Traditional South Indian Cooking Class in Chennai with Gayathri

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Chennai, India

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Sample Menu

Main

Traditional South Indian meal

Sambhar (lentil soup with vegetables), poriyal (stir fried vegetables), kuzhi paniyaram (rice dumplings), homemade curd, pickle, papad & filter coffee

Main

South Indian breakfast

Dosa (a thin pancake), sambhar (a tangy lentil soup with vegetables), medu vada (fritters) served with coconut chutney and filter coffee.

What's Included

Traditional South Indian vegetarian home cooking class
Home-cooked meal served on traditional vessels

Hotel pick up and drop off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Sri Poornavalli Apartment
77, Kamarajar Salai, GR Nagar, Ramapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600078, India
Please meet your host directly at her apartment in GR Nagar, Ramapuram. Exact address and contact details can be found on the ticket upon confirmation. Please check the 'before you go' section in your ticket. Above only offers neighborhood details.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Gayathri only offers a vegetarian meal. The menu may vary depending on the season.
If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 14 reviews

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LI_J, May 2025

This class was a wonderful dive into traditional South Indian home cooking. The step-by-step guidance for preparing kootu, sambar, and poriyal was incredibly helpful, and the emphasis on using simple ingredients to build deep, comforting flavors was truly appreciated. It felt just like learning from an elder at home—thank you for such an authentic experience!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that your cooking class with our host Gayathri in Chennai felt like learning from a family elder and that you enjoyed the step-by-step guidance in preparing traditional South Indian dishes like kootu, sambar, and poriyal. Gayathri takes great pride in sharing the heart of home cooking through simple, flavorful ingredients, and it’s so rewarding to know you had an authentic and comforting experience. Thank you for choosing Traveling Spoon - we hope to welcome you back for more culinary adventures soon! Warm regards, The Traveling Spoon Team