We had a lovely evening in the home of Shveta and her husband. The welcome was warm and we were made to feel very comfortable. The cooking class was terrific. We learned to make several dishes and came home with recipes to try to recreate them at home. Would highly recommend this event!

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Great experience!!!! An amazing way to interact with the people and culture of india. The Singh’s are a delightful and well known family in Jaipur and make you feel right at home. Highly recommend this enriching experience!!!

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This was the highlight of our weekend in Jaipur! Mohan was an excellent host and we felt like we were part of his family. From the visit to the village of Samode and his flexibility when we saw the gem store and had to stop for 45 minutes he was nothing but gracious and nice to be with. His wife made us a delicious lunch and we spent time on the farm better understanding how his whole family works together to bring in the crops. Seeing the difference outside a large city like Jaipur was one that won't be forgotten and I very much hope we can go back to visit him and his family. I strongly recommend this tour if you are interested in a very different life from the bigger cities like Jaipur. You won't regret it!

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Upon arriving at the Haveli you will be greeted by either Yadu or his cousin, in the general courtyard that is surrounded by pomegranate trees. Make your way to a private courtyard where you will get to you know your host over drinks and snacks. Nothing pleases Yadu more than discovering and testing new recipes and he is sure to tell you about the old hand-written manuscript he found amongst forgotten family keepsakes, which contained 400 lost recipes. <br><br> You will then enjoy a cooking experience with Yadu (or perhaps his cousin) and a chef in their courtyard that has an open fire grill. You will learn to cook two traditional Rajasthani dishes which will take about 1.5 hours. After cooking, enjoy a menu of traditional Indian dishes such as kebabs, a variety of Indian breads, ker sangri (a traditional Rajasthani desert bean dish), lahsuni palak (spinach cooked in garlic), junglee maas (a meat dish traditionally made from the game that kings hunted that is spiced with chili and coriander) or safed maas (a decadent royal korma made with ground cashew and almonds, coconut, and fragrant spices and goat), and mutton dahi bhalla (meat-filled lentil dumplings in a yogurt sauce). Learn about the history of Rajasthani cuisine and how they cook traditional dishes during this unique culinary experience with a member of the royal family. Enjoy your authentic Rajasthani meal over a glass of wine.

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This was an AMAZING experience. It was definitely one of the highlights of my trip. Payal is a fantastic instructor and is such a warm, friendly, and funny individual. The market tour was informative, her cooking directions were helpful, and the meal we created was delicious! One of our members had a severe gluten and dairy allergy and Payal adjusted the menu effortless. The strength to Payal's cooking experience was her holistic approach to food and wellness; she emphasized the use of simple, fresh, and regional ingredients to nourish and care for the body. It was such a pleasure spending the day with Payal.

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This is the best cooking class I’ve ever taken! It is so special to be in somebody’s home and learn so much about local culture. It was very nice to pick out our own vegetables and learn about the different spices. I would strongly urge anybody to do this, while they are in Jaipur.

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We had such an amazing time learning royal in-house recipes with Himanshu and Dipti. The whole family was very kind, humble and extremely hospitable and they took care of all little details to make our experience memorable. The class was hands-on and we had great time learning quick and colourful dishes like chicken kachri and safed aloo. The open cooking experience was wonderful with this lovely pet friendly family. Ingredients were different and absolutely fresh. My other favorite was eggplant masala, which was cooked in tangy tomato sauce and other Indian spices. If you want to experience the colors, flavors and food of Jaipur, this is the perfect place for you. We would highly recommend it.

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Somya and Abhishek are foodies, who love to travel and talk about their interests and passion. You can expect a good traditional vegetarian meal overlooking the beautiful city of Jaipur. The traditional barbecue set up called sigri will take you back to the olden days of royal cooking. This simple, home cooked, vegetarian meal with a local family is all you need for a memorable day in Jaipur.”

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Experience the warmth of Indian hospitality with Shveta and Kul in their contemporary Jaipur home. Begin with a refreshing welcome drink of nimbu pani or jal jeera, followed by a sumptuous feast of authentic North Indian favorites like aloo tikki, pakoras, chicken curry, rajma, and more - often featuring organic vegetables from Shveta’s rooftop garden. Enjoy a private cooking demonstration where you’ll learn how traditional dishes like aloo gobhi, daal, and Indian bread are prepared, while discovering the vibrant world of Indian spices. Wrap up your culinary journey with a delicious shared meal, heartfelt conversations, and printed recipes to take home, deepening your connection to North Indian cuisine and culture. <br><br> Note: This is a cooking demonstration, not a hands-on class, due to group size. Alcohol is included in the cost of your experience.

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