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Anuradha is a doctor with a deep passion for cooking, describing her medical career as "purely incidental" to her love for the culinary arts. Her boundless creativity shines through not just in the kitchen but also in her talents for art, music, gardening, and home decorating. This artistic flair extends to her daughter, Nrithya, a skilled food photographer. Anuradha’s culinary journey began with her mother and grandmother, from whom she inherited treasured family recipes and a love for experimenting with flavors. A true polymath, Anuradha is also an accomplished artist, a singer, and a polyglot, fluent in five regional languages - Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi - besides English.
Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.
In-home meal (1 - 4 guests) Step into the warm and welcoming home of Anuradha and her daughter Nrithya for an unforgettable culinary experience. Begin with a refreshing welcome drink as Anuradha introduces you to the rich traditions, customs, and even the science behind Mudaliar cuisine. At the dining table, you’ll share a flavorful feast featuring dishes like vazhaippoo vadai (plantain flower lentil fritters), thakkali rasam (spiced lentil broth), thitheepu idiyappam (sweetened rice vermicelli) and badam kozhi kuzhambu (almond-based chicken curry). Seasonal ingredients shine in every dish, from uralakkazhangu perattal (sautéed potatoes with field beans and dill) to vendhiya keerai era varuval (prawns with fenugreek greens).
The meal concludes with a delightful dessert, leaving you with cherished memories and an appreciation for this unique heritage. Anuradha is happy to accommodate dietary preferences and allergies, ensuring every guest enjoys a personalized dining experience. She welcomes the chance to chat with you in advance to tailor the menu to your tastes, making this a meal to truly savor.
Cooking experience (1 - 4 guests) Enjoy a one-hour cooking demonstration with Anuradha as she skillfully prepares 1-2 dishes of the full menu you'll savor later. While this is a demonstration rather than a hands-on class, it’s a chance to learn from Anuradha’s extensive knowledge of ingredients and techniques. She’ll share tips, stories, and her passion for cooking as you watch her bring recipes to life. Afterward, sit down together to relish the delicious creations and experience her warm hospitality.
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This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.
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!
Divya, Traveling Spoon Ambassador
Pricing (per person)*
| 1 person | 4 people | 5+ people | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking Experience + Meal | $3,000 | $2,500 | Not offered |
| *Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout. | |||
| Lunch | Dinner | |
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| Cooking Experience + Meal | 11:00am - 02:00pm | 5:30pm - 08:30pm |
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