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Dolly and her husband are a retired couple who greatly enjoy entertaining friends and family at their home. Formerly, Dolly was a teacher who ran a residential school. Like many Indian women before her, she learned to cook at an early age from the older women in her family. Dolly uses a lot of herbs in her cooking, and she enjoys sharing with travelers some of their uses and medicinal properties. In addition to Dolly's passion for cooking she enjoys traveling, music and meeting new people.
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 - 6 guests) Join Dolly and her husband in their beautiful apartment in Gurgaon. While you sip on your welcome drink, Dolly will give you a background on Indian cuisine and culture. Later, join Dolly at their family dining table to share an authentic, home-cooked meal. Your menu might include dishes such as paneer bhurji (an Indian cheese dish with spices), cauliflower with peas, jeera aloo (potatoes with Indian spices), dal makhani (whole black lentils with red kidney beans, butter and cream), or butter chicken, all served with Indian flat breads and rice. End your meal with a sweet dish such as kheer (rice pudding) or kulfi (Indian ice cream).
Cooking experience (1 - 6 guests) Join Dolly in her kitchen to learn how to make one or two of the dishes (depending on their complexity) that you will enjoy together later. Dishes might include a vegetable or chicken curry or one of many Indian flat breads. If you have any special requests for dishes you would like to learn please note your preferences during booking. You can expect your cooking lesson to last about one to two hours, after which you will enjoy your meal together.
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A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.
The moment Dolly opened the door and greeted me with a warm smile, I knew I was home. Her family is equally endearing and welcoming. The best part about this visit was how well Dolly's entire family made me feel at home. The lunch was a sumptuous spread of non-vegetarian as well as vegetarian dishes. and the kulfi (Indian ice cream) with mangoes became the perfect icing on the cake after the heavy meal.
Soumita, Traveling Spoon Ambassador
Pricing (per person)*
| 1 person | 4 people | 5+ people | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-Home Meal | $1,800 | $1,500 | $1,200 |
| Cooking Experience + Meal | $2,400 | $2,000 | $1,600 |
| Alcohol | $150 per person | ||
| *Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout. | |||
| Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Meal | 1:00pm - 03:00pm | 8:00pm - 10:00pm |
| Cooking Experience + Meal | 11:00am - 03:00pm | 6:00pm - 10:00pm |
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