Learn 5-6 & Eat 9-10 Veg & Non-Veg Authentic Dish in a Delhi Home

Indian cooking becomes far less mysterious when you make it beside a family in their own home. With Malika and Anurag, you’ll prepare several vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, then sit down to a meal that includes curry, kebab or tikka, lentils, biryani, naan, and dessert.

I like the hands-on format, which is aimed at cooks of all skill levels, and the warm, personal setting. I also like that Malika asks about food preferences and restrictions ahead of time. One practical concern: the meeting point is Nishat Park in Dwarka, and private transport is listed as not included, so confirm the pickup plan before booking.

Key points to know

• Cook in Malika and Anurag’s family home: This is a private activity for your group, not a large public class.
• Prepare and taste at least 10 dishes: Expect snacks, breads, rice, main dishes, lentils, vegetables, and dessert.
• Menus can be adjusted: A pescatarian guest had a customized Diwali meal that included egg curry.
• Start time is 3:00 pm: The class and dinner extend into the evening and take about six to seven hours.
• The meeting point is in Dwarka: Nishat Park, Sector 15, Dwarka, Delhi, is the stated start and end point.
• The price is $120 per person: Group discounts are available, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time.

Arriving at a Delhi family home in Dwarka

This experience begins at 3:00 pm at Nishat Park in Sector 15, Dwarka. Dwarka is in southwest Delhi, so you should allow plenty of time to reach the meeting point, especially if you are staying far across the city.

The tour information refers to hassle-free hotel transfers, but the included services list says private transportation is not included. That is an important detail, not a minor footnote. Ask Indiavaluetrips to confirm exactly where you will meet Malika and Anurag and how you should get back afterward.

Once you arrive, the evening starts gently. You’ll have an introductory chat with your hosts and choose masala tea, coffee, or another traditional Indian drink. This opening matters because the class is built around conversation as much as cooking. You are not simply handed a recipe and sent to a counter.

The activity is private, so only your group takes part. That makes it easier to ask questions, work at a comfortable speed, and discuss food preferences without holding up a room full of strangers.

Tea, pakora, chaat, and a proper start

The first food is not the main meal. You’ll begin with two Indian snacks, including mixed vegetable pakora, street-style chaat with green sauce, and dahi bhalla. The exact combination may vary, but the purpose is clear: you start tasting before you start cooking.

This is a useful introduction to the contrast in Indian food. Pakora brings crisp batter and spice. Chaat often combines sweet, sour, salty, and hot notes in one dish. Dahi bhalla adds cool yogurt to the mix. You get a quick lesson in balance before the more involved cooking begins.

I like this part because it gives you something to talk about while you settle in. If you have never cooked Indian food, you can ask about ingredients and flavors as they appear on the plate. If you already know the basics, you can focus on how this family uses them at home.

The snacks also help set expectations for the quantity of food. This is not a small demonstration followed by one tasting spoon. You’ll be eating through several stages, so arrive hungry but not starved.

Cooking at your own pace with Malika and Anurag

The main class focuses on making Indian food approachable enough to repeat at home. Malika and Anurag both take part, and the class is designed to move at your speed.

That point is especially useful for beginners. Indian recipes can seem difficult because they often involve several spices, separate cooking steps, and unfamiliar breads. A private class lets you stop and ask why a step matters instead of trying to copy everything at once.

You’ll take part in preparing a selection of foods rather than simply watching the hosts cook. The menu covers both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, with a choice of chicken or mutton curry and a choice of tikka or kebab. You’ll also work with lentils, a dry vegetable dish with cottage cheese, biryani, naan, and dessert.

The class is not presented as a fixed professional cooking course with a printed syllabus. It is closer to learning through a family meal. That can be a strength if you want practical guidance and cultural conversation. It may be less suitable if you want exact measurements, formal culinary instruction, or a certificate.

A past pescatarian guest had the menu changed for a Diwali-themed dinner, including egg curry. That gives you a useful idea of the hosts’ flexibility, but you should still explain restrictions before the day of the class. Do not wait until cooking has started.

The menu: from curry and lentils to biryani

The dinner includes one chicken or mutton curry. Curry is one of the broadest words in Indian cooking, so do not expect a single universal style. The value here is seeing how your hosts prepare it in their own kitchen and how they explain its place in a home meal.

You’ll also make one type of tikka or kebab. This adds a different texture and cooking style to the menu. Alongside it comes lentil preparation, a daily staple in many Indian homes, and a dry vegetable dish with cottage cheese.

The combination is well planned for a first lesson. You get a saucy main dish, a grilled or roasted item, a legume-based dish, and a vegetable course. Each one shows a different way of building a meal, rather than giving you five versions of the same curry.

Biryani provides the rice course. The stated menu lists mutton or chicken biryani, though the precise choice should be confirmed if you have dietary limits. Biryani is also one of the more useful dishes to learn at home because it can serve as a complete meal, but it may involve several steps and careful timing.

Naan rounds out the meal. Bread is a highlight for many people because it turns cooking into a physical task. You are not just tasting spices in a sauce. You are working with dough and seeing how bread fits into the meal.

Finally, there is homemade dessert. No specific dessert is named, so ask if you want to know what will be served on your date. The meal is designed to include at least 10 different Indian dishes and foods when the snacks, breads, sides, mains, rice, and dessert are counted.

A lesson in food, family, and Indian occasions

The strongest part of this activity is not just the number of dishes. It is the chance to talk about why food matters in Indian life.

