Traditional Bengali Cooking Class in Kolkata in a Local Home

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Earliest Date Available: September 18, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
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3 hours
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Max 4 guests
Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
Language
English
Location
Duration
3 hours
Group size
Max 4 guests
Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
Language
English

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 US$81.62  per guest
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Earliest Date Available: September 18, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
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Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local's home. Debjani delights her guests by preparing authentic Bengali dishes that showcase the culture she is very proud of. Having spent over 30 years in the hospitality industry with notable groups such as Taj and Oberoi, Debjani loves to host people from all over the world, hear their stories, learn about their cultures, and introduce them to delectable Bengali dishes. She is fond of cooking the dishes she grew up eating, using recipes she learned from her mother and grandmother. Join Debjani in her home kitchen to try your hand at cooking authentic and flavorful Bengali dishes. • Private Bengali cooking lesson in a local's home • Introduction to Bengali cuisine and culture • An authentic, home-cooked Bengali meal, prepared using traditional ingredients and recipes that have been passed down through generations • Vegetarian and lactose free options available
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Homecooked meal
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Private cooking class with your host Debjani
Hotel pickup and drop-off
This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. You can enjoy this experience at Debjani’s cozy, artistic apartment situated in Kolkata, which ​​upholds a perfect juxtaposition between the old world and the modern. Join Debjani in her kitchen to try your hand at cooking authentic and flavorful Bengali dishes. She uses recipes passed down from her grandmother and presents it in a modern way. You will help Debjani make Bengali masoor dal (lentils), begun bhaja (eggplant fritters) and shorshe bhapa chingri or maach (steamed prawns or fish in a mustard sauce). You can expect your cooking class to last for about 1.5 hours, after which you will be sharing the meal that you prepared with Debjani and her family (when they are home).
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Steamed rice
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Bengali masoor dal (lentils)
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Begun bhaja (eggplant fritters)
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Shorshe bhapa chingri or maach (steamed prawns or fish in a mustard sauce)
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​Shukto (traditional mixed vegetables)
DESSERT
Rosogulla or rosogolla payesh
Meeting Point

South City Mall, Prince Anwar Shah Road, Kolkata Presidency Division West Bengal, India, IN, 700068

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Meet your host Debjani at her apartment on Prince Anwar Shah Road, the block next to Southcity Mall. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

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美和 田March 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Mother in Bengal

It's like being invited to a friend's house. In warm hospitality I've been able to sit back and learn Bengali cuisine. It was a very fruitful time. I am also grateful that they taught me more about culture and history as well as cooking. I continue to travel the world and participate in cooking classes, but I am increasingly captivated by Fauci! Thank you very much for your support♪

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Paul BNovember 2025 • TripAdvisor
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Traveling Spoon Doesn’t Disappoint (Again)!

We did the in-home meal with Debjai, not the cooking class. Everything was perfect. One of our group was a little in the fence about Bengali cuisine, which can sometimes overemphasize sweetness and fruits. (The rest of us were excited.) Debjai put together an incredible tasting menu of dishes that she inherited from her grandmother. A highlight was the banana flower salad, which reminded us of a similar Thai dish that we’ve enjoyed before. Debjai is a fantastic host. She helped guide us to he...read more

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Response from ViatorNovember 11, 2025

Thank you so much for sharing this thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear that your in-home meal with Debjani was such a memorable experience. It’s wonderful that she created a beautifully balanced Bengali menu and shared dishes passed down from her grandmother, what a special way to experience the region’s rich culinary heritage. We’re also so glad you felt cared for and welcomed throughout your visit. Your kind words about Traveling Spoon mean a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your continued trust in our experiences. We hope to host you again on another unforgettable food journey soon!

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nehakX119TKOctober 2025 • TripAdvisor
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A Must-Do in Kolkata – Authentic Bengali Home Dining Experience

The highlight of my trip to Kolkata! I had the most incredible home-cooked Bengali meal at Debjani’s beautiful, centrally located home. She welcomed us like family, and the setting, filled with antiques and artwork, was absolutely charming. The meal was delectable: masoor dal, begun bhaja, shorshe bhapa chingri, maach, and the perfect finish - mishti doi. Every dish was flavorful and prepared with love. It was also lovely to meet Debjani’s friends and share stories, it felt like having lunch wit...read more

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Compass47837892029December 2024 • TripAdvisor
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Highly recommend

It was great experience to join a wonderful dinner through the tour. Cuicine was so delicious that I couldn't stop eating. The owner's hospitality is very warm so I promise you that you wil have an unforgettable dish which is rich in aroma and passion.

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luino78October 2024 • TripAdvisor
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an experience you absolutely must live

I highly recommend this experience if you are in Kolkata. My husband and I arrived at our host Debjani's house and she welcomed us and made us feel at ease right away, in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Her family also made us feel at home. We learned how to make delicious dishes and had fun chatting about many topics. Debjani is an excellent cook and it was a pleasure to learn from her. The hours flew by enjoying good food and talking to nice people. I thank Debjani and her family so much...read more

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