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Learn to roast curry powder and simmer authentic Sri Lankan dishes in a private, hands-on class hosted in a Colombo apartment. In three hours you’ll cook, eat and hear stories that tie local food to the island’s spice history.
Learn to roast curry powder and simmer authentic Sri Lankan dishes in a private, hands-on class hosted in a Colombo apartment. In three hours you’ll cook, eat and hear stories that tie local food to the island’s spice history.
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You step off the elevator into a high-rise flat and the first thing that reaches you is warmth—spice-laced heat from a small kitchen where turmeric, cumin and roasted curry powder perfume the air. Host Bandu greets you with a quick smile and a story, then hands you a pestle: the class begins in earnest.
easy.
3 hours.
Light—suitable for most people; expect standing, light chopping and stove work for the session
Yes—Bandu leads hands-on instruction designed for home cooks and beginners; he demonstrates each step and guides you through prep and cooking.
Yes—menu options include chicken or fish and vegetable dishes; note allergies and preferences when booking so the host can prepare alternatives.
The host conducts the class in English and conversational local languages; if you need another language, inquire before booking.
The class takes place in a high-rise apartment; there may be stairs or elevator access—ask the host about mobility needs when you book.
Sri Lankan home cooking blends Sinhalese, Tamil, Malay and colonial (Portuguese, Dutch, British) influences—spices from the interior and coastal seafood shaped the island’s plates.
Choose sustainably sourced seafood where offered, minimize single-use plastics in markets, and ask about local sourcing—small choices help protect coastal fisheries and spice growers.
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