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Host: Kalpana

Singapore, Singapore

USD
$38-$76 per person

Authentic Indian Vegetarian Cooking Class in Singapore

Host offerings
  • Apartment
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Kalpana

Kalpana is a passionate home cook, travel enthusiast, and joyful homemaker. She is South Indian and based in Singapore, where she runs a small business specializing in authentic, preservative-free homemade curd made using a traditional fermentation process. A self-taught cook, she loves experimenting with new flavors, ingredients, and techniques. She enjoys exploring different cuisines and is always on the lookout for new recipes and cooking tips. When she’s not whipping up delicious dishes, she’s likely dreaming of the mountains, planning her next trek, or stargazing under open skies. With a warm smile, an open heart, and a table full of home-cooked food, Kalpana creates memorable experiences in her home, sharing stories and laughter, where every meal feels like a celebration.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal: (1-5 guests) Enjoy a warm and authentic South Indian home dining experience in Singapore, close to Eastpoint Mall and Simei MRT station. Hosted by Kalpana, a passionate home cook originally from Tamil Nadu. This unique in-home meal offers a taste of traditional vegetarian South Indian cuisine, lovingly prepared using family recipes passed down through generations. Kalpana welcomes guests into her cozy home, where every dish tells a story of heritage, love, and flavor. From crispy kuzhi paniyaram (pan-fried rice and lentil dumplings) with coconut chutney to comforting sambar or rasam (a spicy, soup-like dish), poriyal (stir-fried vegetables), paruppu (lentils), and homemade curd, each element of the thali reflects the rich culinary traditions of South India. End your meal on a sweet note with a classic dessert like kesari (a semolina pudding made with ghee and sugar).

Whether you're a traveler seeking an authentic local experience in Singapore or a foodie eager to explore South Indian flavors, Kalpana's home is the perfect place to connect over delicious food and heartfelt hospitality.

Cooking experience: (1-5 guests) Join Kalpana in her home kitchen to learn to cook a traditional Indian vegetarian meal using family recipes. In this hands-on cooking class in Singapore, you’ll learn to prepare two dishes from scratch. Choose from one of three menu options: South Indian Thali, North Indian Thali, or Indian Breakfast. The cooking class lasts about 1.5 hours and includes practical tips and techniques that are essential to Indian home cooking. After the class, sit down to enjoy the delicious meal you helped prepare, sharing the experience with your host Kalpana and her family, when they’re around.

This Singapore cooking class is perfect for curious travelers, food lovers, and anyone looking to explore authentic Indian cuisine through a hands-on, cultural experience in a local home.

Notes: Kalpana can accommodate a lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian or vegan diet, if informed in advance.

Languages spoken: English, Hindi, Tamil, Telegu

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Please choose ONE menu from the below options:
  • South Indian Thali: Kuzhi paniyaram with coconut chutney or podi idlis + Sambhar or rasam, paruppu, poriyal, rice, homemade curd + Kesari
  • North Indian Thali: Dal makhni or kadhi + Chole or baingan bharta or rajma + Peas pulao + Roti or poori + Halwa or kheer
  • Indian Breakfast: Poha + Idlis or dosas with sambar and coconut chutney + Aloo Paratha with homemade curd

Traveler reviews

This is a new host who does not yet have any reviews. You can see reviews of our other Singapore Traveling Spoon experiences on TripAdvisor:
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Kalpana

$38-$76 USD

per person
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  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $50 $46 $38
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $76 $70 $62
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $50 $46 $38
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $76 $70 $62
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 12:00pm-2:00pm 7:00pm-9:00pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm 5:00pm-8:00pm

Meet Kalpana

Kalpana is a passionate home cook, travel enthusiast, and joyful homemaker. She is South Indian and based in Singapore, where she runs a small business specializing in authentic, preservative-free homemade curd made using a traditional fermentation process. A self-taught cook, she loves experimenting with new flavors, ingredients, and techniques. She enjoys exploring different cuisines and is always on the lookout for new recipes and cooking tips. When she’s not whipping up delicious dishes, she’s likely dreaming of the mountains, planning her next trek, or stargazing under open skies. With a warm smile, an open heart, and a table full of home-cooked food, Kalpana creates memorable experiences in her home, sharing stories and laughter, where every meal feels like a celebration.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal: (1-5 guests) Enjoy a warm and authentic South Indian home dining experience in Singapore, close to Eastpoint Mall and Simei MRT station. Hosted by Kalpana, a passionate home cook originally from Tamil Nadu. This unique in-home meal offers a taste of traditional vegetarian South Indian cuisine, lovingly prepared using family recipes passed down through generations. Kalpana welcomes guests into her cozy home, where every dish tells a story of heritage, love, and flavor. From crispy kuzhi paniyaram (pan-fried rice and lentil dumplings) with coconut chutney to comforting sambar or rasam (a spicy, soup-like dish), poriyal (stir-fried vegetables), paruppu (lentils), and homemade curd, each element of the thali reflects the rich culinary traditions of South India. End your meal on a sweet note with a classic dessert like kesari (a semolina pudding made with ghee and sugar).

Whether you're a traveler seeking an authentic local experience in Singapore or a foodie eager to explore South Indian flavors, Kalpana's home is the perfect place to connect over delicious food and heartfelt hospitality.

Cooking experience: (1-5 guests) Join Kalpana in her home kitchen to learn to cook a traditional Indian vegetarian meal using family recipes. In this hands-on cooking class in Singapore, you’ll learn to prepare two dishes from scratch. Choose from one of three menu options: South Indian Thali, North Indian Thali, or Indian Breakfast. The cooking class lasts about 1.5 hours and includes practical tips and techniques that are essential to Indian home cooking. After the class, sit down to enjoy the delicious meal you helped prepare, sharing the experience with your host Kalpana and her family, when they’re around.

This Singapore cooking class is perfect for curious travelers, food lovers, and anyone looking to explore authentic Indian cuisine through a hands-on, cultural experience in a local home.

Notes: Kalpana can accommodate a lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian or vegan diet, if informed in advance.

Languages spoken: English, Hindi, Tamil, Telegu

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Please choose ONE menu from the below options:
  • South Indian Thali: Kuzhi paniyaram with coconut chutney or podi idlis + Sambhar or rasam, paruppu, poriyal, rice, homemade curd + Kesari
  • North Indian Thali: Dal makhni or kadhi + Chole or baingan bharta or rajma + Peas pulao + Roti or poori + Halwa or kheer
  • Indian Breakfast: Poha + Idlis or dosas with sambar and coconut chutney + Aloo Paratha with homemade curd

Traveler reviews

This is a new host who does not yet have any reviews. You can see reviews of our other Singapore Traveling Spoon experiences on TripAdvisor:
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $50 $46 $38
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $76 $70 $62
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $50 $46 $38
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $76 $70 $62
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 12:00pm-2:00pm 7:00pm-9:00pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm 5:00pm-8:00pm
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