Cook a full hands-on Indian meal in Tastesutra's cooking studio in Lajpat Nagar. Begin with an introduction to Indian spices — what they are, how they work, when to add them and how small changes in quantity can completely transform a dish. Then get hands-on in the kitchen as you cook a delicious five-course Indian meal from scratch, step by step, with your host. Once the cooking is done, sit down together and enjoy the feast you've created. Highlights Hands-on Indian cooking in a professional studio kitchen Learn how Indian spices work rather than simply following recipes Cook a complete five-course meal from scratch Sit down together and enjoy the meal you've cooked Recipes emailed after the experience Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available on request Perfect for couples, friends, families and curious food lovers looking to experience Delhi through its food, not just taste it.
I wish I could rate this 10/5 because it really was such a good class. The studio is also so warm and full of personality. Plus we learnt to make butter chicken with no butter or cream. We still use the recipes we learnt in the class. I do wish we had picked the option to go to the market as well, but maybe next time we are in town we will do that.
What a wonderful way to learn and taste Indian cuisine. Loved every dish we made.
Wonderful experience - very educational and fun! Tasted fantastic - excited to use what I’ve learned at home!
The cooking class was fun, informative, and in the end delicious! Well worth it!
Me and my parents attended à cooking class and dinner with Tastesutra. Anchal is a great teacher, she has clearly mastered her craft, the space is a beautiful place to learn to cook and thoughtfully laid out. I learned so much and I’m looking forward to going home and trying all these wonderful dishes again! Thank you Anchal.
What a great time and a fantastic introduction to India cuisine! Anchal and her team were funny, engaging, interesting, and amazing chefs! Our group had a wonderful experience and the food was delicious. Highly recommended and a must do in Delhi.
We had a wonderful time, we learnt so many things and then had a excellent lunch ! Thank you !
I had an amazing experience with Anchal. My class was 2.5 hours. I am here in India for two months and this stands out as such an incredible experience. I run a small kitchen in Northern California at. Yoga community. Anchal was very personable and made me feel at ease straight away. She was an exceptional teacher, clearly passionate and experienced as a chef. She explained the entire process and got me to taste the food after adding different ingredients, herbs and spices so I could see what adding those ingredients does to the flavors. She showed me how to make it and then I would make it. After we made everything we got to taste it all and it was the best food of my trip and I have been to some very nice restaurants. Exceptional food made with love and great skill. Anchal was amazing at making each stage simple to understand and explained very well. I have booked another class with her and will tell my friends who travel here regularly. I wish I could train with her regularly. This will be a memorable experience that I will treasure I thoroughly recommend these classes!
Sonal was friendly and warm and made us feel right at home. You can tell she just loves what she does and she is a great teacher and chef! Would highly recommend Tastesutra :)
My wife and I had the pleasure of taking a cooking class with Anchal Bhalla, director of Tastesutra Cooking School in Delhi, and it was an outstanding experience from beginning to end. One thing that immediately stood out to us is that Tastesutra is a dedicated cooking school that has been operating for 11 years. Having an actual school environment, rather than taking a class in someone’s home kitchen, creates a different kind of experience. Everything is designed around teaching, learning, and enjoying the food, and it reflects the experience Anchal has developed over more than a decade of teaching. We came away with a much deeper understanding of what makes Indian food so vibrant and delicious—and, perhaps more importantly, what it is NOT about. It’s not about using dozens of different spices, complicated procedures, or making food so spicy that you can’t taste anything else. One of my favorite lessons was Anchal’s explanation of the seven spices that form the foundation of the Indian spice palate. She demonstrated that when you understand how these flavors work together, you can create an enormous variety of Indian dishes without needing a pantry filled with dozens of spices. Anchal showed us how thoughtful combinations of spices can create layers of aromatic flavor that excite the palate rather than simply burn your tongue. As a culinary educator myself, I especially appreciated how expert she is as a cook, but also as a great teacher. The concepts and techniques she shared made perfect sense and were immediately applicable in a home kitchen. She has a wonderful ability to explain the "why" behind what she does, which transforms the class from simply watching someone cook into actually learning HOW to cook. Anchal is also charismatic, entertaining, and genuinely fascinating. Her stories about her own experiences, the way she cooks for her family, and her insights into the health benefits of Indian herbs and spices—and how their use changes with the seasons—added another dimension to the experience. I highly recommend taking a class at Tastesutra. You’ll certainly leave with a fantastic meal in your belly, but you’ll also leave with a new way of thinking about Indian cooking and culinary lessons that you’ll find yourself pondering—and using—for years to come.
