Organic Cooking Class Sigiriya TASTY TASKS

5.0
(12 reviews)

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Join an authentic Sri Lankan cooking experience in Sigiriya, where you’ll create a full traditional meal from scratch in a warm, local home. Discover the rich flavors of local spices, pick fresh ingredients straight from the garden, and take part in hands-on preparation of several delicious curry dishes. After all your hard work in the kitchen, sit down and enjoy the feast you helped bring to life.

Example Menu

Starter

Belimal With Hakuru

herbal drink like Belimal with Hakuru

Main

Rice and Curry

Rice and Curry: The national dish, rice is served with a variety of curries, including dhal (lentil), Lake fish, chicken, and vegetable curries

Dessert

curd and kithul honey & tropical fruits

You'll enjoy a sweet ending with Sri Lankan curd and kithul honey, followed by fresh tropical fruits such as watermelon, banana, or pineapple,

What's Included

Bottled water
Full Sri Lankan meal (vegetarian and vegan-friendly)
All cooking ingredients and equipment
Took Took from around not over 5 km free

Meeting and pickup

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What to expect

Experience the rich flavors and traditions of Sri Lankan village life through this hands-on cooking class designed especially for travelers. You’ll be welcomed with a refreshing herbal drink like Belimal with Hakuru (dried belimal flower tea with natural palm sugar), followed by an introduction to Sri Lanka’s most beloved spices and ingredients.

Together, we’ll prepare a variety of traditional Sri Lankan dishes, using methods passed down through generations. You’ll cook using clay pots, coconut spoons, and even a firewood stove for an authentic village-style experience.

Some of the items you may learn to cook include:

Parippu (Red Lentil Curry)

Pol Sambol (Coconut Salad)

Jackfruit or Mango Curry

Pol Roti (Coconut Flatbread)

Halapa (Sweet jaggery and kurakkan leaf snack)

Brinjal Moju (Spicy-sweet eggplant pickle)

Steamed Rice with traditional accompaniments

While cooking, you’ll also learn about the health benefits of local ingredients such as turmeric, moringa, and cinnamon.

Once cooking is done, sit down and enjoy the full meal you’ve prepared. The experience is interactive, fun, and perfect for anyone curious about authentic Sri Lankan life and cuisine.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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