Durga Cooking Class
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Udaipur, India
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Try your hand at Indian cooking in the home of a local home chef with this cooking class. Your instructor, Durga, will teach you how to make all sorts of savory dishes, including dal (lentils), chapati (flatbread), and a main dish. After class, you and your fellow students will sit down to dine on your creations.
- Learn to cook vegetarian or non-vegetarian dishes
- All ingredients and utensils will be supplied
- Taste your dishes after class
- Small group sizes ensure personal attention from your instructor
Sample Menu
Main
palak paneer
Starter
veg pakoda
Deep fried fritters made with seasonal vegetables
Main
Dal Makhanni
Black dal with indian spices and herbs
Main
Chapati
Indian flatbread made with wholewheat flour
Main
Veg. Pulao
Basmati Rice with all vegetable and indian spices and herbs
Starter
Masala Tea
made with milk and ginger and indian herbs
Main
Paratha
Crispy layered Indian bread greased with butter
Starter
Chutney
Indian mint and cilantro sauce
What's Included
- Food tasting
- recipe book
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Black Pepper339, Panduwari, Gadiya Devra Marg, Hotel Gangaur Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313004, India
BLACK PEPPER HOMESTAY
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
- Near public transportation
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Featured review
sarahharbour1970
This was just the best experience! Durga and her husband taught us to cook various dishes and breads in their own home kitchen. Their daughter Metali was the perfect host (and also offers walking tours of Udaipur). It was an authentic experience and we gained genuine new skills that we can take and use at home when cooking Indian food. Highly recommend Durgas cooking class to anyone interested in Indian food.
Reviews
5.0
based on 167 reviews
Debbie_G, Mar 2026
Durga was so fun and engaging!!!!!!!!! We all really enjoyed the evening in spite of our jet lag!!!!
Kimberly_B, Jan 2026
We really enjoyed our cooking experience with Durga’s and loved learning about Indian-style cooking. The variety of dishes and introduction to traditional spices were wonderful. The session did run longer than expected, and standing for several hours was a bit challenging, and a few of the dishes weren’t as warm as we had hoped. Overall, though, we truly appreciated the experience.
sarahharbour1970, Jan 2026
This was just the best experience! Durga and her husband taught us to cook various dishes and breads in their own home kitchen. Their daughter Metali was the perfect host (and also offers walking tours of Udaipur). It was an authentic experience and we gained genuine new skills that we can take and use at home when cooking Indian food. Highly recommend Durgas cooking class to anyone interested in Indian food.
Olivia_D, Jan 2026
Such a wonderful experience. Durga and her family are amazing hosts, we learnt lots of dishes and the food was delicious
Nicole_F, Dec 2025
We had an amazing experience with Durga and her family for our cooking class. She was a great teacher and allowed time for us to enjoy our pre-dinner (chai masala and poha) and our main course was so tasty. We got recipes sent to us afterwards to remember our cooking and try at home. We loved our time here and Durga and her family were incredibly kind welcoming.
Raj_K, Nov 2025
A warm welcome followed by clear instructions on hiw to cook classic Rajasthani dishes. These turned out to be delicious even though a rank amateur (me) did the cooking.
Durga and her husband Mukesh were both lovely. I would go again
Nicholas_A, Oct 2025
Durga walked us through making an entire meal, including chai masala, roti, paratha, jeera rice, and aloo muttar. Her husband taught us a meat dish as well. Their family is fantastic, they are so friendly, and they made wonderful teachers. Their home is lovely, and Udiapur is better for having them. Cannot reccomend more.
Edward_A, Sep 2025
Durga and her daughter Mitali were some of the nicest and most hospitable people we have encountered during our 2 week trip to India! They were very patient and kind. The meal we cooked (poha, masala chai, bhindi masala, pakora curry, and various breads - chapati, laccha, paratha) ended up being one of the best meals on our trip!
They also went above and beyond and offered to help buy local spices (including saffron and green cardamom) at local prices so that we would not get fleeced by the local spice vendors! Upon pickup on spices the following day, they offered us more food to try (pumpkin, kheer) and made us feel like they were part of their family. The only thing worth noting is that the kitchen area is partially open air so those who are prone to mosquito bites (like my wife) should probably use some repellent. Otherwise, it was a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend! They also offer a home stay which we did not get to experience but would have if we didn't book a hotel already! Thank you, Durga, Mitali, and the rest of your lovely family!
