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The 10 Best Classes & Workshops in Kerala, India
Kerala (/ˈkɛrələ/), called Keralam in Malayalam (where Kerala is the adjectival form), is a state in South India on the Malabar Coast. It was formed on 1 November 1956 following the States Reorganisation Act by combining Malayalam-speaking regions. Spread over 38,863 km (15,005 sq mi), it is bordered by Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Lakshadweep Sea to the west. With 33,387,677 inhabitants as per the 2011 Census, Kerala is the thirteenth-largest Indian state by population. It is divided into 14 districts with the capital being Thiruvananthapuram. Thiruvananthapuram is the largest city in the state. Malayalam is the most widely spoken language and is also the official language of the state.
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1. FLAVOUR Cooking Class
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5.0 based on 113 reviews
Providing Indian style cooking class - duration one and half to two hours
Reviewed By lucybI3305BM
We had a great time learning how to make several dishes. Meera passed on her recipes and knowledge and we cooked a feast. Her husband expertly showed us how to make the accompanying chapatis. We then ate our meal and it was the best meal ever! Beautiful fresh ingredients. Do visit her and do this class one evening, you won’t regret it! Thanks Meera
2. Maria's South Indian Cooking Class
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5.0 based on 258 reviews
Reviewed By wilv402 - Wamberal, Australia
The class is at Maria’s house in Fort Kochi. I learned a great deal about cooking with spices. With Maria’s guidance the class of five cooked Kerala Fish Curry, Chicken Masala, Dahl and a coconut vegetable dish. It was all delicious. Maria provides copies of the recipes and willingly shares her knowledge of Kerala food and cooking. Well worth a visit.
3. Khan's Cooking Class
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By smith_shelley85
Khan is back in Varkala cooking up a storm! He will take you to the market and let you choose the freshest ingredients, then show you how to make the yummiest Keralan food with his own twist. He is a patient teacher and I highly recommend his class!
4. Jasmin Villa Homestay Cookery Class
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By RachaelB268 - Christchurch, New Zealand
My husband and I were lucky enough to spend an evening with Jasmin. We learnt how to make 6 keralan dishes. We could have made it more hands on but decided to sit back and take notes and watch Jasmin’s mastery. The food was amazing and Jasmin and her husband Stanley were excellent hosts. Highly recommend it. They also run a Homestay so you could eat Jasmin’s amazing food morning and night if you stayed!
5. Nimi's Lip Smacking Classes
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5.0 based on 197 reviews
Nimi SunilKumar Award-winning culinary demonstrator and award-winning author of cookbook "Lip-Smacking Dishes of Kerala " (Gourmand world cookbook winner of the third Best local cuisine book in the world) and "4 o'clock temptations of Kerala "conducts classes on authentic Kerala cuisine in most afternoons. Enjoy, taste and learn the magic of Kerala cuisine with her. Limited seats only. Guests are requested to book for the classes directly through the email address or by phone. Kindly book your seats at the earliest!
Reviewed By katiemH6564OH
An amazing afternoon spent with Nimi has taught me so much about Keralan food. As someone with fairly limited cooking skills and no previous experience cooking Indian food, the class was not intimidating and the explanation extremely clear. Nimi starts with an in depth explanation of spices and how they are used in keralan cooking, how things compares to north Indian cooking, tips on how to cook with the spices and suitable substitutes if you can find those spices back home. After this we started preparing the dishes Nimi had chosen for us, she gave us all a chance to get involved with various tasks and made sure to explain each step and answering any questions. After a few hours we could finally enjoy the fruits of our labour, which were delicious! Nimi is very knowledgable, patient, humble and brought good humour to the afternoon. She even encouraged us to email her with any questions whenever we liked. Nimi is understandably only able to conduct classes for 2 or more people. As I was travelling on my own, I asked if there were any upcoming classes already confirmed that I could join. She kindly organised a class for me and another solo traveller who had enquired and I'm so glad it worked out, the experience was amazing.
