Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class in New York, Upper West Side

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3 hours
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4 - 4 guests
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English, Hindi
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Join Kavitha for a hands-on vegetarian cooking class in her Upper West Side home. Learn to craft three authentic Indian dishes, explore spice benefits, and discover Ayurvedic secrets.

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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

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Cooking class with your host Kavitha
Gratuities
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

Upper West Side, New York County New York, United States, US

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Please meet your host at her studio apartment on the southern end of the Upper West Side of New York City. To get here via public transport, walk two blocks from Columbus Circle (A, C, B, D and 1 trains). Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
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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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Earliest available date: May 30, 2025
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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