Suzy_L, Feb 2025
I felt immediately at ease and as a solo traveler and customer, that was the most inportant to me. Durga is patient, funny and detailed and gave me confidence that I could repeat and cook on my own back home! You chop, grind, flip, you do everything under her watchful eye. We made several veg dishes and we ate together for the first dish, then I was given privacy to eat the rest, so best of both worlds! I highly recommend this cooking class for solo and groups, of ALL ages (even kids) for a wonderful immersion experience in India!
Few details: She lives within the city in a lively pedestrian area on the top floor, a wonderful rooftop view/exterior patio. A thorough 17 pg cookbook and spice packet is shared after the 2-3 hr class. Come hungry and leave fulfilled, tummy and soul! Namaste!🙏
Ben_L, Dec 2024
Had a wonderful experience at this cooking class. Durga and Mitali were very friendly and helpful all throughout!
Bridget_G, Aug 2024
Lovely family and lots of recipes shared with us. Arrive hungry as you will have lots to eat - rotis, parantha, chicken masala, daal, masala chai & a sweet treat to finish! (Non vegetarian Rajasthani cooking lesson). Thanks
Evan_W, Feb 2024
We had a wonderful time with Durga. She is an absolute expert in the kitchen and we learned the joys and simplicity of Indian home cooking with some laughs along the way. I'd recommend this class to anyone spending a couple days in Udaipur.
Julia_N, Jan 2024
I really enjoyed this class. Durga is an excellent cook who clearly explains, teaches, entertains. I have enormous respect for this lovely lady. This was a hands on class and then we got to eat our dinner including the chapatis. Then we were sent all the recipes. Marvellous!
Natalie_G, Jan 2024
This was a great class! Durga knows what she is doing and is patient and entertaining. Fun, informative, and good food!
Alison_H, Sep 2023
I just loved my cooking class in Durga's home! I learnt a lot, the food was so delicious and so much of it, her family is lovely, I will definitely do this class again next time I'm in Udaipur! Thank you Durga!
Marcos_G, Oct 2022
Best cooking class we've ever had. Lovely family full of passion about what they are doing. Durga asked us what we would like to learn and we put in practice everything. The food was delicious, we got all the recipes and are feeling confident to Cook at home in Australia. The family told us great stories about them and were completely open-mind to answer all our questions about the country and culture. We love the experience and definetely recommend to everyone.
Sophie_H, Mar 2022
Amazing cooking class with the amazing Durga! Lasted around three hours. Food was delicious and quite healthy. Very flexible lesson which can be tailored to your needs.
Kathy_T, Nov 2021
My daughters and I did the Durga cooking class and loved it! We learned so much and had a delicious meal to celebrate all our hard work. I would highly recommend this class!
jaynehoward, Jan 2020
We had a brilliant time learning how to make the base for Indian Curries, from which we now know how to make chicken tikka masala, butter chicken and lal mas. we also learned how to make chapati and paratha bread - who knew it could be so easy! Plus a delicious vegetable puleo rice. So we feel we know the basics and can’t wait to get experimenting. We were given all the recipes though only downside was there were no quantities. So top tip from us is to write down everything quantities wise as soon as you leave, or take a pen with you to write as you go. We tasted everything we made and it was asGood as you would get in a top class restaurant. Brilliant value informatively, charming and friendly family. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Feb 2020
thanks a lot big hello fro Durga family
Elena_D, Jun 2023
La clase fue genial, con grandes explicaciones, con buena materia prima (se apreciaba después en el sabor de la comida)…pero lo mejor fue compartir con ellas la experiencia!
Además fue un regalo para mi marido (que disfrutó muchísimo) y ellas le regalaron por sorpresa una tarta con su nombre 💜
Para repetir!!
Veronique_L, Apr 2023
Beau moment partagé avec Durga. L’accueil était excellent ainsi que les mets cuisinés. La cuisine est grande et très propre. Durga est très professionnelle, charmante, patiente et souriante avec beaucoup d’humour. Nous recommandons vivement cette adresse.
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