which features an amalgamation of spices combined with fresh coconut or coconut milk and fresh fish, meat and vegetables. A speciality from Wilma’s kitchen are Mangalorean-style breads, which are typically made from rice flour. During your one-hour cooking demonstration, Wilma will show you the art of making appams (traditional South Indian rice crepes made with fermented rice batter) or sannas (small, fluffy steamed cakes) with a chicken stew and a seasonal vegetable curry. Please note that this is a cooking demonstration, not a hands-on cooking class. Then join Wilma at the dining table to taste a variety of Mangalorean favorites, some of which may have been prepared in advance. End your meal together on a sweet note with kheer (rice pudding) or gajar halwa (carrot pudding). Please note, this is not a professional cooking experience, rather this is an opportunity is a visit into an authentic, local home to meet a local person and share the culture and cuisine together.
MAIN
chicken stew with hot appams (crepes made with fermented rice batter)
MAIN
salad and Indian lentils
DESSERT
kheer (rice pudding) or gajar halwa (carrot pudding)
Meeting Point

Windchimes, Hutchins Road, Bengaluru Urban Bangalore Division Karnataka, India, IN, 560005

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Please meet your host Wilma at her home, which is very close to Katherine Villa, senior citizen's home on Hutchin's Road, Cooke Town. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
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This experience ends at the meeting point.

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You’ll receive generous and friendly instruction on how to make delicious Mangalorean cuisine

Wilma was friendly and kind, and she introduced me to Mangalore’s famous dishes. I really appreciated how flexible she was with the menu. Not only did she prepare the main dishes, but she also provided delicious side dishes, making for a truly fulfilling experience!

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Response from ViatorMarch 16, 2026

Thank you so much for sharing your lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed learning how to prepare Mangalorean cuisine with Wilma. She truly enjoys introducing guests to the flavors and traditions of her hometown, and it is wonderful to know that her warmth and flexibility with the menu made the experience even more special for you. We are also glad you enjoyed the additional side dishes. Wilma takes great pride in making sure her guests leave the table happy and well fed. Thank you again for choosing Traveling Spoon. We hope to host you again on another culinary experience somewhere in the world.

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