About this tour
A three-hour hands-on cooking class in [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) where you'll master the foundations of Indian cuisine alongside a professional chef. You'll learn to navigate the spice pantry—from identifying individual aromatics to blending masalas—and understand how ghee underpins regional dishes from Goa to Bengal. By the end, you'll have both the knowledge and written recipes to recreate what you've made at home.
Highlights
- Identify and blend whole spices like cardamom, cloves, and cumin
- Master ghee preparation and its role in Indian cooking
- Learn two essential masala blends from scratch
- Cook and plate a full meal under chef guidance
- Small group setting with professional tuition
- Take-home recipes and techniques
What to expect
You'll start by exploring the spice rack—learning where each ingredient comes from, how to store it properly, and why it matters. The chef will walk you through ghee clarification, then guide you through preparing components of an Indian menu that showcases regional variation. Expect to handle knives, taste as you go, and adjust seasoning to your preference. Midway through, you'll sit down to eat what you've cooked, with wine or beer to match. It's collaborative rather than lecture-based; there's time for questions and real technique rather than rushed demo cooking.
Good to know
Let the class organiser know about dietary restrictions when booking. Hotel transport isn't included; plan your own way there. Aprons and all equipment provided. Gratuities aren't factored into the price.
Frequently asked
- How long does Indian Cooking Master Class take?
- Indian Cooking Master Class runs for approximately 3 hours.
- How much does Indian Cooking Master Class cost?
- Prices start from AUD $197 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Indian Cooking Master Class run?
- This tour operates around Australia. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Indian Cooking Master Class?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. AU & NZ Travel earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original AU & NZ Travel summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.