Delhi Kabul Cooking Class: Learn Indian & Afghan Dishes in a Local Family's Home
5.0
17 Ratings
New Delhi
Immerse yourself in Indian and Afghan culture with a cooking class in Delhi. Learn traditional dishes, connect with a local family, and deepen your understanding of their heritage.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 268-g - Embark on a journey through Malviya Nagar, one of South Delhi’s most vibrant markets. Our guides will impart the art of striking the best deals. Following your market exploration, dive into a hands-on cooking class. The degree of participation is tailored to individual comfort. Experience a genuine Indian and Afghan culinary lesson in New Delhi and later, savor a meal with the hosting family.
All recipes from the class will be emailed to you.
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What's Included
- Dinner
Meal Options
- Pakora - Pakoras, or bhajis, are crispy Indian snacks. Coated in spiced chickpea flour and fried, they pair with chutneys. Perfect starters on rainy days.
- Borani Banjan(Aubergine-Eggplant)Afghan Traditional - Borani Banjan is a rich Afghan eggplant dish layered with tomatoes,topped with yogurt. A family secret: the older the yogurt, the tangier the flavor!
- Butter Chicken - Butter Chicken: Tender chicken in a rich, creamy tomato gravy, infused with homemade spices. A comforting taste of home in every bite!
- Biryani - Biryani: Aromatic rice layered with spiced meats or veggies, perfected with homemade blends. Every flavor tells a family’s culinary tale!
- Kabuli Paloa - Kabuli Palao: Fragrant Afghan rice palao with tender lamb, Chicken jeweled by raisins & carrots, capturing generations of culinary tradition.
- Daal Fry - Daal Fry: Lentils simmered to perfection, tempered with homemade spices. A comforting Indian staple carrying whispers of family recipes.
- Palak Paneer - Palak Paneer: Creamy spinach meets soft paneer, seasoned with homemade spices. A family favorite, where greens dance with Indian flair!
- Rajma (Red Kidney beans) - Rajma: Kidney beans stewed in a spicy tomato gravy. An Indian classic, with an Afghan twist, each bite echoes cherished home recipes.
- Firni (Rice Pudding) - Firni: Creamy rice pudding, a sweet link binding Indian & Afghan feasts. Beyond dessert, it’s a shared memory of cultural celebrations.
- Halwa (sweet confection) - Halwa: A rich, sweet delicacy, cherished in Indian & Afghan homes. More than a dessert, it’s a symbol of joy, tradition, and festivity.
Additional Information
Take part in a unique and genuine experience of mastering the art of traditional Indian and Afghan cooking straight from New Delhi. This cooking lesson not only instructs you in culinary skills but also immerses you into the local culture.
Cultural Immersion: Interact closely with a local household, gaining an intimate insight into Indian and Afghan customs.
Guided by the Newer Generation: The instructional sessions are conducted by the family’s offspring who are proficient in English and are ardent about passing on their legacy.
Practical Learning: Under the professional supervision of the matriarch, an expert cook, you will grasp the techniques and taste that make Indian and Afghan food so enchanting.
More than Cooking: Participate in enlightening discussions, listen to anecdotes from the family’s history, and create relationships that go beyond geographical limitations.
Location
Malviya Nagar Market
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(17 Ratings)
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Fiona_t
Nov 14, 2023
Heartwarming and belly-filling! - I chose this experience to see a different part of Delhi, experience the spice market and spend time bonding with locals over food-- this experience did not disappoint. Fara and Marjan were friendly and accommodating hosts and their parents were genuine sweet people. Would highly recommend if you're looking for an wholesome experience and cooking knowledge from an "aunty" figure!
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Peterjk5462dn
Oct 19, 2023
Cooking Experience in Delhi - Had a most delightful evening with Marjaan and her family. They collected me from my drop off point and we walked through the local market meeting and greeting people there.
Each step of the recipe was explained and I got to help with stirring and frying! I was contacted earlier in the day to ask if I had any allergies or taste preferences which was good. The food was excellent and the family could not have been more hospitable or welcoming even helping me hail a auto to get home again.
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Bebarco
Aug 24, 2023
The Most Fun Friends Hangout! - Amazing food and wonderful people!
Absolutely an experience I would repeat or gift to others. We were welcomed with Afghan chai and the atmosphere was friendly and relaxed. As someone that lives in Afghanistan, I can assure the food was 100% genuine and a joy for the soul.
We definitively have new friends in Delhi now!
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Annie
Aug 17, 2023
A family experience - They invite you has a part of their family and you cook together simple concept very nice experience to live you learn about spices , food, market, and life! I really had a great experience!
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Sherpa57610775480
Mar 24, 2023
Amazing food, amazing company - The afghani food was excellent, she walked us through every part of cooking and even I could follow along as a novice!! The street food tour was also really tasty got a good sample of Indian snacks. Would recommend!
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Elizabeth_b
Mar 11, 2023
A authentic experience - Lovely family. Food was delicious . . An incredible authentic experience.
Toured the local market which was a lovely.
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Janaziran
Oct 28, 2022
Amazing time - I had a wonderful time with Faranarz familiy and learned a lot about indian cooking. We learned how to properly cook the rice (it's a process!), make chapati and rajmas (beans) and those amazing eggplants! I had a very nice time with the family who was answering a lot of questions about Indian culture and cuisine. I really recommand this class :)
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W7860xprachelf
Aug 9, 2022
A lovely cooking class! - I had an absolutely wonderful experience! Fara and his family were incredibly welcoming and kind. I loved getting a chance to learn more about the details of cooking technique. I got a lot of great advice about how to try things at home. All of the food was so delicious and I had a lot of fun just sitting and talking with everyone. This was one of my favorite parts of my trip to Delhi! I recommend this cooking class very highly!
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Explorer66706268838
Aug 2, 2022
Fantastic experience - We had a wonderful experience cooking and discussing with Fara family.
Everything was explained and tasted. The cooking process was fantastic but the experience with the family was really awesome. It is fantastic to discover Afghan and Indian cooking in such an intimate way.
It will remain for sure one of our highlights in a great Indian trip. We highly recommend.
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Sophiah302
Mar 7, 2020
Wonderful experience - We had a wonderful time cooking with Hannah, Faramarz and his Family:-)
They explained everything to us and we were able to get an insight in their family Life and their culture!
The food we prepared was very delicious and the conversations were really interesting!
The hosts pay a Lot of attention to their guests and we felt welcomed at their House.
All in all it was the perfect experience of cooking, talking and having a wonderful time!
Thank you so much!
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