6. Veda Wellness Ayurveda Spa & Yoga Centre
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5.0 based on 125 reviews
Veda Wellness, A destination for the Wellness and Healthy Holiday!!! Veda Wellness believe in the wisdom of Ayurveda. We provide traditional Ayurvedic therapy as well as yoga in a blissfully peaceful environment. Veda is specializing in the ancient discipline of Hatha Yoga. We have different wellness therapy to provide high quality health to individuals.We have qualified Yoga teachers. At our Veda Wellness cafe - we provide Ayurveda, wellness organic food including fruit juices & shakes. Veda Wellness not only provide you with a comfortable Stay, Wellness cafe, a yoga studio, a small Wellness library and an organic store. Veda Wellness explores the value of food in our health & well being from nutritional, spiritual and environmental perspectives. We are specialised in Vegetarian, Vegan/Raw food, Healthy Smoothies, Juices, Aquaponics grown Veg salads & Live catch Fish, Wellkery etc. We conduct Cooking class which includes Vegetarian, Vegan, South Indian/Kerala Veg & Non Veg dishes.
Reviewed By Andyforrester12
The Veda Wellness honestly was superb. I would definitely recommend it to anyone staying in Cochin. Joseph and his team surpassed themselves with their hospitality nothing was too much trouble. I arrived on my own as a newbie to solo travel and was immediately made feel comfortable and relaxed. I was then joined by my husband and son who were bowled over by Veda. It is fairly basic but has everything you could possibly need. Joseph is an exceptional yoga/meditation teacher, the cooking course was fun and informative, the massages a lovely addition and the food delicious. Don’t go anywhere else if you are looking for an authentic home stay.
7. Marari Yoga & Kalarippayattu Flow Centre
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
Marari Yoga & Kalarippayattu flow Centre (Agni Yoga Centre) is located west side of Kattoor water tank in Alappuzha. We offer different courses in Hatha Yoga & Kalarippayattu. Kalarippayattu is a traditional martial art form of kerala. Kalari flows are good for our whole body and mind. It improves our stamina , power, and flexibility. In Hatha yoga , we are teaching loosesning exercise, Asanas, different types sun salutations and moon salutations, pranayama, and yoga nidra. when you arrive at Kattoor water tank, please you ask Akichan Home. village people will show you my home.
8. Neema's Kitchen
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5.0 based on 303 reviews
Neema's Kitchen is not a Cookery demonstration class but its a Hands on Experience of Indian Cookery.
Reviewed By Wander743460
Our group of six adults had a really interesting and enjoyable afternoon with Neema as she guided us through a variety of recipes in her immaculate kitchen. The introduction to the various spices and other ingredients that she uses was followed by a hands on cooking lesson of several varying dishes culminating in a wonderful meal for us to consume in a perfect conclusion to the lesson. Hard copies of the menus to take away with us was also a nice touch. We found Neema to be a really lovely and engaging person with a real passion for her cooking and a genuine desire to share her knowledge with others. Would thoroughly recommend.
9. Palm Tree Farm
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5.0 based on 37 reviews
Situated by the riverside, this organic farm offers you an unforgettable experience of picking fresh vegetables and cooking authentic Indian/Kerala dishes with the help of experienced chefs. The ambiance is soothing and the place very hygienic. Besides learning to prepare traditional dishes, you will also get an opportunity to learn about various spices used in Indian cuisines, learn to drape sare
10. Pranam Yoga Joseph
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5.0 based on 47 reviews
We began Pranam Yoga with the aim of spreading the authentic knowledge of traditional Yoga with all its spirituality to the world. Pranam Yoga was started by Joseph, a serious Yoga practitioner who has more than 38 years of experience in teaching Yoga. We were always able to provide the best training and individual attention to each of our students, and that is what we think is unique about us. Pranam Yoga was started 25 years ago and was registered with the International Yoga Alliance in 2018 to provide authoritative Yoga training to learners from around the world. Over these years, we have successfully completed more than 2000 classes. Our 200 hours Yoga TTC program is among the best training programs which promise overall discipline of the body and mind. Also, the program is popular among the best Yoga classes in Trivandrum. We invite all those who love Yoga and its purity to our Yoga teacher training in Varkala, to raise their skills to the sublime level.
Reviewed By csuidan - Lombok, Indonesia
I started coming to Jospeh during my time off my other practice, but this quickly changed and his classes started to be part of my daily routine. He has developed his own style of yoga that really resonated with me. He takes you through warm ups and exercises created to open the body into the more advance positions. Joseph has an incredible understanding of the human body and knows how to teach us, how to manipulate certain parts of our bodies to come into these postures. His knowledge and experience of yoga is amazing, HOWEVER, the thing that made him most stand out for me is his true passion and energy everyday in class. To watch someone smile, laugh and truly enjoy teaching and practicing is inspiring! You will leave his classes feeling more alive, invigorated and energized for life! I will be back to see him for sure!
