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Viator · group up to 6 pax

Indian Cooking Class in Pondicherry

4.9(69)Pondicherry1 hour
VIATOR5.0(13)TRIPADVISOR4.9(56)

Description

Come and discover the taste of Indian cuisine! Learn how to prepare a traditional South Indian lunch with a variety of rice, a main gravy (veggie, fish or chicken), some side dishes and a dessert. We offer mainly 30 different recipes and you can chose the ones you like or the ones you have never heard of. We have a wide range of vegetarian and vegan items, too. Book this class and share this wonderful experience with you family and friends!

Tour Options

Indian cooking class

Highlights

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional chef
Lunch

What's included

Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional chef
Lunch
Not included
Drinks

Traveller Ratings

4.9
69 reviews
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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Not recommended for child aged 4 and under
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multilingual guide

Reviews(69)

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Deeuk
February 19, 2026
Brilliant cookery course in Pondicherry

We did a cookery course with Manisha and cannot recommend it highly enough. We met at outside the market and she then took us through the market explaining what we needed to buy. We took a tuk tuk back to Manisha's apartment just 10mins away where we prepped and cooked dinner. We then had a lovely meal, chatting with the others in the group. Manisha was great at sharing her knowledge about South Indian food and cooking, very clear on her instructions and made the whole evening fun.

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sandrinewin
January 18, 2026
Races and Indian Cooking Court

We shopped for lunch at the local market.We could choose what we liked ,meat ,vegetables ,fish -Cook in a group -Taste -Digest Making tuk tuk A perfect day!

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Luronsophie
April 16, 2025
A human and cultural experience

We met a very beautiful person who explained to us with precision and patience 4 recipes. Experience the heart! Thank you 🙏

Operator response

Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire positif ! Je suis ravi d'apprendre que notre équipe vous a fourni un excellent service. Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que vous avez passé une excellente expérience au centre culturel SITA. Votre avis nous a illuminés. Toute notre équipe travaille sans relâche pour satisfaire nos clients, et nous y parvenons grâce à des clients exceptionnels comme vous. Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que vous avez apprécié notre cours de cuisine indienne. Nous l'avons trouvé très apprécié par nos clients. Votre commentaire nous a permis d'apprécier pleinement le service que nous proposons chez SITA. Nous vous remercions sincèrement d'avoir pris le temps de partager votre avis avec nous. Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau. Merci d'avoir choisi le centre culturel SITA. Merci et salutations. Équipe SITA

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SueJV
March 22, 2025
Excellent cookery class

This is a super cookery class, and a great way to learn about traditional Indian cooking. It was friendly, relaxed and fun. Shopping in the market was brilliant and our fish curry was delicious. I’d highly recommend this if you are in Pondicherry.

Operator response

Thank you so much for the positive feedback! I am happy to hear that our team provided you with the excellent service. We are so happy to hear that you had a great experience at SITA cultural centre. Your review made our day. Our whole team works very hard to keep our customers happy, but we can only do it thanks to the amazing clients like you and We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our Indian Cooking Class. we’ve found it to be a favourite among of our clients. Your comment has given valuable insight into the service that we provide at SITA. We sincerely thank you for taking time to share the thought with us. We look forward to the next time were able to guide you again. Thanks for choosing SITA cultural centre. Thanks & regards. Team SITA

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CathieB64
February 13, 2025
Fun and tasty cooking experience in south India

Really fun session with group of people fro all over Europe Visited the market and cooked lunch - tasty, relaxed and fun experience Highly recommend if you have a free morning here

Operator response

Thank you so much for the positive feedback! I am happy to hear that our team provided you with the excellent service. We are so happy to hear that you had a great experience at SITA cultural centre. Your review made our day. Our whole team works very hard to keep our customers happy, but we can only do it thanks to the amazing clients like you and We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our Indian Cooking Class. we’ve found it to be a favourite among of our clients. Your comment has given valuable insight into the service that we provide at SITA. We sincerely thank you for taking time to share the thought with us. We look forward to the next time were able to guide you again. Thanks for choosing SITA cultural centre. Thanks & regards. Team SITA

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A4813KPandym
December 15, 2024
Fantastic!