Great cooking lesson with Anchul. Indian cooking demystified. We prepared great food together. Can’t wait to try by ourselves when we get home. Everything was super clean. Cooking school easy to find.
Amazing experience! A lovely personalised cooking class, great tips and trips! Highly recommended!!
I learnt so much in this workshop, highly recommend! It showed me how healthy, versatile and balanced the Indian cuisine can be in comparison to the restaurant food. Also got a lot of practical tips on how to use spices and when, and we got a list of recipes in the end to take home to try!
This was such a wonderful cooking experience. Anchal was absolutely lovely, accommodating me after I confirmed the booking at late notice. The kitchen was clean and had a lot of space, despite me being the only person on the day (monsoon season). Anchal was an excellent cook and teacher, not only did I learn hoe to cook several home staples of North India, Anchal also provided extraordinary insight into food culture, customs, and the science behind a healthy, balanced, and varied Indian diet. I learnt so much, I wouod highly recommend this to everyone, whether your a beginner Indian food cook or already have experience like me... you will learn something new regardless! Thank you, Anchal, I hope to visit again in the future.
The setting was professional, efficient and spotless. Our instructor was a great teacher — strong presentation and communication skills. She moved through the multi-course menu with us but still answered every question we had about the dishes but also about India, food, family life. She was really great. Good sense of humor, kind person.
Excellent cooking class learning about Indian food, spices and techniques. What we made can easily be replicated at home and was delicious.
What a great experience this turned out to be. Sonal was an amazing teacher and person. Her instructions made it seem easy, but I guess we'll see when I try these recipes somewhere else. What a delicious meal and so much variety to work with in the future. The time went by fast but it was amazing how much we got done in two hours and then - what a wonderful feast! Thank you Sonal! And Thank youth your helper who did so much in the background while you taught me these amazing lifeskill.
If you’re considering a cooking class in Delhi, I can highly recommend Tastesutra. I attended my second class there today, and once again it was an exceptional experience. Sonal, our chef for the session, was knowledgeable, warm, and incredibly welcoming. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere in the studio made me feel right at home. What I loved most was how hands-on the class was. We were involved in every step of the process, which not only made the experience fun but also gave me the confidence to recreate the dishes at home. Sonal explained the spices beautifully—how to use them, when to add them, and the flavors they bring. A special highlight of the day was making three different types of bread: Roti, Naan, and Baratha. Learning to prepare them from scratch was both enjoyable and rewarding. Overall, it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. If you’re looking for an engaging, authentic, and flavorful cooking adventure, Tastesutra is absolutely worth a visit!
Sonal was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Would recommend. Food tasted great too.
Absolute must for all Indian food lovers in Deli. Super friendly and fun event to experience. You were catered with cold water and lassi from the start and were able to understand and construct a series of meals in under a couple hours! Highly recommend!
This was an awesome thing to do when in Delhi - certainly my best experience here. Anchal is a great teacher, and it was so much fun to learn all about the subtleties of Indian cooking. I absolutely loved doing this.
A wonderful experience for all senses. Warm welcome, easy cooking, rich spice learning and delicious food. Truly memorable evening, highly recommended for anyone wanting authentic Indian cooking experience.
We had an excellent experience with Sonal! We learnt so many great recipes and can't wait to start making these dishes also at home. Thank you so much!
