Private Vegetarian Rajasthani Cooking Class and Meal with Locals in Jaipur

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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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English, Hindi
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Explore the rich flavors of Rajasthan in an intimate cooking class with locals in Jaipur. Master vegetarian dishes and experience the warmth of a Rajasthani family with this unique encounter.

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

Experience Details

Join your local host Shalini and her mother-in-law in their Jaipur home kitchen and learn to cook traditional vegetarian Rajasthani dishes that you will enjoy together after your cooking class. You might learn to make baingan ka bharta (eggplant) or another seasonal vegetable dish, rotis (Indian bread) or matar paratha (whole wheat flat bread stuffed with a spiced mashed peas filling) and kheer (rice pudding), before sharing your meal with Shalini and her joyous family at their dining table.


This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about Rajasthani food and culture from welcoming locals during an engaging hands-on cooking experience!

Sample Menu

STARTER
Dahi wada
Plump dumplings in a creamy yoghurt sauce
MAIN
Bhindi masala (okra) or baingan bhartha (eggplant)
Seasonal Indian vegetable
MAIN
Dal (lentils cooked in Indian spices)
MAIN
Kadhi
Fried dumplings served in a flavorful chickpea gravy
MAIN
Rice
MAIN
Mattar paratha (flatbread stuffed with peas)
DESSERT
Kheer
Indian rice pudding

What You Get

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Private hands-on vegetarian cooking class with your host Shalini
Non-alcoholic beverages
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good To Know

  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Menu may vary depending on the season
  • Private, personalized experience

What You’ll Experience

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Your host Shalini is a passionate cook who enjoys hosting with her mother-in-law. Join Shalini and her mother-in-law in their kitchen and learn to cook traditional vegetarian Rajasthani dishes with seasonal vegetables. After your hands-on cooking lesson, enjoy the meal you helped prepare with Shalini and her family at their dining table. Your meal will also include other dishes prepared by Shalini and her family in advance.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Crystal Mall, Jaipur Jaipur Division Rajasthan, India, IN, 302016

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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 can be found in your ticket upon confirmation.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Amazing and relaxing cooking class with Shalini
August 25, 2024
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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 ...read more

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Good teacher, great family experience
September 02, 2022
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The experience was beyond my expectations. Shalini took me to the market and shops in her neighborhood and gave me detailed explanation about spices and Rajasthani veggies. The best part of the eve...read more

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Delicious meal and wonderful experience
February 28, 2021
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Shalini taught us how to make Mattar Paneer and Naan and, although we were total amateurs, the outcome was delicious! It was a great time and Shalini was helpful and patient. We had a lot of fun an...read more

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Amazing evening and incredible food
February 18, 2020
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We had a fantastic evening with the family, they were so warm and friendly and welcoming, we felt like we were just part of the family! Delicious food and clear instructions for us to recreate at h...read more

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Amazing experience! Shalini and family were so friendly. Would highly recommend.
January 23, 2020
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Was a great experience. Loved learning the secrets of a good chai tea and learning about the different spices for the different curries we made. Shalini welcomes us into her home and her family wer...read more

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