Hands-on Indian Cooking Class in a Mumbai Home

Hands-on Indian cooking class in Mumbai, learn to cook authentic dishes with Lavina in her home kitchen. Looking for fun things to do in Mumbai or interested in learning authentic Indian cuisine? Join Lavina for a 1.5-hour hands-on Mumbai cooking class where you’ll learn to cook two traditional Indian dishes. During this interactive cooking class, Lavina will teach you how to fry crispy dosas (please note, the dosa batter needs to be fermented in advance, so it will be pre-prepared for the class), prepare a flavorful potato stuffing, and make a delicious semolina pineapple halwa. She will guide you step by step through the cooking process, while sharing stories, tips, and culinary traditions that are passed down through generations. This is not just a cooking class; it's an opportunity to immerse yourself in Indian food and culture, while learning to cook a home-cooked meal loved by locals. After cooking, sit down together to enjoy the meal you helped prepare.

Authentic local food experience in Mumbai - dine with a local family! Lavina lives in a cozy apartment in Santacruz, an upscale residential neighborhood near Juhu Beach, with her husband and twins. She invites travelers to experience the rich flavors of Mangalorean cuisine through a home dining experience in Mumbai. This unique experience is perfect for those looking to connect with Indian culture through food, enjoy traditional Indian dishes, and dine in the comfort of a local's home. Lavina hails from Mangalore, a coastal city in Southern India known for its distinct culinary traditions. During your visit, she will share some of her favorite Mangalorean dishes that she grew up eating, offering you an authentic taste of her heritage.

The experience begins with a welcome drink and an introduction to Indian spices, followed by a seat at the family dining table. Here, you’ll enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal served the traditional way—on a banana leaf or a steel thali. The meal includes an appetizer, chicken pepper fry, pickles, and salad, followed by a main course, chicken stew paired with spongy appams (rice pancakes, and dessert such as payasam, followed by traditional mukhwas (mouth refreshers). End the meal with a refreshing cup of filter coffee, a beloved South Indian classic. This local food experience in Mumbai offers a true taste of Indian culinary traditions and is an ideal way to immerse yourself in the culture and flavors of Southern India. Whether you're visiting Mumbai for the first time or exploring the city's rich heritage, Lavina’s home dining experience promises to be a memorable and authentic culinary journey.