The best cooking class in India. Since then I can not stopp cooking Indian. Easy and tasty recipes with handy tips. We really had fun with Anchall. If my journeys bring me back to New Delhi, I will definitely book another class. We got a lot of recipes which are easy to cook at home.
A great experience on this cooking course. It was easy to follow as the teacher spoke brilliant English and explained the recipes really well. We were then emailed all the recipes and more.
Great food and great people! The staff is very knowledgeable and made for a great interactive experience!
My daughter and I had an amazing experience at Tastesutra. The food, which we cooked, was amazing. We learned how to make Indian dishes: the standard version (more fats) and the lighter version (eg, using cashews rather than creme). We can't wait to try the dishes at home. The bread, Chapati, is easy to make and wonderfully good. Thank you so much for a superb Indian treat.
Top experience with a delicious end 👍 We really enjoyed this course full of passion about indian cooking. Thanks again to Sonal who hás been a wonderful cooking teacher to us all 🤩 I recommend this to everyone who wants to really discover how indian cuisine can be good.
I couldn’t recommend this more - we had a fabulous experience and honestly, the food we made (under supervision) was the best curry we have had since arriving in India. It’s the gift that will keep giving because we’ll always remember this course when we cook our curries from now on.
My wife and I booked this Indian cooking class during our trip to Delhi, and it ended up being one of the absolute standouts of our entire visit. We came in as enthusiastic beginners and left feeling confident, inspired, and genuinely excited to recreate everything at home. Over the session we cooked five incredible dishes, each packed with flavour yet surprisingly achievable. What really set this class apart were the smart shortcuts, time‑saving techniques, and flavour‑boosting tips woven into every step. Instead of spending all day in the kitchen, we learned how to build authentic Indian depth quickly and efficiently — something we’ll use long after this trip. The instructor was warm, knowledgeable, and wonderfully patient, creating an atmosphere that felt more like cooking with a friend than attending a class. Every question was welcomed, every step explained, and every dish tasted better than the last. Whether you’re a confident cook or a complete beginner, this class delivers an unforgettable experience. We walked away with new skills, full stomachs, and a deeper appreciation for Indian cuisine. If you’re visiting Delhi, don’t miss this — it’s worth every minute.
My wife and I booked this Indian cooking class during our trip to Delhi, and it ended up being one of the absolute standouts of our entire visit. We came in as enthusiastic beginners and left feeling confident, inspired, and genuinely excited to recreate everything at home. Over the session we cooked five incredible dishes, each packed with flavour yet surprisingly achievable. What really set this class apart were the smart shortcuts, time‑saving techniques, and flavour‑boosting tips woven into every step. Instead of spending all day in the kitchen, we learned how to build authentic Indian depth quickly and efficiently — something we’ll use long after this trip. The instructor was warm, knowledgeable, and wonderfully patient, creating an atmosphere that felt more like cooking with a friend than attending a class. Every question was welcomed, every step explained, and every dish tasted better than the last. Whether you’re a confident cook or a complete beginner, this class delivers an unforgettable experience. We walked away with new skills, full stomachs, and a deeper appreciation for Indian cuisine. If you’re visiting Delhi, don’t miss this — it’s worth every minute.
A fantastic couple of hours cooking authentic home made Indian delights, wonderful host who shared her passion for simple ingredients made magical . Can’t recommend this trip enough.
Tastesutra is really a well organized and instructive experience. We have learned the essentials about Indian cousin and I'm looking forward to preparing all the dishes I've learned. The cook knows how to take care of her costumers. She sends you all the receipts and the photos she takes during the course. It was absolutely a great experience!
Fantastic simple recipes! Great interactive presentation! Teacher was clear and engaging
We wanted to attend a cooking course whilst in Delhi to learn the recipes that we’d experienced during our trip around northern India. We certainly picked an excellent course with Sonal and Kirty talking us through a 5 course menu of local recipes in a friendly and informative way that explained how these could be translated into healthy home cooking when we returned home. I’d encourage anyone visiting Delhi to find time to attend the course and learn the core techniques in a great environment.
