A frying pan filled with spicy curry chicken cooking on a stove, showcasing a rich golden hue.

Traditional Curry Cooking Class

Traditional Curry Cooking Class - practical travel guide with honest advice.

Learn authentic Sri Lankan curry techniques in this comprehensive cooking class that begins with a guided spice market tour. You'll prepare five different curries including dhal, chicken, fish, and vegetable varieties using traditional clay pots and coconut scrapers. The class includes detailed explanations of spice combinations and cooking methods passed down through generations. Best for curry enthusiasts and cultural learners. It takes 4 hours and is rated easy.

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We arrange this for our guests, with transport from where you are staying. Ask us about dates.

4 hours·max 12·easy

Best for curry enthusiasts and cultural learners

What to Expect

9:00
9:00am

Market tour and spice selection

Guide explains different spices and their uses in Sri Lankan cooking.

10:00
10:00am

Ingredient preparation

Learn proper techniques for grinding spices and preparing coconut milk.

10:30
10:30am

Curry cooking session

Prepare five different curries using traditional clay pots and methods.

11:30
11:30am

Rice and accompaniment preparation

Cook coconut rice and prepare sambols and pickles.

12:30
12:30pm

Lunch and tasting

Enjoy your prepared meal with the group and instructor feedback.

1:00
1:00pm

Recipe sharing and wrap

up - Receive printed recipe cards and cooking tips for home preparation.

Highlights

Guided tour of Mirissa spice market with ingredient selection

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