Traditional Mangalorean or Maharashtrian cooking class in Pune

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 4 guests
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Language
English
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Join Savita in Pune and explore the flavors of Mangalorean or Maharashtrian cuisine. Cook traditional dishes in her beautiful home, learn recipes, and hear fascinating travel stories.

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

Experience Details

Savita is originally from coastal Karnataka, though her family is settled in Pune for the last 30 years. She is an Executive and Leadership Transition Coach by profession however gardening, cooking and travel is her true passion. Travel is actually a family passion. She has traveled to 28 countries all over world! Savita enjoys taking cooking classes when she travels and enjoys it so much that she now wants to share it with travelers coming to her city! Savita lives with her family (who may be part of the experience depending on their availability) in a beautiful penthouse with interesting decor; many objects have meaning or a history which Savita willingly describes.

Sample Menu

MAIN
prawn curry rice
MAIN
banana fritters
MAIN
potato song (spicy potato seasoned with onion and coconut oil)
MAIN
green lentil ambat (sprouted green gram in coconut curry)
MAIN
cucumber kochol with mustard seasoning (cucumber salad)
DESSERT
pattoli (rice dumplings stuffed with coconut and jaggery steamed in banana leaf)

What You Get

Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good To Know

  • Please note, apart from Mangalorean cuisine, Savita can also whip up some traditional Maharashtrian, Konkani and Punjabi dishes. Please let her know your preference while booking this experience.
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • 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. Savita lives with her family (who may be part of the experience depending on their availability) in a beautiful penthouse with interesting decor; many objects have meaning or a history which Savita willingly describes. Savita enjoys entertaining and sharing her unique recipes. In your one hour hands-on cooking class Savita will be happy to teach you to cook two dishes completely from scratch. You may learn to make green lentil ambat (sprouted green gram in coconut curry) and pattoli (rice dumplings stuffed with coconut and jaggery steamed in banana leaf), before sitting down at the dining table to share a meal you helped prepare.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Pune, Pune Pune Division Maharashtra, India, IN

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Please meet your host Savita at her home in Aundh neighborhood of Pune. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
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  $153.91 
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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: May 15, 2025
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
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