Get a Glimpse into a Traditional Nair Household during a Private Cooking Class
Meet your local host Usha for a hands-on cooking experience in her kitchen - a charming mix of old world and modern equipment. The dishes you will learn to cook together will depend on what is available that day from Usha's garden and the market. Usha's yard has fruit trees like bananas and papayas and a host of tropical vegetables.
The cooking part of the experience will last for 30-45 minutes and you will be preparing a few local dishes, such as sambar (tentil based vegetable stew), aviyal (mixed vegetables) or olan (curry made with white pumpkin, cow peas and coconut milk).
Through this experience Usha would like to share more about the Nair community of Kerala, their rituals, customs, festivals and cuisine - so come join her!
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Cooking and dinner
Cooking class and dinner with your host Usha
What's included in Get a Glimpse into a Traditional Nair Household during a Private Cooking Class
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Usha and her husband grew up in Thrippunithura and Ernakulam in Kerala, and later lived in the US for many years. About six years ago they inherited an old house in Thrissur, and living there for them is like reliving their fond memories of growing up in Kerala.
Usha’s old-world house was built over 100 years ago by her grandfather in Kerala style with British overtones. You will see a lot of traditional Kerala style architecture from the tiled roof and black flooring, to antique furniture, old family photos and various other memorabilia collected over the years.
Usha is happy to customize the menu as per your preference. Please let her know when you book if you have any special requests.
Inclusions
- Private cooking class with your host Usha
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Homecooked meal
- Gratuities
- 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
- Vegetarian and vegan option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- 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 her home in Thrissur. Exact address details will be provided upon confirmation.
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If you need assistance, please contact your host Usha at +91 (0) 8547477913 or by email at [email protected] Address: Rama Vilas, Sree Kerala Varma College Road, Kerala, Thrissur 680011 Meet your host Usha at her home in Thrissur, which is an hour's drive from Nedumbassery airport and two hours from Ernakulam. Take the NH47 highway to Thrissur. Once you reach West Fort junction, take the Guruvayur road, about 1/2 mile later, turn left on to Kerala Varma College road. About 1/4 mile later, on the right side is Usha's house. Across the street from Usha's home is the Varma College cricket ground. Here is a Google maps link to her location: https://goo.gl/maps/EXohkMYCYV32 -- 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!