Such a great learning experience with hands on opportunities to practice making multiple dishes, sauces and bread. Thank you for the personal attention. The dishes were bursting with flavor.
This was a commercial kitchen space that was run like a home kitchen. It was an intimate cooking class with just a few people. The menu covered different techniques and flavors and recipes that you could easily duplicate at home. We all participated in each dish. Everything of course was delicious and we had a fun time! The class is also in a fun neighborhood that looked very lively on a Saturday night! Recipe recipes were emailed to us before the end of the class. Our teacher was so warm and answered all of our questions.
What a find! I was delayed but they reached out and helped me to be sure I didn't miss out once I arrived. they made me feel welcome and calm when I finally arrived. I still was able to get all the cooking and recipes done in the time. There was so much information on spices and techniques. you could tell that she loved to cook and share. THE FOOD! Delicious. And much easier to cook than I would have thought. The depth of flavour of each dish was amazing. I even picked up tips on eating with my hands. The traditional Indian style of eating. A wonderful memorable evening. I will be back and highly recommend!
It was an excellent class. It was so much fun and we learned so much about spices and we cooked a five course meal. So enjoyable!
This class was a perfect way for us to wrap up a three week trip, and learn about the food we've been enjoying, while setting us up to prepare this delicious cuisine at home. Would be a fun class with a group, but worked great as a couple. Would also be a very fun and informative first thing to do on a trip. Highly recommend this if you're in Delhi and have the time to do so.
This was the most fun thing we did during a three week trip to India! The class was informative and would definitely be easy enough for a beginner cook while still interesting for someone who cooks every day. We didn't just learn some recipes, we learned how we can customize things and make dishes like these our own when we get home. I highly recommend this evening to anyone!
This was so informative and brilliant to learn the difference of what’s done in restaurants versus what’s done in Indian homes. Excited to good some at home :) Sonal was such a great teacher!
We really enjoyed this and had a lot of laughs doing it . It was a fun relaxing thing to do on our last day in Delhi. We learned lots along the way and even better the food was excellent , we can’t wait to try our hand at it at home.
Incredible experience! Highly recommend for anyone travelling to India. The teachers were amazing and so knowledgeable. The recipes could be adapted on the go to suit any allergies or food preferences. We learned so much and had so much fun too.
This was more than just a cooking class, this was a delightful intro into Indian culture through food. Our chef taught us so much about traditional Indian spices and how they can be combined in different ratios to totally change the flavor of a dish, which was so neat to practice and experience first-hand throughout the class. The best part was the group lunch where we got to eat all of the dishes we prepared, which were absolutely delicious! Thank you for a wonderful experience, I can’t wait to re-create these dishes at home!
Amazing experience. Super friendly super helpful and super delicious. Thank you again - I learnt so much!
Bucket list event ticked off. As a person with indian origin and now living in Australia for over 35 years always wondered on the mystery’s and art of cooking Tastesutra delivered in spades. From entry to end of the experience it was a journey of wonder and excitement We certainly witnessed great passion and emotion in what the team do Best use of a 3-4 hours culinary immersion Highly recommended
Anshal and Sonal were absolutely brilliant. In sync with each other and had great teaching skills. We learnt so many things and the food was amazing. A brilliant experience. Thank you so much.
Loved the experience. Anchal and Sonal are so welcoming and generously share there knowledge and expertise. They really know how to connect with their students and demystify the secrets of indian cuisine with so many tips and tricks. The dishes we made were delicious and easy to prepare which means we're going to put them to good use.
Fantastic 1 to 1 cooking class. I really appreciated learning different techniques and bases for dishes that I could use in different ways. I learned a lot and got to eat everything afterwards! Lots of things to practise when I get home. I can't wait!
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