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Jaipur Home Cooking: Private Market Tour and Vegetarian Rajasthani Cuisine Session
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Jaipur
Immerse yourself in the flavors and traditions of Rajasthani cuisine with a private market tour and cooking session in Jaipur. Learn to cook vegetarian dishes and indulge in a delicious meal with a local family.
Immerse yourself in the flavors and traditions of Rajasthani cuisine with a private market tour and cooking session in Jaipur. Learn to cook vegetarian dishes and indulge in a delicious meal with a local family.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Jaipur - This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Start your Rajasthani culinary journey with a visit to the local street market. Discover local, seasonal produce and purchase a few Rajasthani ingredients for your cooking class. Return to Shalini’s home and together with her…
- Jaipur - This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Start your Rajasthani culinary journey with a visit to the local street market. Discover local, seasonal produce and purchase a few Rajasthani ingredients for your cooking class. Return to Shalini’s home and together with her mother-in-law, learn to cook a vegetarian, Rajasthani meal. After cooking, share the meal you helped prepare with Shalini and her family at the dining table. Your meal will also include additional dishes prepared in advance by Shalini and her family.
What's Included
- Private market tour and cooking class with host Shalini
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
- Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages
- Enjoy a homecooked meal
- Dinner provided
- Gratuities covered
- Private market tour and cooking class with host Shalini
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
- Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages
- Enjoy a homecooked meal
- Dinner provided
- Gratuities covered
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meal Options
- Bhindi masala (okra) or baingan bhartha (eggplant) - Seasonal Indian vegetable
- Dal (lentils cooked in Indian spices)
- Steamed rice
- Indian bread like rotis or mattar paratha (flatbread stuffed with peas)
- Kheer (Indian rice pudding)
- Bhindi masala (okra) or baingan bhartha (eggplant) - Seasonal Indian vegetable
- Dal (lentils cooked in Indian spices)
- Steamed rice
- Indian bread like rotis or mattar paratha (flatbread stuffed with peas)
- Kheer (Indian rice pudding)
Additional Information
Join your friendly host Shalini at her residence before proceeding to the local marketplace for an exclusive tour. During this tour, you will familiarize yourself with basic ingredients used in Indian cuisine and local, seasonal produce. While strolling through the market with Shalini, you will fetch a few ingredients that will be used in your upcoming…
Join your friendly host Shalini at her residence before proceeding to the local marketplace for an exclusive tour. During this tour, you will familiarize yourself with basic ingredients used in Indian cuisine and local, seasonal produce. While strolling through the market with Shalini, you will fetch a few ingredients that will be used in your upcoming cooking lesson.
Following your market exploration, team up with Shalini and her mother-in-law in their respective home kitchen situated in Jaipur and master the art of cooking traditional vegetarian Rajasthani recipes. These recipes will later be relished post your cooking lesson. You may learn to prepare baingan ka bharta (eggplant dish) or another seasonal vegetable, Indian bread like rotis or mattar paratha (spiced mashed peas stuffed whole wheat flatbread), and a dessert such as kheer (rice pudding), before sharing the prepared meal with Shalini and her gleeful family seated at their dining table.
This is an exceptional chance to gain insight into Rajasthani food and culture from warm-hearted locals during an engaging hands-on cooking encounter!
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Private, personalized experience
Location
Crystal Mall
Please meet your host Shalini at her home in central Jaipur. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address. Exact address and directions can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Alexmj4080yy
Dec 3, 2024
Incredible India - I recently attended a cooking class that was an absolute delight from start to finish. We began with a fun trip to the market, learning how to pick the freshest ingredients, which made the experience feel authentic and immersive. Back in the kitchen, the atmosphere was warm and lively as we prepared several dishes under the guidance of a fantastic instructor.
There was plenty of talking, laughing, and sharing stories as we cooked, making it feel like a gathering of friends rather than a formal class. The highlight was sitting down together to enjoy the delicious meal we had created—it tasted even better knowing the effort we’d put in.
