Favorite Indian Dishes Cooking Class

Explore the flavors of India in this San Jose cooking class.



2 hours Location San Jose Class size 1 to 10 (public classes), 10 to 12   $115

Indian cuisine is as rich and diverse as its country of origin. Step into the kitchen and join Chef Parsati for an immersive culinary journey through the vibrant colors, aromas, and flavors of India as you prepare an authentic, royal three-course meal. This goes far beyond a standard cooking class—it’s a soulful, sensory experience designed to stimulate the senses, feed your soul, and bring people closer together.
Whether you are looking to bond with your corporate team, spark some romance, celebrate a milestone, or dive deep into authentic culinary traditions, this hands-on workshop offers a beautiful blend of connection, mindfulness, and celebration.
Why This Experience is Perfect For You:
  • Corporate & Team Building: Historically, Biryani is a grand dish meant for large gatherings and celebrations. This class fosters natural communication and camaraderie as your team collaborates to measure aromatic spices, layer ingredients, and gather around a majestic, shared table.
  • Date Night & Romance: Spice up your routine! Saffron, cardamom, and rose petals set a luxurious, sensory backdrop for an interactive and deeply engaging evening where you and your partner can cook, laugh, and toast to new memories.
  • Parties & Celebrations: The ultimate setup for milestone birthdays, family reunions, or lively friend get-togethers. It’s festive, elegant, flavorful, and incredibly memorable.
  • Learn Something New: Perfect for foodies and aspiring chefs! Demystify the art of the perfect one-pot Biryani. You will master the delicate handling of long-grain Basmati rice, learn the secrets of spice layering, and walk away with a premium three-course menu to recreate at home.
  • Aroma & Wellness: Engaging with authentic Indian spices offers a therapeutic, grounding experience. From the calming ritual of cooking to the visual beauty of the vibrant ingredients, this class is a joyful escape from everyday stress that promotes culinary mindfulness.
What to Expect:
Chef Parsati will guide you step-by-step through the balance of traditional, aromatic spices. You will learn the intricate techniques behind crafting a stunning Royal Biryani, prepare refreshing side dishes, and finish with an elegant dessert. To wrap up the experience, everyone will sit down together to savor the robust, multi-course feast you prepared.
The Menu:
  • The Appetizer: Tandoori Aloo (perfectly spiced, roasted potatoes) served with a cooling, creamy yogurt sauce.
  • The Royal Main: Authentic Indian Royal Chicken or Vegetable Biryani, layered with fragrant, premium long-grain Basmati rice and infused with luxurious saffron.
  • The Accompaniment: Refreshing Carrot Mint Raita to perfectly complement and balance the rich spices.
  • The Sweet Finish: Indulgent, aromatic Halwa elegantly infused with warm cardamom and delicate rose petals.
Booking Notes: This experience is fully customizable. We love hosting private corporate events, wellness retreats, date nights, and private celebrations. Feel free to bring your own bottle of wine or beer (BYOB) to enjoy while you cook and dine!

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 2 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

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Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 3:46pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

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What you'll get
  • Non-alcoholic welcome drink and munchees
  • A full three-course meal
  • Aprons and all other ingredients will be provided in the class
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly
What to bring
  • You can bring your own bottle of wine or beer (BYOB)
  • You are requested to bring your mask
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

