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Recipes I've never seen written down anywhere, taught by someone who genuinely grew up cooking them.
NewVerified partner2.5 hrsCultural WellnessReconnectHeal
Traditional Kodava Cooking Class
Estate kitchen, Coorg Coffee Estate RetreatBy Coorg Estate Retreats5.0(1 review)
NewVerified partner2.5 hrsCultural WellnessReconnectHeal
Traditional Kodava Cooking Class
Estate kitchen, Coorg Coffee Estate RetreatBy Coorg Estate Retreats5.0(1 review)
- Duration
- 2.5 hrs
- Location
- Estate kitchen, Coorg Coffee Estate Retreat
- Type
- Cultural Wellness
- Cancellation
- Moderate
Overview
A 2.5-hour hands-on class cooking traditional Kodava pork curry, bamboo shoot dishes, and estate-grown vegetables.
The Story
Taught by a member of the Devaiah family itself rather than hired kitchen staff, using recipes passed down rather than adapted for a tourist palate.
What to Expect
Hands-on preparation of a full traditional Kodava meal, including techniques specific to the region rarely found outside home kitchens.
Ideal For
Guests interested in regional Indian cuisine beyond the mainstream.
What's Included
- All ingredients
- The meal you cook, for lunch
- Recipe booklet
Led By
BD
Bopanna Devaiah
Member of the Devaiah family, teaching Kodava home cooking for over a decade.
Where This Happens
Coorg Coffee Estate Retreat
Madikeri, Coorg
Coorg
Misty coffee estates and Western Ghats forest — a quieter, less internationally known wellness destination built around genuine seclusion.
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Moderate cancellation
Full refund up to 7 days before check-in, 50% up to 3 days before.
₹2,400
per session
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