Jaipur Home Cooking: Private Market Tour and Vegetarian Rajasthani Cuisine Session

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…
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
What's Not Included
  • 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)
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…

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.

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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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I_love_to_travel97
Mar 8, 2024
Awesome evening with Shalini and family! - Shalini’s home cooking experience was a real highlight of our 10-day trip in India. Shalini is so warm and welcoming, as is her family. Communication was easy and efficient and Shalini answered any questions we had in a timely manner. She also accommodated a gluten allergy that one member of our group has. Her energy and teaching made the entire experience so fun. After the meal was prepared it was nice to sit and share a meal together with her, their eldest son and husband and talk about each others daily life, share stories and ask questions. While sharing a meal could feel a bit forced or awkward in some situations, with Shalini and her family it was a special addition to a wonderful experience. Thanks, Shalini, for an unforgettable evening.
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Leah_g
Feb 27, 2024
Very special cooking class experience - This is the best cooking class I’ve ever taken is so special to be in somebody’s home and learn so much about local culture. It was very nice to pick out our own vegetables and learn about the different spices. I would strongly urge anybody to do this, while they are in Jaipur.
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Katherine_r
Feb 11, 2024
Intimate family experience - The host is so warm, friendly and inviting. You get a real Indian family evening with her husband, children and mother in law. It’s typical Indian food- nothing special, but you learn how they make food. Highly recommend.
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Celia214
Jan 22, 2024
Delicious food with welcoming locals! - We had a wonderful time with Shalini and her family! Shalini greeted us with fresh chai and vegetable pakora, and then we walked to the market to pick up vegetables for dinner. She showed us how to make mutter paneer, dal fry, bhindi masala, and chapati, and everything was delicious. We had dinner with her sweet family, and they made us feel like part of the family. This was a beautiful experience and we highly recommend it to anyone who wants a truly authentic Indian family experience!
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Leonan38
Jan 15, 2024
Incredible evening in Jaipur cooking with Shalini - Shalini was an incredible host - we learned so much about Indian cooking and experienced a slice of life in Jaipur. She and her husband took us to her local market where we learned about different grains and spices and then visited a vegetable market where we picked out veggies for our dinner. She showed us how she makes masala chai and we enjoyed meeting her family. Dinner was incredible with so many delicious flavors. Thank you for an amazing evening Shalini ❤️
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From $50
up to 10 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).