San Jose, CA

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  • 5/5 from Angelina Afifi, attended Aug 2026: Chef Parsati was amazing! She is knowledgeable and gave us such a wonderful experience celebrating my husbands birthday! Our biryani we learned how to make was so magical with flavor and fluff. We are looking forward to making it at home and also having Parsati teach us more from her vast expertise of food.
  • 5/5 from Sohrab N Godrej, attended Jul 2026: Chef Parsati did an excellent job. The food was amazing and easy to make. Really fun experience. Would recommend it to everyone
  • 5/5 from Ilana Rosenblat, attended Feb 2026: We had a wonderful experience at the Indian cooking class. Our host was truly lovely, and the atmosphere in her home was welcoming and comfortable. Every dish we prepared was delicious, and she adjusted the level of spice perfectly to match our preferences. We received clear, detailed explanations throughout the class, which made the cooking process easy to follow and enjoyable. I especially appreciated that the dishes were relatively healthy and not overly oily, while still full of flavor. Everything was done with great taste and attention to detail. I highly recommend this class to anyone looking for an authentic, enjoyable, and well‑guided Indian cooking experience.
  • 5/5 from Gail Nordby, attended Feb 2026: For me this class was a birthday present and an introduction to cooking Indian food. My husband and I very much enjoyed Chef Parsati’s Class and learned a lot. Chef Parsati was very knowledgeable about the spices and techniques used to make delicious chicken Biriyani and Tandoori Aloo and other dishes. We appreciated her friendly and warm approach to teaching us, and encouraged our questions all along the way. The highlight was eating the delicious food we made. This made for a great birthday gift and something that we can replicate at home easily. Yummy!
  • 5/5 from Prateek Badiger, attended Dec 2025: Chef Parsati was super nice and very patient. I’m a huge fan of Biryani and it was great to get those little tips and tricks to make it dish restaurant style! Chef Parsati is well travelled and was able to connect with our shared background. I highly recommend her classes to anyone considering trying out Indian dishes. She makes it look easy!
  • 5/5 from Alexander Poole, attended Apr 2025: I took Parsati’s Indian cooking class today (April 22, 2025) in San Jose and had an amazing experience. The food we made turned out delicious, and I learned so many helpful techniques. Parsati was not only knowledgeable but also very thoughtful-she took the time to answer all my questions and considered my dietary needs throughout the class. I especially appreciated how she focused on methods that are quick and practical for everyday cooking. I left feeling inspired and confident to recreate the dishes at home. I’d highly recommend this class to anyone, especially those new to cooking.
  • 5/5 from Dirk Ekelschot, attended Feb 2025: Chef Parsati's biryani cooking class was a total blast! My fiancĂ©e and I had no idea what to expect, but Chef Parsati's energy and humor made the class incredibly fun. Beyond the laughs, we learned a ton about biryani and the food was incredible. She's also a fantastic teacher, sharing not only her culinary expertise but also fascinating stories from her global culinary journey. We can't recommend her enough!
  • 5/5 from Carla Shao, attended Feb 2025: I booked this cooking class to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Chef Parsati was super accommodating with my food allergies. She gave us lots of tips on how to make the dishes successfully on our own. The food was delicious and it was a very memorable culinary experience. I would definitely recommend!
  • 5/5 from Anonymized ClassBento customer, attended Jan 2025: Had an incredible time at this Indian cooking class! The dishes were vibrant, flavorful, and so much fun to prepare. Chef Parsati was excellent - she managed time flawlessly, communicated clearly, and was super accommodating with dietary restrictions. The recipes were easy to follow, making it accessible for any skill level, and the whole experience was both educational and enjoyable. Sitting down to enjoy the meal we prepared at the end was the perfect touch. Highly recommend for anyone looking to explore Indian cuisine!
  • 5/5 from Maren Linn, attended Dec 2024: An amazing class. Chef Paro was so instructive and everything was easy to follow. The food was fantastic and she was very careful with our dietary restrictions. I definitely recommend this class, we had a great time.
  • 5/5 from Anna Chou, attended Sep 2024: Chef Parsati is an amazing teacher! She broke down such a complicated recipe into something that was easy to understand and achievable! I’ve always wanted to learn how to make biryani because it’s one of my favorite things to eat! I would highly recommend to take her class if you want to learn all things Indian food. She is so kind and patient and answered all the questions I had throughout the class. She is full of knowledge and provides so many cooking tips that are useful for cooking in general. Thank you so much Chef Parsati!! Will definitely be booking again!!