Malika and Anurag discuss customs, regional differences, celebrations, and the role of food at different occasions. One menu was built around Diwali, which shows how the class can connect cooking with a festival rather than treating each recipe as an isolated item.

The hosts also come from distinct cultures, traditions, and faiths and live together as a modern Indian family. That gives the evening a personal angle. You can learn about daily life through the way they share a kitchen, plan a meal, and welcome someone into their home.

I would treat this as a cultural conversation with cooking at its center. The format leaves room for personal stories and comparisons between societies. If you enjoy asking questions, you’ll get more from the evening than someone who wants to stay silent and simply follow instructions.

At the same time, the amount of conversation can vary with your group. A quiet group may focus more on food preparation. A curious group may spend much of the evening discussing family traditions and customs.

How long the evening really takes

The experience is described as approximately seven hours, while the cooking class itself is described as about six hours. With a 3:00 pm start, you should expect to remain with the hosts into the evening.

That length is worth considering. It gives you time to cook, eat, talk, and ask questions without rushing through every recipe. It also means this is not a quick activity to fit between major sightseeing stops.

I would keep the rest of your evening open. The class begins with drinks and snacks, continues through preparation, and ends with dinner at the home. Trying to squeeze in a late show, a distant restaurant booking, or another organized visit could make the schedule uncomfortable.

The private format helps the long duration feel more relaxed. You are not being moved from one station to another on a strict timetable. Still, six to seven hours is a serious commitment, so book it because you want a full evening centered on food.

Is $120 per person good value?

At $120 per person, this is not a cheap meal or a basic group cooking class. The price makes more sense when you count what is included: a private class, a large multi-course dinner, snacks and drinks, the chance to cook several dishes, and extended time with a local family.

You are paying for access to a home setting and personal attention. A restaurant meal can give you more polished service, but it will not teach you how the dishes are made or provide the same chance to discuss family customs.

The value is strongest for a small group that will use the instruction. If you plan to take notes, ask about ingredients, and cook Indian food at home, the class can justify the cost. If you mainly want a meal, $120 is a high price for dinner, even with many dishes.

Group discounts may improve the cost for friends or family traveling together. Because transportation is not included, add the cost and time of reaching Dwarka when comparing this with a class closer to your hotel.

The activity has a five out of five rating from 18 submitted ratings, with 100 percent recommending it. That is a small sample, so I would not treat it as a guarantee. Still, the repeated praise points to the same strengths: Malika and Anurag create a welcoming setting, adapt the food, and make beginners feel comfortable.

Who should book this cooking experience?

I would recommend it most strongly to:

• First-time visitors who want a home-based food experience rather than another restaurant meal.
• Couples, families, and small private groups who enjoy long conversations.
• Beginners who want to learn at a gentle pace.
• Vegetarian and pescatarian diners who need a menu adjusted in advance.
• Anyone who wants to understand how food connects with Indian festivals and family life.
• People with enough time for a full evening in Dwarka.

It may not suit you if you want a short class, a central Delhi location, a formal culinary school setting, or guaranteed hotel transport. It is also worth checking the menu if you need strict dietary control, since the standard meal includes chicken or mutton options.

The activity is near public transportation, but the supplied details do not identify a specific metro station, route, or hotel pickup arrangement. Plan the journey carefully and confirm the meeting instructions before the start date.

Booking, cancellation, and practical planning

Confirmation is provided when you book. The stated meeting point is Nishat Park, Sector 15, Dwarka, Delhi, and the activity ends back at the meeting point.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the local start time. Cancellations or changes made inside that 24-hour period are not refunded or accepted.

Tell the hosts about dietary restrictions when you reserve. The pescatarian Diwali menu with egg curry shows that changes are possible, but the menu should be agreed in advance rather than assumed.

Bring an appetite and a willingness to participate. This is most rewarding when you treat the kitchen as a place to ask questions, not just a dining room where food arrives.

Should you book Malika and Anurag’s Delhi home cooking class?

Book it if you want a personal evening with a family, hands-on cooking, and a large meal that covers far more than one signature dish. The chance to make curry, lentils, a vegetable and cottage cheese dish, biryani, naan, and dessert gives you a broad introduction to Indian home cooking.

The main caution is practical: the class is in Dwarka, lasts much of the afternoon and evening, and private transport is not clearly included. Confirm the meeting and return arrangements before paying.

For food lovers, curious beginners, and anyone who values conversation as much as the meal, this is a strong choice. For a quick activity or a centrally located cooking lesson, choose something else.

FAQ

Where does the cooking class start and end?

It starts at Nishat Park, Sector 15, Dwarka, Delhi, India, and ends back at the same meeting point.

What time does the experience begin?

The stated start time is 3:00 pm.

How long does the activity last?

The experience lasts approximately seven hours. The cooking class itself is described as approximately six hours.

Is this a private activity?

Yes. Only your group participates in the activity.

What food and drinks are included?

The experience includes Indian masala tea or coffee, snacks such as mixed vegetable pakora, street-style chaat with green sauce, and dahi bhalla. Dinner includes chicken or mutton curry, tikka or kebab, lentils, dry vegetables with cottage cheese, chicken or mutton biryani, naan, and homemade dessert.

Can the menu accommodate dietary restrictions?

Menu adjustments are possible. A pescatarian participant received a customized meal that included egg curry. Share your requirements when booking.

Is transportation included?

Private transportation is listed as not included. The overview refers to hotel transfers, so you should confirm the exact pickup and meeting arrangement with Indiavaluetrips.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded or accepted.