A really great time and a great host and chef. A great lunch in a great setting. Be brave and book it up. We wrnt as a couple. Gound it tricky to find but well worth it.

Operator response

Thank you so much for the positive feedback! I am happy to hear that our team provided you with the excellent service. We are so happy to hear that you had a great experience at SITA cultural centre. Your review made our day. Our whole team works very hard to keep our customers happy, but we can only do it thanks to the amazing clients like you and We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our cooking class. we’ve found it to be a favourite among of our clients. Your comment has given valuable insight into the service that we provide at SITA. We sincerely thank you for taking time to share the thought with us. We look forward to the next time were able to guide you again. Thanks for choosing SITA cultural centre. Thanks & regards. Team SITA

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Kirstine Gøtze K
September 28, 2024
A fun, authentic cooking experience in India

We attended an Indian cooking class at the Sita Cultural Centre in Pondicherry, and it was a fantastic experience. Our group of four had a private session where we began by planning the menu: chicken biryani, dal fry, and carrot halwa. Our wonderful guide, Manisha, then took us to the local market, where she introduced us to the vendors, selected the vegetables, and explained the various lentils and spices as we gathered our ingredients. After returning to the cultural centre by auto (tuk tuk), we began preparing the vegetables and cooking. It wasn't a formal training session, but rather an incredible, hands-on introduction to Indian cuisine and flavors. Manisha walked us through the spices and showed us how to recreate the dishes at home. The three hours flew by, and the meal was absolutely delicious. We highly recommend this class for anyone looking for a fun, authentic cooking experience in India!

Operator response

Thank you so much for the positive feedback! I am happy to hear that our team provided you with the excellent service. We are so happy to hear that you had a great experience at SITA cultural centre. Your review made our day. Our whole team works very hard to keep our customers happy, but we can only do it thanks to the amazing clients like you and We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our Indian Cooking Class. we’ve found it to be a favourite among of our clients. Your comment has given valuable insight into the service that we provide at SITA. We sincerely thank you for taking time to share the thought with us. We look forward to the next time were able to guide you again. Thanks for choosing SITA cultural centre. Thanks & regards. Team SITA

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Graham_L
September 21, 2024
How to cook restaurant quality Indian food.

We have done cooking classes before and they have all been good and the chef at each has been personable and taken time to talk about the dishes we are preparing. Manisha was very easy to talk to and a talented chef and, under her expert tutelage we cooked a very tasty meal. In the past we had always been sent recipes and this time was no exception. What was exceptional was the background information contained and the clear detailed recipes. For anyone interested in cooking Indian dishes this is a must do.

Operator response

Thank you so much for the positive feedback! I am happy to hear that our team provided you with the excellent service. We are so happy to hear that you had a great experience at SITA cultural centre. Your review made our day. Our whole team works very hard to keep our customers happy, but we can only do it thanks to the amazing clients like you and We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our Indian Cooking Class. we’ve found it to be a favourite among of our clients. Your comment has given valuable insight into the service that we provide at SITA. We sincerely thank you for taking time to share the thought with us. We look forward to the next time were able to guide you again. Thanks for choosing SITA cultural centre. Thanks & regards. Team SITA

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Voyage22441260382
August 17, 2024
Delicious fish curry

We had a great morning with Manisha on the Indian Cookery course. Trip to the market to start with and then cooking and eating. I recommend doing the fish curry. It was delicious. Interesting, right pace, lovely food and Manisha was a great host.

Operator response

Thank you so much for the positive feedback! I am happy to hear that our team provided you with the excellent service. We are so happy to hear that you had a great experience at SITA cultural centre. Your review made our day. Our whole team works very hard to keep our customers happy, but we can only do it thanks to the amazing clients like you and We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our Indian Cooking Class. we’ve found it to be a favourite among of our clients. Your comment has given valuable insight into the service that we provide at SITA. We sincerely thank you for taking time to share the thought with us. We look forward to the next time were able to guide you again. Thanks for choosing SITA cultural centre. Thanks & regards. Team SITA

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SomiLondon
March 4, 2024
Lovely cooking experience, well worth it.

A lovely way of spending a couple of hours. Great cooking and chat with Manisha, such a lovely lady. Never thought a salad with such basic ingredients could look and taste so good, and as for the prawns in coconut as the main……….

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