Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class in New York, Upper West Side

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US$131.85 per guest

Adult x4

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Earliest available date: September 10, 2026

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

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

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

New York

Duration

3 hours

Number of Guests

4 - 4 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

Other

Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Family-friendly, Private Experience

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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

Experience Details

Kavitha has been in the food business for many years, she ran an Indian street food business in the outdoor markets of Brooklyn and Manhattan. She comes from a family of yogis and people who believe that the key to good health lies in good nutrition. Kavitha has first-hand seen the positive effects that simple tweaks in nutrition can have on a person's physical, mental and spiritual health, without compromising on taste. She promotes a simple, plant-forward lifestyle. Kavitha is passionate about teaching guests Ayurvedic inspired cooking, especially to those who are looking to move towards meals that are planet-friendly, healthy and adventurous.

• Private vegetarian Indian cooking class in a locals home in Upper West Side

• Learn to cook three dishes from scratch in 2 hours

• Learn tips and techniques involved in Indian cooking, and the medicinal benefits of spices

• Introduction to Indian cuisine, culture and culinary traditions

• Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options available

Sample Menu

STARTER

Indian bread stuffed with sweet potato mash

MAIN

Basmati pilaf with vegetables, seasonal spices and herbs and a side of raita

MAIN

Paneer makhani, Indian cheese in a tomato and butter sauce

MAIN

Daal (lentils) with kale - can be vegan

What You Get

Cooking class with your host Kavitha

Gratuities

All Fees and Taxes

Hotel pick up 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, vegan and gluten free option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Menu may vary depending on the season
Private, personalized experience

What You’ll Experience

Join your host Kavitha in the galley kitchen of her NYC studio apartment and learn to cook a traditional Indian meal from family recipes that she has perfected. Your hands-on vegetarian Indian cooking class will last about 2 hours, during which you will learn to cook three dishes from scratch. Some of the dishes you might learn to cook are daal (spiced lentil soup), paneer makhani (Indian cheese in a creamy sauce) and south Indian vegetables or basmati pilaf with spices and herbs. Enjoy learning about the tips and techniques involved in Indian cooking, and the medicinal benefits of spices before you sit down at the table to share the meal you helped prepare with host Kavitha.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

220 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Avenue, New York County New York, United States, US, 10025

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Please meet your host at her studio apartment. 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.
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Reviews

5.0

based on 2 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Wonderful Indian Cooking Class

December 29, 2023

Our family had a wonderful cooking demonstration with Kavitha. She is a great host and takes time to explain the different spices and history of the food that we prepared. The meal was delicious ...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Great time cooking Indian food

November 20, 2023

Kavitha was a great host who taught us all about Indian cooking! We enjoyed a great meal of makhani paneer, garlic naan, and dal. Would definitely recommend.

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