Cooking Class: Decadent Diwali Fare
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with dishes that will dazzle your palate in this hands-on cooking class.
Chef Rajeswari will guide you through four traditional recipes inspired by the Hindu holiday. Start by preparing a warming masala chai made with tea powder, milk, cardamom, cinnamon and jaggery, then sip the aromatic drink as you cook. Craft perfectly golden-brown samosas filled with onion and fresh paneer. Mix up a creamy, refreshing cucumber-onion raita to serve on the side. End the feast with a decadent mango lassi blended with mango pulp, sugar and ice cream. Book your spot in this cooking class today!
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Masala Chai
With tea powder, milk, cardamom powder, cinnamon powder and jaggery
Paneer Onion Samosa
With onion, paneer, all-purpose flour, corn flour and garam masala
Cucumber Onion Raita
With cucumber, onion, yogurt, salt and coriander leaves
Mango Lassi
With mango pulp, sugar, yogurt, milk and ice cream
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 10
- Event Duration 3 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsVegetarian, Indian, Asian, Pescatarian, Holiday, Fun
- This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Jennifer
20 Aug 2025
Excellent teacher! Rajee is very professional and she has a beautiful clean kitchen. We will definitely be recommending our friends take her class
Janet
15 Aug 2025
I did the South Indian cooking class with Chef Raaje. We learned how to make 4 dishes total and I had so much fun! Even though I normally don't cook much, Chef Raaje made me feel very at ease the entire time and was very attentive. Apart from the recipes, Chef Raaje was also very helpful and shared a lot of cooking tips and knowledge throughout the class. I would definitely recommend this class to anybody, whether you are a seasoned cook or just someone who wants to try something new and different!
Lewis
23 Jun 2025
I had the most amazing experience taking a one-on-one cooking class with Rajeswari! From the moment I arrived, she was incredibly warm, kind, and welcoming. As the only student in the class, I got her full attention, and it truly felt like a private masterclass in Indian cooking. We made several delicious dishes — Chicken Biryani, Chicken 65, Mango Lassi, and a refreshing Cucumber Onion Raita. Each one was bursting with flavor, and Rajeswari made the process so easy to follow, breaking everything down step by step. She also took the time to explain the health benefits of the ingredients, like how yogurt supports digestion, or how turmeric and spices can reduce inflammation and boost immunity. It wasn’t just a cooking lesson — it was an experience filled with learning, laughter, and some of the best food I’ve ever made. I left feeling confident and inspired, with recipes I’ll definitely be making again. I can’t recommend Rajeswari’s class highly enough!
Event location: San Francisco
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
Chef Rajeswari shares the vibrant flavors of southern India with the Bay Area through her immersive cooking classes and catering. Specializing in the bold, aromatic dishes of Chettinad cuisine, she draws inspiration from her Tamil Nadu roots and family traditions. With a personal touch in every recipe, Chef Rajeswari delights students and diners alike, making the complexities of Indian cooking feel approachable, flavorful and unforgettable.
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