Cooking classes @ Aryavilla heritage, Varkala

Discover the flavours of Kerala through a relaxed, hands-on cooking experience in Varkala. Class is interactive, you will cook together and learn how traditional Kerala vegetarian dishes are prepared using local ingredients, fresh spices and simple home-style cooking methods. This is not a cooking demonstration where you simply watch — you will take part in preparing the dishes from start to finish. We will prepare around five traditional Kerala dishes together. The menu may vary depending on the availability of fresh ingredients, and recipes can be adjusted for guests who prefer less spicy food. Along the way, you will learn about the ingredients and spices commonly used in Kerala cuisine and how they come together to create the region's distinctive flavours. After cooking, it is time to enjoy the food together. Your meal will be served on a traditional banana leaf and accompanied by a few additional Kerala dishes. Whether you are an experienced cook or have never cooked Indian food before, this experience is designed to be fun, friendly and enjoyable — a chance to learn something new, share a meal and experience a little piece of everyday Kerala life.