Join Shveta in her Jaipur kitchen for a private cooking class where you'll learn to craft a traditional North Indian meal. Under her expert guidance, you’ll prepare 3-5 authentic dishes like aloo gobhi (spiced cauliflower and potatoes), chicken curry, daal, and Indian bread. After the hands-on experience, sit down with Shveta and Kul to savor the delicious meal you’ve created together, making this a truly immersive and unforgettable culinary journey.
Your private, in-home dining experience begins with Shveta and Kul warmly welcoming you into their contemporary home, set to the soothing sounds of Indian music. Enjoy a refreshing welcome drink of nimbu pani or jal jeera before sitting down to a feast featuring aloo tikki, pakoras, chicken curry, rajma, seasonal vegetables, dal, roti, jeera rice, and dessert. Some dishes may even include organic vegetables grown on Shveta’s rooftop, adding a personal touch to this delightful culinary journey.
Shveta and Kul run a homestay from their home, so you may encounter other guests in the dining room during your meal. However, your Traveling Spoon cooking experience with Shveta will remain a private and personalized session, ensuring an intimate and immersive culinary adventure.
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.
Kheer (Rice pudding)PakorasChicken curryDalAloo gobhiRotis (Indian bread)Shveta, a former primary school teacher and passionate home cook, runs a charming homestay in a quiet suburb of Jaipur. She honed her culinary skills under the guidance of her mother, mastering the rich flavors of traditional Indian cuisine. Her husband, Kul, a retired oil company executive, complements Shveta’s hospitality with his warm and engaging presence. Together, as avid world travelers, they create an unforgettable experience for their guests—Shveta delights with her cooking, while Kul entertains with stories and conversation.
"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!"
"We had a lovely time! We really appreciated Shveta's ability to help us adapt the recipe to suit our needs, and were really impressed with how she guided us from the other side of the camera! It was a great family experience."
"Wonderful insight into traditional Indian cookery. Shveta gave us loads of tips and the overall experience was fabulous. We’ll definitely be doing another of her classes soon. Thank you Shveta!"
"Shevta and her husband were fantastic hosts. Shevta was very patient and explained the steps well to the group. They were both excited to share about their culture and learn about our culture. I feel like I made two new friends half way around the globe and hope to share in a meal prep in person when we can resume international travel again safely. Thank you for this great experience."
