Cooking classes in Udaipur usually last 2–4 hours and cost roughly ₹1,500–3,500 per person. Home classes with a local family teach everyday dishes like dal, gatte, roti and chai; restaurant classes are more structured. Most end with you eating what you cooked, and many include a market visit.
Key facts
- Typical length: 2–4 hours
- Typical price: about ₹1,500–3,500 per person
- Common dishes: dal baati, gatte ki sabzi, chapati, masala chai
A cooking class is one of the best ways to spend a hot afternoon in Udaipur, and you leave with recipes and a full stomach.
Two kinds of class
| Home kitchen | Restaurant or school | |
|---|---|---|
| Setting | A family’s kitchen, often in the Old City | A restaurant or dedicated cooking space |
| Feel | Personal, chatty, everyday food | Structured, with printed recipes |
| Group size | Small, 2–6 | Can be larger |
| Dishes | Dal, gatte, sabzi, roti, chai | Often includes more elaborate dishes |
What you’ll cook
Typical menus include:
- Masala chai, made the local way.
- Chapati and paratha, rolled and cooked on a tawa.
- Dal with tempering.
- Gatte ki sabzi.
- A seasonal vegetable.
- Dal baati churma in longer classes. See dal baati churma.
Price and time
Roughly ₹1,500–3,500 per person for 2–4 hours. A market visit to buy spices and vegetables adds time and is worth it.
How to choose
- Want to meet a family? Choose a home class.
- Want detailed recipes? Choose a structured class.
- Dietary needs? Ask in advance; most can do vegetarian, vegan or Jain.
- Short on time? A 2-hour chai-and-roti class still teaches a lot.
Book through us
We can arrange a class in a family kitchen as part of a trip. See things to do or ask us. More dishes in the Udaipur food guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cooking class cost in Udaipur?
Roughly ₹1,500–3,500 per person, depending on length, group size and whether a market visit is included.
Can vegetarians and vegans join cooking classes?
Yes. Most classes are vegetarian, and many can adapt recipes for vegans.
Can you arrange a cooking class?
Yes. Our team can book a class in a family kitchen; ask through our contact page.
