Traditional Mangalorean or Maharashtrian cooking class in Pune

Pune, India
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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.

Options

Cooking class and dinner

One hour hands-on cooking class

Cooking class and lunch

One hour hands-on cooking class

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Non-alcoholic beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Private cooking lesson with your host Savita
  • Home cooked meal (lunch or dinner)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

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 and pickup

Meeting point

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

Please meet your host Savita at her home in Aundh neighborhood of Pune. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.

Additional information

  • 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 option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Private, personalized experience
  • 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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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