This class wasn’t just about cooking; it was about connecting and having fun. I left with new skills, great recipes, and wonderful memories. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a joyful culinary experience!
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Alexander_m
Dec 3, 2024
I recently attended a... - I recently attended a cooking class that was an absolute delight from start to finish. We began with a fun trip to the market, learning how to pick the freshest ingredients, which made the experience feel authentic and immersive. Back in the kitchen, the atmosphere was warm and lively as we prepared several dishes under the guidance Shalini.
There was plenty of talking, laughing, and sharing stories as we cooked, making it feel like a gathering of friends rather than a formal class. The highlight was sitting down together to enjoy the delicious meal we had created—it tasted even better knowing the effort we’d put in.
This class wasn’t just about cooking; it was about connecting and having fun. I left with new skills, great recipes, and wonderful memories. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a joyful culinary experience!
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Sightseer00818493114
Nov 26, 2024
Incredible experience! - This was one of the best experiences we have had among our global travels. Shalini is fantastic, shes an amazing cook and gives you lots of informative information about indian cooking and about life in india generally. she has a beautiful home and a very nice family. The food was as good as anything ive eaten and the whole experience is just fantastic. i couldnt recommend this experience enough. It is absolutely fantastic an a great way to spend an afternoon!
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Lucy_s
Nov 1, 2024
Great experience - Amazing experience! Would definitely recommend. Shalini and family were very welcoming and informative. Thank you for a lovely evening!
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610pleunv
Oct 19, 2024
An amazing time with Shalini and her family, with tasty authentic food - If you love Indian food and want to have an authentic and great night with an Indian family - please book a cooking class with Shalini.
She’s a lovely warmharted person and she made us feel like a part of her family for the night. First she took us to the market for a tour and told us all about Indian ingrediënts and spices. Then she made us snacks and chai and after we cooked lots of authentic veg recipes.
Her mother in law helped us out and we really learned so much about the indian cuisine. We cant wait to try the recipes at home! ❤️
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Cathrynu
Oct 4, 2024
Shop & cook with a local expert - This was a highlight of our trip to Jaipur. Shalini was a wonderful guide around the local shopping areas. And then welcomed us in to her house to learn how to cook some wonderful vegetarian food. We sat and enjoyed dinner with the whole family. Just delightful!
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Marco_m
Aug 9, 2024
Amazing and relaxing cooking class - We had a great experience cooking with Shalini! We first went to nice shops and Shalini explained a lot of Indian ingredients and spices. Then we chose the vegs that we wanted to cook together and went to her house, a welcoming Indian home. We felt very comfortable and at ease with her and we had a lot of fun!
Shalini explained everything in details and offered to help us later when we’ll attempt the recipes back home.
Super recommended!
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Sato_doi
Aug 8, 2024
It was an amazing experience! - Sherine, the host, suggested cooking for me as I was unwell. They adjusted the flavors to my husband and I'd like, taught me how to cook, and gave me an experience.
It was a great time.
The finished dishes were all delicious.
I also enjoyed explaining the spices and vegetables at the local market.
Her mother also helped, and everyone was cheerful and very caring. Thank you very much.
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Suzi
Apr 18, 2024
Wonderful way to spend an evening in Jaipur. - We had a great time with Shalini, when we arrived at her home she showed us how to make a delicious local tea, we then went shopping for food in some of the local shops that she and her family visit. We then spent time preparing and cooking a lovely meal, Shalini is obviously an excellent chef and was very informative. We then sat down with her and her family to eat all the food we had made together. We had a lovely time and Shalini was so friendly. We felt totally at ease with her.
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380erico
Apr 8, 2024
Cooking and a Glimpse into Daily Life - When you only have a few days in a city it’s hard to actually get an experience that gives you a glimpse into the lives of locals. Doing the cooking class with Shalini and her family was an experience that allowed for that. If you want to learn how to cool Indian cuisine that is the focus. If you want to experience a little of life in India that happened as well. Also the food was awazing, some of the best eggplant I’ve ever had. Shalini and her family were happy to have us in their home and we felt comfortable and welcomed the whole time.
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