Kathmandu's No. 1 Cooking Experience
Welcome to Nepal Cooking Class! We're so glad you came to learn all about the food, flavors, and future of Nepali culinary culture.
Nepal Cooking Class, located in the heart of Thamel, is the first and only stop you need when it comes to cooking classes to get you submersed in the fascinating world of Nepalese cooking. From learning what makes Nepali food Nepali to finding the right ingredients for each dish and concocting the preparation, you'll learn all the delicious details along the way.
Learn what it means to prepare homemade edible delights full of great nutrition and educated tastes under the roof of our talented chefs and knowledgeable kitchen staff that will not only help you in creating culinary masterpieces but also share some tips and tricks to help you along the way. Here, it's not just about following a recipe it about loves your craft, using your imagination, and sprinkling in a few extra special touches along the way.
Every moment here is an educational opportunity that allows you to explore the history, significance, and feeling of some of the most popular dishes in all of Nepal. It truly is a cultural experience that combines the love of food with the food of love.
Food and culture at its finest! Join us at Nepal Cooking Class for a true taste of what it means to be Nepali.
Cooking class activities in Thamel
1 hour Yomari making class
Join us in exploring the flavors of Nepal with a Yomari making class! This unique dumpling is an integral part of Nepali cuisine and the famous Yomari Punhi festival! The class is an hour long. We will learn how to create the dumpling from start to finish and you'll get to try making them at home, too! Open to all levels of skill who are interested in authentic Nepali cuisine and culture.
Class Highlights.
- Introduction to Yomari: Learn about the intriguing past and the cultural significance of Yomari, the sweetest part of Nepalese food.
- Hands-On Learning: Make the dough and the fillings by following the prepared, step-by-step instructions.
- Techniques & Tips: Learn to do the work of shaping, filling, and steaming Yomari under the direction of a professional.
- Fresh Ingredients: Use authentic, local ingredients to get a real traditional taste.
- Taste Your Creation: Finish your class by enjoying the Yomari you made by hand along with a comforting cup of Nepali tea.
What You’ll Learn.
- Making the Dough: Make the texture absolutely soft and light with a perfect proportion of rice flour and water.
- Preparing the Filling: Make traditional sweet fillings such as chaku (molasses and sesame) and also tasty savory ones.
- Shaping the Yomari: Get familiar with the traditional method of shaping Yomari into its characteristic fish-like form.
- Steaming the Yomari: Learn the correct time and the way of handling the Yomari to get it steamed perfectly with a smooth and soft skin.
Conclusion
This Yomari Making Class of 1 hour will result in your first-hand experience and knowledge of making this beloved Nepali delicacy from scratch. The pleasure of enjoying your own handcrafted Yomari will be just icing on the cake as you learn about its organic cultural roots. Yomari is a festive food item of the Newari community that is used in festivals and celebrations to represent prosperity, tradition, and the vibrant culinary heritage of Nepal.
Pakoda Making Class
Just carry out 1 hour Pakoda Class in Kathmandu to really taste Nepali street food! Learn how to prepare vegetable Pakoda which is a very popular Nepali snack and is definitely a must during rainy days, festivals, and family gatherings. Mixing fresh ingredients like onion, cabbage, garlic, ginger, spring onion, and coriander is one of the secrets, and then you must season them beautifully before deep-frying to a golden crust as the expert local chefs will guide you.
This hands-on cooking class is great for all skill levels, thus you can be a complete beginner or have some cooking experience. You will learn everything step by step, from chopping vegetables to preparing the batter, at the same time diving into Nepal’s vibrant food culture. End the class by tasting the delicious Pakoda you made at home, along with a cup of traditional Nepali tea.
Class Highlights
- Introduction to Nepali Pakodas: Learn about the cultural significance of Pakoda in Nepali food and how they are consumed at festivals, family gatherings, and during rainy days.
- Hands-On Cooking: Make your own crispy Pakoda with fresh vegetables like onion, cabbage, garlic, ginger, spring onion, and coriander while you learn how to get the right texture and flavor.
- Secret Ingredients and Tips: Find out the different Nepali flavoring methods and the local spices that make these golden fritters so mouthwatering.
- Frying Techniques: Learn how to deep-fry Pakoda to get that perfect combination of a crunchy outer layer and a soft, flavorful inner layer.
- Tasting Session: Finish the class by enjoying the Pakoda you have just made accompanied by traditional Nepali masala tea or any other drink you like.
What you’ll Learn
- Preparing the Vegetables: Becoming skilled in chopping and mixing the fresh ingredients like onion, cabbage, garlic, ginger, spring onion, and coriander is how you make the perfect Pakodas filling.
- Making the Batter: Understanding the process of how to get the perfect batter consistency that will be the vegetable binder and will make the Pakodas crispy and golden is what you will learn.
- Seasoning Secrets: Being able to master the use of the different spices in the Nepali diet — such as cumin, coriander powder, turmeric, and chili — is what will give you the authentic flavor burst.
- Frying Techniques: Improving your frying skills to get your Pakodas fried to an even golden brown with a crunchy outer layer and soft, tasty inside is what you will accomplish.
- Serving Suggestions: Discovering the innovative ways of serving your Pakodas along with authentic chutneys and homemade dipping sauces to make a real Nepali street food experience is what you will do.
Conclusion
After only 1 hour of attending the Pakoda Making Class at Nepal Cooking class, you will be able to make one of the most popular street foods in Nepal flawlessly. You will go through the entire process of making authentic Nepali vegetable Pakodas starting with the preparation of the vegetables, then the batter making and finally the deep-frying each piece to a beautiful golden color.
The class is not just about learning the cooking skills but also provides an insight into the food culture of Nepal which is based on love, sharing, and community. If you are a traveler full of curiosity or a foodie with a burning passion, you will acquire new skills, make tasty memories, and feel the pleasure of tasting your self-made delicious dish along with traditional Nepali masala tea.
