Private South Indian Cooking Class in Bangalore with a Local

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 5 guests
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English, Tamil
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Immerse in a private South Indian cooking class in Bangalore. Learn authentic Tamilian cuisine with a local expert. Cook, dine on banana leaves, and enjoy a true cultural experience.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Sundarii's biggest passion is cooking and now she is excited to share her knowledge and teach everyone about authentic Tamilian culinary traditions. You will be welcomed into her home with a refreshing glass of paanagam (jaggery drink) or lemon juice. Then begin your South Indian cooking class with a masterclass on spices used in South Indian cuisine. Help Sundari cook two dishes from scratch. After cooking, you will sit down and eat together the labor of your work. Your meal will be served the traditional way, on banana leaves and if you'd prefer you can even sit down and eat with your hands - the most authentic way a meal is relished in India!


• Private South Indian cooking lesson in a local's home

• Learn to cook two dishes from scratch

• Get a masterclass on spices used in South Indian cuisine

• Experience Tamilian hospitality and enjoy a home cooked meal, served on banana leaves

• Introduction to South Indian cuisine, culture and culinary traditions

• Vegetarian options available

Sample Menu

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Meat Sample Menu:
Rice, Kola urundai (mutton kheema balls), Chettinad chicken curry, Aval kesari (sweet dish made with flattened rice)
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Vegetarian Sample Menu:
Rice, Thanjavur kadamba sambar (lentil-based vegetable stew), Urulai kizhangu kara kari (potato curry), Aval payasam (rice pudding)

What You Get

All Fees and Taxes
Homecooked Meal
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Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good To Know

  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • You can choose one option between the vegetarian and meat menu's
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Menu may vary depending on the season

What You’ll Experience

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. You will be welcomed into Sundarii's home with a refreshing glass of paanagam (jaggery drink) or lemon juice. She will give you a glimpse into her everyday life and also share about Tamilian food, ingredients and culinary traditions. Join Sundarii in her home kitchen for a two hour hands-on cooking class. Begin with a masterclass on spices used in South Indian cuisine. Then help Sundarii cook two dishes from scratch. You will learn to make either the appetizer or dessert and the main dish. Sundarii will share a lot tips and tricks, some secrets that have been passed down through generations and her treasured family recipes, while you cook together. After cooking, you will sit down and eat together the labor of your work. You can choose between a vegetarian or meat meal.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Vibhutipura, Bengaluru Urban Bangalore Division Karnataka, India, IN

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Please meet your host directly at her apartment in Vibhutipura. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
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 minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Wonderful time cooking lunch and more
March 10, 2025
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We had a lovely afternoon with Sundarii and her husband cooking lunch together. A more patient and generous couple you could not find. Of course the food was delicious but the best part was spendin...read more

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A valuable and fulfilling experience!
December 24, 2024
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We had an absolutely wonderful time with Sundarii and her lovely family. Our three-day culinary journey to learn southern Indian cuisine was truly unforgettable. She prepared a menu that perfectly...read more

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Great food and company with Sundarii
July 24, 2024
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Had a great time being hosted by Sundarii who was very hospitable and also knowledgeable. We made Aval kheer and potato capsicum curry, both delicious. Great experience overall, would highly recomm...read more

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A Very Good Experience
March 08, 2024
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I had a wonderful time with Sundarii and her daughter, Nevi. I learned about the main ingredients of South Indian cooking and had a great meal. Sundarii asked what type of food I was interested in,...read more

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Cooking class with April - Just Perfect !
February 11, 2020
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Today we had the chance to experience our best activity (and meal) of our trip ! April is a beautiful person and a really great teacher/cooker. She made us cook everything and discover a lot of ...read more

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