South Indian Cooking: Tamil Brahmin Delights

Join Sundari for a hands-on Tamil Brahmin vegetarian cooking class. Learn, cook, and savor authentic South Indian dishes in a local’s home.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 7th Cross Street - Experience the warmth of Sundari’s home with a private cooking class that celebrates the vibrant traditions of Tamil Brahmin cuisine. Learn to create authentic South Indian vegetarian dishes, uncover the cultural stories behind each recipe, and savor your homemade meal served on a traditional banana leaf. This immersive…
What's Included
  • Private cooking class and meal with your local host Sundari
  • Immersive cultural and culinary experience
  • Private market tour (optional)
  • Non-alcoholic beverages
Meal Options
  • Vadai - Crisp and doughy lentil fritters served with a seasonal chutney
  • Sambar - Lentil and tamarind based vegetable stew served with rice
  • Rasam - Peppery broth of lentils and spices accented with lemon juice, tomatoes or tamarind
  • Kootu and kuzhambu - A variety of Indian vegetables stir-fried and in tangy curries
  • Payasam - A traditional South…
Additional Information

Explore the rich flavors of South India with Sundari in her Chennai residence as you create authentic Tamil Brahmin vegetarian dishes using traditional methods. From crunchy vadai and aromatic sambar to luscious payasam and filter coffee, you’ll have the opportunity to cook, enjoy a meal, and bond over recipes that have been cherished for generations….

Location
7th Cross Street
Meet your host Sundari at her home in the Adyar neighborhood of Chennai. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Passenger82081
Mar 23, 2026
Exceptional flavors and instruction - We made 3 delicious dishes together (paneer butter masala, potato and cauliflower dry masala, and Dal/lentils). Sundari also prepared some drinks and naan to go with the meal. She is a great listener, gifted cook, and exceptional teacher. She asked for my menu preferences and developed a menu based on that. I requested to learn about spices, and she explained ratios, and the timing to add spices to maximize their flavor. Each recipe had exceptionally well balanced spice profiles that I just loved!! We also walked to a small grocer so that I could buy the spices we used to bring home. This was a great experience. A short ride (15 min) Uber from ITC Chola. I highly recommend!
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Olevah
Feb 16, 2026
Fantastic food - Absolutely fantastic food. This is the best food that I have tasted in a long time. Sundari I also very good company. She and her husband have a beautiful home as well.
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280ll
Jan 9, 2026
When in Chennai. Calling food lovers - Exceptional welcome, wonderful and inspiring teacher, impressive results. We cooked with heart and soul, using few ingredients but adding magical spices along the way. Eating some of the best food, the laughter we shared and memories, will last forever! Thank you!
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Relax03175899993
Jun 15, 2025
Best cooking teacher ever - Sundari is an amazing teacher and cook, her classes are a delight to take and she is a wondering person to learn from. I had so much fun in this class and highly recommend to take her class. She not only teaches you how to cook yummy meals but also teaches the context behind Indian cooking and culture.
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Nikki_837
Apr 29, 2025
Great cooking and very nice moment - It was a wonderful experience! Sundari took contact with me in advance to explain exactly how to reach her home. It was perfect. She also ask me what I would like to cook, so I could choose traditional dishes of Tamil Nadu. After a warm welcome, she taught me very patiently how to make idly, dosa, coconut chutney,sambar and kootu. She gave a lot of explanation so that I can do it when I'll be back in Switzerland. She gave also a lot of explanation about life in Chennai and very good tips. It was a great pleasure to meet her and for sure, next time I go to Chennai, I'll take another lesson with Sundari. Thanks a lot dear Sumdari
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Margaretf442
Apr 5, 2025
Fantastic company, fantastic food - What a wonderful evening we spent in Sundari and Krishna's home. Having received the warmest of welcomes, we then spent our time in the kitchen enjoying a masterclass in Indian vegetarian cookery. I left the selection of dishes to Sundari, only asking for guidance on how to cook some main dishes. We were not disappointed. The instruction was clear and interactive. We only had to note down invaluable tips from Sundari, as she had already sent the recipes and VERY clear instructions on how to make the dishes ahead of our visit. On the menu: Vegetable Kolhapuri with rich makhani sauce / Mango yellow dahl / Aloo tikka saffron rice To supplement our meal, homemade naans, an aubergine side dish (ponchitta kathrikai curry) and raita were provided with a delicious honey fruit salad for dessert. Thanks also for ordering.our uber home. 10/10 experience.
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913yukiy
Mar 23, 2025
Great lessons - All the procedures were perfect and I learned a lot. And above all, the people are wonderful. I will definitely come again if I have the chance to go to India next time. Thank you.
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Ian_b
Mar 13, 2025
Cannot recommend enough - I had a spectacular experience. Sundari is a great host: when there was an issue with the booking, she went above and beyond to make sure I did not get overcharged. Her teaching style is very approachable, and she is an excellent conversationalist. She also made to give me additional recommendations for my time in Chennai. Overall, it was of my most enjoyable experiences in India thus far.
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Janewt1744ek
Feb 26, 2025
The best lunch in India - Sundari combines her skills as both a teacher and cook to deliver an authentic South Indian cooking experience. Her food is delicious and well balanced, underpinned by her extensive food knowledge, all done in an open and welcoming manner. Cooking with her is like going to a special friend’s kitchen and sharing knowledge and food. A thoroughly delightful experience. Thank you Sundari.
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365ayakot
Feb 17, 2025
simple but so delicious - Ms.Sundari is a very charming and heart warming teacher,she truelly consider about me and sugested me to teach me cooking what I really need. It was first time for me,so I learn simple and useful recipis,and I was very surprised that everything was so delicious at the same time.Especially,homemade dow of dosa and uthappam was so delicious.
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).