Private 3-Hour Traditional Kerala Muslim Meal in a Local Kochi Home

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 8 guests
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Language
English, Malayalam
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Savor a 3-hour culinary experience with a local in Kochi. Cook authentic Kerala Muslim dishes from scratch and enjoy a meal while engaging in cultural conversations with Shamim.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Enjoy an authentic, private cooking demonstration and traditional Kerala meal in a beautiful, local Kochi home. Join Shamim in the kitchen to prepare some her favorite Muslim Kerala dishes from scratch. Enjoy the meal you helped prepare with Shamim while discussing cuisine and culture in Kochi.

Sample Menu

MAIN
chattipathiri
(a traditional Malayali Muslim dish of layered seasoned beef and pancakes)
STARTER
pathiri
(round paper-thin, rice flour bread)
MAIN
ney chor
(a fragrant rice lightly coated in ghee)
DESSERT
sharkapuli
(an addictively delicious mango and tamarind accompaniment to the rice)

What You Get

Private meal with your host Shamim
Bottled water
Local host
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good To Know

  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

What You’ll Experience

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. After your welcome drink of garden-fresh lime juice or refreshing coconut water, you will be served an array of dishes in the traditional Kerala Muslim cuisine that may include chattipathiri (a traditional Malayali Muslim dish of layered seasoned beef and pancakes), pathiri (round paper-thin, rice flour bread), ney chor (a fragrant rice lightly coated in ghee), sharkapuli (an addictively delicious mango and tamarind accompaniment to the rice), Malabar chicken curry made with Kerala spices and coconut milk, and to end, semiya payasam, cardamom-infused milk with vermicelli, raisins and cashews.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Kochi (Cochin), India, IN

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End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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from  $142.89 
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Please note that the time is in India Standard Time.
Free cancellation (48 hours notice)
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Earliest available date: July 11, 2025
from  $142.89  per guest
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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