Wilma is a warm and gracious host and went out of her way to make us feel at home. She made a simple but delicious Mangalorean meal; you can tell she cooks from the heart! The kitchen was the most beautiful part of the home and you can tell it’s the heart of the home. Wilma’s cooking is delicious and unpretentious. She is extremely efficient in the kitchen, bustling about, not skipping a beat. It was a treat to share a meal with her and speak to her about her ancestral home in Mangalore.
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I had a wonderful time with Sundarii and her daughter, Nevi. I learned about the main ingredients of South Indian cooking and had a great meal. Sundarii asked what type of food I was interested in, and was very happy to make healthy vegetarian food for me. Very friendly and hospitable.
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There is a certain glamour about Anglo-Indian cuisine and so many stories associated with it, for example the Railway mutton curry that conjures up scenes of leisurely travel by train, of tables covered with snow white table cloths laid with gleaming china and cutlery, of turbaned waiters and bearers serving curry with rolls and crusty white bread in railway dining rooms. Join Bridget in her home in Koramangala where she is excited to share her Anglo-Indian cuisine and culinary traditions. A few dishes that you will share together are coconut or tomato pilaf, country captain chicken curry or railway lamb or mutton curry and cabbage foogath or mixed vegetable stir fry. End your meal with some dessert such as vermicelli pudding or plantain dumpling fritters or semolina or milk pudding.
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Archana was a wonderful host. We enjoyed our market visit. The prepared food was excellent and explanations of the dishes very informative. There was not an opportunity to cook which we were hoping for and have enjoyed on other similar experiences. It would have been nice if the hosts had joined us in eating the meal.
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Market Tour
Please note this isn't a market tour but a visit to a local grocery store, where Bridget usually buys her produce from. Meet Bridget at her home and then walk together to the local grocery store, that sells fresh, seasonal vegetables and fruits. You will also find all the spices and condiments needed in Indian cooking at this store. Bridget will introduce you to all the local procure and ingredients used to prepare an Indian meal and teach you how select fresh produce. You might shop for lentils, spices or vegetables before returning home for your cooking and meal experience.
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I was served heirloom traditional Mudaliar recipes that are from the region of Vellore in Tamil Nadu with a modern twist. Most of the people from there were agriculturists and hence they a lot of vegetables in their cooking. The host served us a welcome drink elaneer - coconut water with mint leaves, which was very refreshing. Before she served the meal she explained to us about the cuisine and culture. The menu even had a theme, it was a feast served to the bride and groom after their marriage. Basically the first meal from the bride’s side to the newlyweds, making us feel so special! She then taught me how to make banana flower pakodas. She spent long hours cleaning the banana flower before we came which is commendable and shows her passion for food and hosting. The grand feast like meal was served on banana leaves, after which we proceeded to her private garden for dessert. My favourite dish was the prawns with the fenugreek leaves. The whole experience was very authentic and the food was flavorful!
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