We highly recommend that you spend an afternoon with Jyoti in Delhi. We learned how to make several Indian dishes and then enjoyed eating all of them, making it a four course lunch. After spending nearly four hours in her home, she took us to the spice market where we were able to purchase many delicacies. If possible, take her... More

Allow a whole day for this wonderful guide to Indian cooking. It was my favourite day in Delhi. The trip to the spice markets is an added bonus. All you Australians, we purchased heaps of spices (including saffron) and it all got through customs (declared). Do not get bay leaves or any un-crushed seeds and you will be ok. More

If someone is really interested in indian cooking, than the classes of Gourmet Desire are the best offer to get an authentic and deep inside in the local indian cuisine. Even more it's an very personal and kind experience in a private household. The content of the course is not only the basic cooking of indian food. Jyoti also provides... More

Jyoti is a great culinary and more importantly cultural teacher. She speaks excellent English and is very friendly and outgoing. I was able to replicate most of the dishes she prepared in our class once back at home. She was very smart and informative, and could answer all our questions about regional cuisine and Hindu culture. She is warm, fun,... More

Loved the cooking class at Jyoti's house! She was so friendly and inviting - very personal touch so we could ask any questions and get the most out of it. We were on a very tight time schedule and she fitted a class around the time that we had - very flexible and went out of her way to help... More

This was one of my most enjoyable experiences in India. Jyoti is a fantastic host and great cook.She thought us so many dishes that had been handed down from generation to generation it had a real authentic feel to it. Her home is beautiful. She was so helpful with information regarding buses trains drivers and sights to see. I would... More

This was a great expirence. We all learnt a lot about Indian cooking, enjoyed a fantastic meal with a lovely family, and had a great tour of a local market to learn about the different spices. More

Jyoti is a really fun and pleasant person. She has great teaching methods, and the food we made during the class was terrific! More

Had an amazing culinary experience with Jyoti. She demystifies the daunting world of Indian cooking and shows you how it can be easy. The volume and quality of recipes she teaches is incredible. After just my first lesson (I took several), it was hard to believe we fit so much learning into just a few hours. And yet, I felt... More