Authentic South Indian Cooking Class and Vegetarian Meal with a Local in Chennai
Join your host Jyashree for an authentic culinary experience in her kitchen where she will teach you to prepare a variety of rices, a vegetable poriyal (sautéed vegetables with spices) and a rasam (a peppery soup that is an essential element to the South Indian Iyer sapaad) - the important basics of a typical South Indian meal! You can expect the cooking lesson to last about 1-2 hours before you share the meal you helped prepare which will also include additional dishes Jyashree prepared in advance. If you wish to learn how to make dosas, appams or anything else in particular, please let Jyashree know in advance so she can be prepared.
Experience a cozy setting as you enjoy authentic South Indian life and cuisine with a welcoming local, and leave with new recipes, a new friend, and lifelong memories!
Options
Cooking and dinner
Cooking class and dinner with your host Jyashree
What's included in Authentic South Indian Cooking Class and Vegetarian Meal with a Local in Chennai
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local Chennai home with your host Jyashree. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Jyashree will teach you 2-3 traditional Indian dishes from family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together. This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional Indian culture and cuisine.
Food Menu
MAIN - Vegetable poriyal
sautéed vegetables with spices
STARTER - Rasam
a peppery soup that is an essential element to the South Indian Iyer sapaad
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Gratuities
- Private cooking class and vegetarian meal with your host Jyashree
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet your host at their home in Besant Nagar neighborhood in Chennai. 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. That can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
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Ticket Redemption
Local contact information: If you need assistance, please contact your hosts Jyashree at +91 98400 93260, or by email at [email protected] Address: #2 MG Ramachandran Road, Kalakshetra Colony (Besant Nagar neighborhood) Meeting Instructions: Meet your host Jyashree at her home. As maps can be confusing in India, we suggest you call your host for detailed directions prior to leaving your hotel. Jyashree lives across from the Indian Bank in Kalakshetra Colony, a well-known landmark. Here is a map to Jyashree's home: https://goo.gl/maps/NchPwgGowf32 -- Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at [email protected] if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!