Traditional Bengali Food

Learn to Cook Authentic Bengali Food in a Local Home

Food & Drink Classes
Digital
180 minutes
English

Enjoy a private cooking demonstration in a Calcutta home. Your host for the day is Bibi, a local restauranteur and all-around food lover. Bibi will teach you about the features of regional Bengali cooking and then show you to the kitchen where she will demonstrate how to prepare a few dishes. Enjoy the meal together at her table and leave with a new appreciation of Indian cuisine and everyday life.

Options

Learn to Cook Authentic Bengali Food in a Local Home

Option 1: Learn about Bengali cuisine in a private cooking demonstration followed by lunch in a local home.

From$85.34Per Person

What's included in Learn to Cook Authentic Bengali Food in a Local Home

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Kolkata (Calcutta)

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Join Bibi in her small kitchen watch her demonstrate how to cook authentic Bengali food that centers around a variety of vegetables and the flavors of mustard and panch poran (Bengali five-spice). The cooking demonstration will last about 1-2 hours.

Food Menu

MAIN - shaag bhaja (fried greens)

MAIN - dal

MAIN - vegetable bhaja (fried eggplant, crisp fried potato sticks)

MAIN - khao suey (Indian style Burmese chicken curry and noodle)

DESSERT - mishti doi (sweetened yoghurt)

Inclusions

  • Private cooking class with your host Bibi
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
  • Beverages
  • Local beer
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

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Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • Kolkata (Calcutta)

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Ticket Redemption

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We hope you are looking forward to your in-home experience in Kolkata! Local contact information: If you need assistance, please contact your host, Bibi, at +91 98303 35641 or bibisarkar1@gmail.com Meeting Location: Meet your host Bibi at her home. Here is a Google maps link to her location: https://goo.gl/maps/oo6FYpptg2XLPSdF9 Address: Swastik Apartment, 291 Jodhpur Park, Flat 4C, Kolkata, India - 700068 -- 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 reservations@travelingspoon.com 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!

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