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Traditional Chettinad Cooking Class in a Local Home near Chennai

Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
$89
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The traditional South Indian cooking experience at Kamala's home near Chennai offers a unique glimpse into local culture and cuisine. Located just 5 minutes from the seashore, this delightful journey includes hands-on cooking lessons and a delicious home-cooked meal.

  • 🍽️ Learn to cook 2-3 authentic South Indian dishes with Kamala, an expert home cook.
  • 🚗 Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from your Chennai accommodation, ensuring a hassle-free experience.
  • 🕒 Experience a total duration of 3 hours, including a relaxing drive and engaging cooking lesson.
  • 🥘 Savor a traditional Chettinad meal featuring dishes like Chettinad chicken, fish curry, and piping hot dosas served on banana leaves.
  • 🌿 Experience a hands-on cooking class that lasts 1-2 hours, allowing you to actively participate in the culinary process.
  • 👩‍🍳 Kamala’s home is decorated in traditional style, providing a warm and inviting atmosphere for your cooking lesson.
  • 🧑‍🏫 An English-speaking human tour guide will accompany you, enhancing your understanding of the local culture.
  • 👶 Infants and small children can comfortably ride in a pram or stroller, making it a family-friendly outing.
  • 🌍 The experience is located about 1 hour from central Chennai, en route to the popular tourist destination of Mahabalipuram.
  • 🚌 Public transportation options are nearby for those wishing to explore further.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Cooking+Dinner+RTT w/ Kamala
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Private cooking class with your host Kamala
  • Home-cooked South Indian meal
  • Chennai hotel pick-up and drop-off

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. After your long drive, relax in Kamala's traditionally decorated home before enjoying a traditional Chettinad meal. The Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu is famous for its focus on aromatic flavors and use of freshly ground spices in predominately non-vegetarian dishes. Kamala will teach you to prepare two or three traditional Chettinad dishes, including how to make pour dosas, a savory roasted crepe prepared from fermented rice and lentil batter, a Chennai food specialty. Your hands-on cooking lesson will last about 1-2 hours before you sit down at her dining table and enjoy the meal you helped prepare.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • Kamala's home is about 1 hour outside of central Chennai by car, her home is en route to Mahabalipuram, Chennai's popular tourist sight of the coastal temples of the Pallava Kings. 5 minutes away from the beach and 20 minutes away from Dakshinachitra, a beautiful open-air museum of South Indian heritage and culture.
  • Hotel pick up and drop off is included (maximum 4 guests per vehicle), your host will provide convenient round-trip transfers.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Traditional Chettinad Cooking Class in a Local Home near Chennai

    Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
    $89
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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