Hands-on Indian Cooking in a Real Indian Home

Step into our home for a culinary journey, preparing a meal with traditional recipes.

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What you’ll do

This experience is hosted in English.

5.0 out of 5 stars, from 155 reviews

, May 2026

I had a wonderful time at JD’s Indian cooking class. The experience felt incredibly personal from the start—small, warm, and thoughtfully curated. JD doesn’t just teach recipes; he explains the “why” behind each step, which made it genuinely useful and easy to recreate the dishes later. What stood out most was how immersive it felt. From understanding spices to getting hands-on with the cooking process, it was engaging in every sense. It didn’t feel like a class—it felt like being welcomed into someone’s home and culture. Highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for an authentic and meaningful introduction to Indian cooking.

Keshav

New Delhi, India

, April 2026

I spent the day with JD touring old Delhi so it only made sense for me as female traveler to do a cooking class with him. I got to meet his family and experience Indian cuisine in an Indian home. The food….oh Em Gee…delicious 🙂‍↔️. I loved the rice pudding. I loved that he had me very involved in the cuisine. Most importantly, I loved learning about the different spices. You would not regret booking this activity.

Sandra

Georgetown, SC

, March 2026

I am an Indian and it was great to see the way the fine-tuning and tweaking was done and I know the boys in the group with me will find it easy to replicate it all. Such patience our host chef had, way too experienced and hats off to the energy he had. I would really like to add God bless him as whoever comes for a class will surely benefit with his experience and background. I live fairly close by but was most intrigued with the reviews etc. Already passed the word to other friends and acquaintances and am so glad I opted to join this. Time just flew. I think he gave us extra time, too. Kind, gentle soul!

Sangeeta

New Delhi, India

, March 2026

Cooking with JD and his father was an exceptional experience. Both welcomed us warmly into their home and instantly made us feel at ease and like old friends. We spent our evening laughing, learning to cook a delicious dinner, and breaking bread together. The meal was honestly one of the best I’ve ever eaten, and afterwards JD provided the recipes for each item we made together, so *hopefully* I can recreate them myself at home. I appreciated that JD reached out ahead of the experience to inquire whether we were vegetarian or non, and if there were any food sensitivities. I can’t recommend this experience enough if you find yourself in Delhi! (And come hungry!)

Caitlin

Reston, VA

, February 2026

This was a wonderful experience, I would highly recommend. It was great to be fully embraced as a guest in JD’s home, interact with his parents, and gain the confidence to make various Indian dishes. I’m not a full-versed cook and JD made everything so easy to do. He is a well versed cook, as there is no doubt anyone from rookie to experienced would enjoy this. All that said, the best part (and I should have mentioned earlier the food was tasty too!) is as the conversation and company we had as we prepared the meal and then ate it.

Will

Madison, WI

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Where we’ll meet

Greater Kailash-1

New Delhi, Delhi, 110048

About me

I'm Jd, a true Delhiite. My family has run a restaurant for three generations, since 1956. I grew up in a big, Punjabi family, always eating or planning the next meal. Cooking and eating together was how I learned to show love and share happiness. I've been organizing cooking classes and food tours in Delhi for seven years.

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