Indian Cooking Classes in Switzerland
Learn to cook authentic regional Indian cuisines — from Kerala fish curry to Rajasthani dal baati — with expert instructors.
Where to Find Classes
Community Classes
IAGZ (Indian Association of the Canton of Zurich) and other diaspora groups regularly organise community cooking workshops for all skill levels.
Private Home Chef Classes
Many experienced home chefs offer private one-on-one or small group cooking lessons in their kitchens. Find them through Facebook groups like "Desi Moms Switzerland".
Online Classes
Live Zoom cooking classes by Indian chefs cater to diaspora learners. Look for announcements on Indian community WhatsApp groups and Facebook events.
Regional Cuisines You Can Learn
Punjabi
Butter chicken, Dal makhani, Sarson da saag
South Indian
Sambar, Rasam, Chutneys, Avial
Gujarati
Thepla, Dhokla, Undhiyu, Gujarati dal
Bengali
Macher jhol, Kosha mangsho, Mishti doi
Rajasthani
Dal baati churma, Ker sangri, Ghewar
Popular Workshop Topics
- •Biryani masterclass — Hyderabadi dum, Lucknowi, and Kolkata styles
- •Indian breads — roti, paratha, naan, puri, and bhatura
- •Indian sweets and mithai — gulab jamun, barfi, halwa, kheer
- •Pickles and preserves — mango achaar, lemon pickle, mixed vegetable
Online Resources: YouTube Channels
Hebbars Kitchen
Quick South Indian & North Indian recipes
Kunal Kapur
Professional chef techniques and regional recipes
Ranveer Brar
Restaurant-style cooking and food history
Nisha Madhulika
Hindi vegetarian recipes for home cooks
Cookware note: Indian cookware like pressure cookers (Hawkins/Prestige), tawas, and kadais are not readily available in Swiss supermarkets. Order online from indiasupermarkt.ch or import from India via DHL. Swiss induction hobs work with flat-bottomed kadais and tawas.