South Indian Vegetarian Cooking Class near Chennai Airport

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

Overview

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class and home cooked meal with your host Uma. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy traditional South Indian cuisine with a creative twist made by a local who lives close to the airport. Uma prepares a delightful array of vegetarian festival foods to give you an insight into Tamilian cuisine and culture. Learn about the symbolism of kolam (rice flour drawings that most Tamilian households have) and about traditional utensils and musical instruments. Join Uma at her dining table to enjoy a vegetarian menu that may include tangerine rasam (a tangy, refreshing broth made with tomatoes, pepper and citrus), beetroot vada (deep fried beetroot and multigrain dumplings), vegetable poriyal (stir-fried vegetables with coconut) and sundal (an absolutely delicious green pea and chickpea salad garnished with coconut and raw mango) accompanied by rice and pickles.

Options

Cooking class + Lunch
Cooking class + Dinner

What's included

  • Homecooked meal
  • Private cooking class with your host Uma
  • Gratuities

What to expect

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Your experience begins by meeting your host Uma at her home. You will then learn to cook South Indian vegetarian dishes with a creative touch in Uma's kitchen. Start your experience with a visit to her terrace garden where you might pick a few seasonal vegetables or herbs to use in your cooking experience. During your 1.5 hour cooking experience learn to cook 3 dishes. Share the meal you helped prepare at Uma's dining table over conversation about life in South India. Uma includes a variety of healthy and flavorful vegetables in her food in a unique way that you don't typically find elsewhere.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your host Uma at her apartment in the Guindy neighborhood of Chennai, about a 15-min drive from the Chennai airport. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.

End point

Meet your host Uma at her apartment in the Guindy neighborhood of Chennai, about a 15-min drive from the Chennai airport. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation policy

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