2-Hour Rice Pudding & Boiled Potato Pickle Cooking Class:
Come and be a part of our 2-hour cooking session to learn the preparation of a delicious rice pudding (Kheer) that is creamy and a sour boiled potato pickle (Aloo Achaar) that is tangy. Make your way through the taste of authentic Nepali home cooking with fresh, local ingredients, and have the pleasure of eating what you have made along with Nepali tea.
What you`ll learn:
- Make Creamy Rice Pudding (Kheer): Rice is slowly cooked with milk, sugar, cardamom, and nuts to make a comforting Nepali dessert.
- Prepare Spicy Boiled Potato Pickle (Aloo Achaar): Boiled potatoes are mashed and dressed with mustard seeds, turmeric, and fresh herbs.
- Hands-On Cooking: Obtain detailed instructions and practical knowledge from professional local chefs.
- Employ Fresh Local Ingredients: Get the most out of the Nepali cuisine with the finest ingredients.
- Enjoy What You Have Made: Relax and enjoy your homemade Kheer and Aloo Achaar.
Class Highlights
- Introduction to Nepali Dishes: Discover how Kheer and Aloo Achaar are more than just food but are integral parts of the Nepali culture.
- Hands-On Cooking: Make both recipes from scratch with the help of skilled local chefs.
- Authentic Ingredients: Get the taste of Nepal by using fresh and pure ingredients straight from the local markets.
- Cooking Techniques: Learn how to slow cook Kheer and use the right spices for Aloo Achaar.
Conclusion
After a 2-hour hands-on cooking class in Nepal, you will be able to prepare fantastic Rice Pudding (Kheer) that is deliciously rich and spicy Boiled Potato Pickle (Aloo Achaar). As you learn the cooking secrets of a typical Nepali kitchen, treat yourself to the delightful tasting of your own-made dishes. This is an ideal learning experience for anyone of any cooking level and is a great tasty way to understand the food culture of Nepal.
30 Minutes Lassi Making Class – Refreshing & Fun!
Beat the heat with an ideal glass of lassi, a smooth yogurt-based drink that is common in Nepal and India. Within this short 30-minute practical session, you will figure out how to prepare sweet, salty, and fruit-flavored lassi from fresh and locally sourced ingredients. Make your beverage to your liking - a lassi that is either creamy, tangy, or fruity - and get a deliciously cool tasting of the rich Nepali culinary heritage.
Class Highlights
- Introduction to Lassi: Understand how lassi, a very cooling and popular yogurt-based drink of Nepal, became an integral part of Nepalese culture.
- Hands-On Experience: Under the help and support of local professional chefs, step by step, prepare your own lassi.
- Flavor Variations: Try out various flavors such as mango, cardamom, and rose, and get a hold of how to regulate sweetness and spiciness of the drink.
- Fresh Ingredients: For an original flavor, take fresh and local yogurt, fruits, and spices.
- Tasting & Enjoying: Drink your homemade lassi straight away and have a refreshing drink that is suitable for any time of the day.
What you’ll learn:
- Make Traditional Lassi: Be able to prepare the basic lassi that is made from yogurt achieving a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Create Flavor Variations: Come up with fruit and spice combinations to get distinctive tastes.
- Adjust Sweetness & Spice: Know how to control the flavors so that they suit your liking.
- Hands-On Techniques: Do blending, frothing, and serving like an expert under the guidance of a professional.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Get the real taste of Nepali lassi by using local yogurt and fresh produce.
Conclusion
In only 30 minutes, you will know how to prepare cooling and creamy lassi while being introduced to the cultural heritage of this popular Nepalese drink. It is a quick, fun, and hands-on class that is perfect for beginners and food lovers, leaving you with new skills, tasty results, and a refreshing taste of Nepali culinary culture.
1.5-Hour Butter Chicken Masala & Butter Naan Cooking Class
Class Highlights
Introduction to Butter Chicken Masala: Learn the origin and the time of the first use of the tasty dish, which is not only a North Indian food but also known and liked in Nepal.
- Hands-On Cooking: Get a chance to experience the whole procedure of making butter chicken masala that is both rich and creamy, and at the same time make butter naan that is soft and fluffy under the supervision of skilled local chefs.
- Authentic Ingredients: Take advantage of pure and top-quality products, among them spices, cream, and butter, to get a real traditional taste.
- Cooking Techniques: Learn and practice the secrets that are included in the marination, cooking, and simmering parts of the process so as to get the meat tender and flavorful, plus the art of kneading and cooking to get soft naan.
- Tasting Session: Relish in the delights of your own cooking with butter chicken masala and naan which is mouthwatering and full of rich flavors thanks to your effort at the class.
- What You’ll Learn
- Make Butter Chicken Masala: Find out the essential parts in marinating, seasoning, as well as slow-cooking to get a chicken dish that is tender and flavorful one.
- Prepare Soft Butter Naan: Get to know the tricks and details of kneading, rolling, and cooking naan to be able to serve it with your curry dish.
- Hands-On Cooking: There is step-by-step guidance and help from expert local chefs to ensure you get mastered the skills if you do it on your own.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: You are allowed to experience the real and authentic flavor by using spices, butter, and cream that are sourced locally.
- Taste Your Creations: Relish your rich, aromatic butter chicken masala with freshly baked naan made by yourself in the class.
Conclusion
I bet you can't find another place where in just one and a half hours you will be able to learn how to cook butter chicken masala and butter naan that are staple dishes in Nepal as well as India. This is a perfect class for beginners and food lovers as well. You will leave the class with not only the practical cooking skills and tasty results but also the increased respect for the traditional South Asian cuisine.
