Top Kerala Classes & Workshops

Keralan cuisine can be tricky to master alone, so make the most of your south India vacation by learning the basics from a local chef. On this small-group lunchtime class in Varkala, you’ll be welcomed into a traditional house and learn to create different flavors, spice combos, and classic dishes, from "sambar"—lentil and vegetable stew—to pineapple chutney. Finish by joining your companions to lunch on your creations served “thali” style—on round platters and banana leaves.

Learn to cook authentic Keralite dishes in a private, hands-on workshop held in your instructor's home in Aleppey. Better understand the ingredients and techniques that make Kerala’s cuisine so tasty and distinct—you couldn’t learn this just by dining in a restaurant. Experience Kerala's culture through cooking and enjoy the 3-course meal you prepare. This class suits all skill levels and includes a recipe booklet to take home.

Foodie travelers will love the chance to learn to cook dishes from Kerala from a local chef. During this hands-on lesson you’ll learn to cook a range of curries and breads that are specific to Kerala. These might be different from Indian food you’ve cooked before. Find out more about the special blend of spices needed and learn tips and tricks you can practice at home.

Relax and unwind during this traditional ayurvedic massage, conveniently located in Fort Kochi. Head to a pancakarma center for a private experience using homemade oils and herbal medicines. Massages take place in a thatched hut made from coconut leaves using time-honored techniques. Longer multi-day homestay retreats with ayurvedic treatments and yoga lessons are also available.

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Join a local in Kochi for a private home cooking class highlighting traditional Konkani cuisine—making two different dishes from scratch. It's a hands-on introduction to local food that's a unique alternative to a restaurant experience, and the private format ensures you'll have time to make a personal connection while savoring the meal you've prepared.

Enjoy a private cooking class in Kochi with Freeda, where you learn to prepare traditional Kerala dishes such as Kerala-style chicken stew, fish curry, and karimeen pollichathu. After cooking your meal, sit down to dine with your host, who provides local beer and a western-style dessert at no extra cost.

Kerala has a rich culinary tradition, and this private cooking class lets you learn to prepare a traditional Syrian Christian sadhya meal in a local home. You'll cook dishes usually reserved for festive banquets and then enjoy the meal together, savoring a home-cooked South Indian feast with a glass of local beer included.

Unique experience for the traveler is he/she may experience the culture of great Indian kitchen and ayurvedic property of food that we consume everyday also, they can explore local vegetable, meat, spice and fruits markets.