This hands-on cooking class takes place in an active spice garden where you'll prepare five traditional Sri Lankan curries from scratch. You'll start with a guided tour of the spice plantation, learning about cardamom, cinnamon, and pepper cultivation before grinding your own spice pastes. The class covers proper curry-making techniques including tempering and coconut milk preparation. Best for serious food enthusiasts. This is a easy activity lasting 4 hours. See all cooking classes in Ella.
Best for serious food enthusiasts
What to Expect
Spice garden tour
Walk through the plantation and learn about spice cultivation methods.
Spice grinding demonstration
Use traditional stone grinders to make fresh spice pastes.
Curry preparation
Cook five different curries including fish, chicken, and vegetable varieties.
Rice and accompaniment cooking
Prepare coconut rice and traditional side dishes.
Lunch and tasting
Enjoy the meal you prepared with the group.
Spice packing
Pack your own selection of spices to take home.
Highlights
Hands-on experience with traditional grinding stones
Booking Info
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation 24 hours before start time
- Accessibility
- Not wheelchair accessible due to garden terrain. Moderate walking required.
- Best time to go
- Morning classes preferred as spices are most aromatic before midday heat
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