Indian Cooking Class in Grand Rapids

5.0 (3 reviews) 3 h 30 min Free cancellation

out of 5

3 reviews

5.0

Indian Cooking Class in Grand Rapids — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Indian Cooking Class in Grand Rapids, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Step into a warm and inviting home kitchen for a hands-on Indian cooking experience that immerses you in the heart of India’s culinary traditions. Learn to prepare classic dishes from scratch, including traditional chicken curry, fresh handmade rotis, and authentic Indian chai, all using wholesome ingredients and freshly ground spices. With over 30 years of cooking experience and a passion for sharing Indian culture, the host creates a relaxed atmosphere reminiscent of cooking with family. This class not only teaches traditional techniques but also shares stories about Indian food and culture, culminating in a delightful meal enjoyed together at the end.

Small-group setting for personalized attention
Learn to make chicken curry, rotis, and chai from scratch
Led by a host with over 30 years of experience in Indian cuisine
Enjoy a freshly prepared meal and cultural stories at the end

Cooking Classes Small Group Short term availability Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof

At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Nalini's Indian Kitchen

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Dinner
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic beverages: You may feel free to bring your own wine or beer to enjoy with the class!

Itinerary

Guests will be welcomed into my home kitchen for a warm and hands-on Indian cooking experience. The class begins with homemade Indian chai while we discuss the spices, ingredients, and traditional techniques used in Indian home cooking. Together, guests will learn how to prepare authentic Indian chicken curry completely from scratch using fresh ingredients, onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and hand-ground spices. I will guide guests step by step through the cooking process, explaining how to layer flavors and properly cook with Indian spices without using pre-made sauces or mixes. Guests will also learn how to make fresh rotis by hand, including preparing the dough, rolling the rotis, and cooking them on the stovetop. After cooking, everyone will sit down together to enjoy the freshly prepared meal in a relaxed family-style setting while sharing conversation and stories about Indian culture and food traditions.

Stop 1

Homemade Chai — Traditional Indian tea made with fresh spices · Chicken Curry — Traditional Indian chicken curry made from scratch- no packaged sauces! · Roti — Indian flatbread made fresh using whole wheat flour and water. Guests will learn how to knead, roll, and cook soft rotis by hand on the stovetop. · Traditional Indian Sweet — Traditional Indian sweets sourced from a local Indian grocery store. You'll get to try popular desserts enjoyed in Indian households.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Guests will meet at my home, where the cooking experience takes place. Detailed arrival instructions and the exact address will be provided after booking confirmation. Street parking is available.

End point

Guests will meet at my home, where the cooking experience takes place. Detailed arrival instructions and the exact address will be provided after booking confirmation. Street parking is available.