  • 5/5 from Gareth Halladay, attended Sep 2024: I took a cooking class with Parsati this weekend and it was so much fun! We made several dishes and with each step she explained why it was important to do things in a specific way. She had great analogies with foods that I had cooked previously and took the time to show us where we could simplify steps to speed up the process and make the recipe more accessible. Everything turned out delicious and I’m confident that I can recreate the dish at home. We both bought customized spice boxes at the end of the class. I look forward to attending one of her classes again!
  • 5/5 from Arabela Espinoza, attended Dec 2023: I had such an awesome experience with Chef Parsati! She provided such a welcoming space and although I happened to be running a little late, it was so kind of her to make sure I didn’t miss out on seeing/learning how the main cooking dishes were made. She was animated, informative and just overall fun. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone wanting to learn more about the importance of adding spices to your dishes to create such flavorful foods! :)
  • 5/5 from Angelique Zuluaga, attended Dec 2023: This was an awesome experience Chef Parsati led the class beautifully, patiently, the food was delicious and the process very well explained. My son absolutely loved it, we’re definitely returning for more classes with her!
  • 5/5 from Vibhor, attended Aug 2023: It was a great, comprehensive experience from start to finish. All the necessary ingredients/cutlery were readily available. The teacher was able to take a very complex dish break it down to a level that beginners can navigate. There were great explanations behind the effects of different ingredients, their portions, their methods, and how they factor into aesthetics and taste. As expected the dishes turned out great!
  • 5/5 from Lujain Hammadi, attended Aug 2023: Chef was great! She did everything she can to make the cooking class and experience memorable and useful. Her spirit and passion is contagious. We enjoyed the classed, loved the food, and look forward for future classes!
  • 5/5 from Jim Chan, attended Jul 2023: Chef Parsati was the best! She was very personable, kind, fun and is an expert at her craft. We made a delicious 3 course meal together: including delicious chicken biriani, spiced potatoes, and dessert (halwa)! She was very knowledgeable about the spices, the importance of each step of the cooking process and even shared alternatives to make it easier/faster for our lifestyle (healthy, modern day, faster pace). By the end we were able to enjoy a home cooked delicious meal and loved her hospitality and gratiousness! Would recommend to anyone interested in making Indian food- it demystified what was seemingly very daunting for us!
  • 5/5 from Anjanette Javellana, attended Feb 2023: The venue was very welcoming. the chef was very thorough in explaining all the basic ingredient that comes with the meal. She was also very intuitive, on how to combine ingredients that could be available locally in the local market.
  • 5/5 from Julie Ngo, attended Feb 2023: Great for team building. Highly suggest for larger groups to book 3 hours. The venue was easy to find, spacious and clean and all the supplies were provided for the cooking class. The food turned out fantastic!
  • 5/5 from Song Vo, attended Jan 2023: My girlfriend and I took this class last weekend and we really enjoyed it! Chef Parsati turned Indian food, which is intimidating and complicated, and made learning how to cook it seem simple and streamlined. We enjoyed her extensive knowledge on the topic and countless tip we learned from her. Super clean working environment and she makes sure to involve you in every step. Would love to see a fusion pizza class from her!
  • 5/5 from Felicia Sanborn, attended Nov 2022: Our team building event with Chef Parsati was terrific! Food was delicious and made with fresh ingredients and everyone enjoyed themselves. There were no reviews yet when I booked this event so I didn’t know what to expect. Chef Parsati was very welcoming and made us feel very comfortable. She did a great job teaching us how to cook a vegetarian Indian meal but keeping the work very manageable so we could still socialize and have fun. One thing to know is that the event is held in a home that is set up for corporate events and not a commercial building. This made it feel like going to a friend’s house but it was very professional and clean like you’d expect from a business. I would definitely recommend doing your team building event with Chef Parsati.
Your teacher

Parsati Maji
Parsati Maji
(PARO)

5.0 (209)
female Women-owned

We are changing the industry by teaching life lessons through culinary arts, bringing community together with diverse culture; making friends through feasts.
These events are not only cooking classes, but we share stories, emotions, create experiences, and explore global cuisines.
I am a culinarian and chef instructor, who loves to create healthy eating habits and cuisine, explore creativity and passionate about cooking. I have worked as an instructor teaching private cooking lessons and after-school programs for an international educational platform that teaches kids math, science, and geography through cooking, and worked for Williams Sonoma in a culinary capacity.

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