Cooking classes @ Aryavilla heritage, Varkala

5.0
(24 reviews)
Trivandrum, India

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

This is more than just a cooking demonstration — it is a chance to experience Kerala food the way it is traditionally prepared at home.

You will cook together with us, learning about local ingredients, spices and traditional cooking methods while preparing several authentic vegetarian Kerala dishes. The recipes can be adjusted for those who prefer less spicy food, so everyone can enjoy the flavours without setting their mouth on fire.

The experience is relaxed, personal and hands-on. After cooking, you will sit down together and enjoy the meal served on a traditional banana leaf, accompanied by a few additional Kerala dishes.

Experience real home-style cooking, good food and a taste of everyday Kerala life.

Example Menu

Main

Rice

Main

Sambar

Main

Aviyal

Main

Betroot pachadi

Main

Okra curry

Starter

Chutney

What's Included

Bottled water
Lunch
All cooking equipment and aprons.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Aryavilla Heritage

Reach Police Aid post in Helipad and find in front of that a small way into the village between Mohan's resort and Oottupura restaurant. Follow this way and when it will finish turn right to Aryavilla heritage building. It will take 1 minute to reach us from Helipad.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

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.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Supplied by Cooking class with Suresh

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