Embark on a culinary adventure at Chef Payal's cooking studio in Jaipur. Her spacious kitchen is the perfect setting for your hands-on North Indian and Rajasthani cooking class. During your 1-1.5 hour class, you'll learn to prepare authentic regional dishes, guided by Payal's expertise and passion. Afterward, relax and enjoy the delicious meal you've created, sharing stories and savoring the flavors. A few dishes that you might try are fragrant rice, seasonal vegetables, freshly made flatbreads, and flavorful lentil dishes. Chef Payal believes in personalized experiences and is happy to cater to dietary needs (gluten-free, nut-free, lactose-free). Please communicate your preferences when booking, and prepare for a truly memorable culinary experience in Jaipur.
Your guided market tour in Jaipur begins at Payal's cooking studio. You'll start by discussing the menu and then embark on a special journey together to the local market. Payal will share her expertise as you explore the spice shops, revealing the secrets of Indian spices and their powerful flavors. Discover the beauty of local and seasonal fruits and vegetables, choosing the freshest ingredients alongside Payal. This market adventure will enrich your understanding of Indian cuisine before you return to the studio for your hands-on cooking class.
Only vegetarian food is cooked during your cooking class. You are advised to inform about food allergies and medical issues (if food related) while booking your experience, so that your experience is curated accordingly. Payal does not serve alcohol or other beverages, except bottled water.
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.
Kofta curry in a onion tomato gravy Slow cooked stewed local vegetablesSeasonal desserts like carrot halwa or shahi tukda or sweet vermicilli Chapati/ naan/roti/ parantha/ puriRice pilaf/ biryani/ mix veg pulavMeet Payal, and discover the heart of Indian cooking. Inspired by generations of culinary wisdom, Payal's cooking school offers a unique, hands-on experience. From the secrets of North Indian vegetarian cuisine, passed down from her grandmother and mother, to rediscovered recipes and forgotten ingredients, Payal's classes are a journey into authentic Indian flavors. A professionally trained chef, Payal emphasizes local, regional, and seasonal ingredients, showcasing the power of simple ingredients and the complexity of Indian spices. Join her and unlock the magic of Indian cooking.
"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."
"We had an awesome time learning about the various spices and flavors of Indian cooking
with Payal. She was a great teacher! I’d highly recommend this class and experience for
anyone visiting Jaipur."
"Meeting Payal and cooking with her was such a pleasure for our family! She was incredibly friendly and engaging, and so supportive and helpful as we made the recipe together--it felt like she was right there in our kitchen with us! She was so good with our kids and they had so much fun. Her guidance on the ingredients, substitutions, and techniques was really helpful and fascinating to learn. The meal was incredibly flavorful, and we've continued to make it numerous times since. Our family had such a joyful and memorable experience with Payal--we learned so much and are looking forward to taking another class with her again soon!"
"Great to learn how to make a dish like this (delicious, rich) while keeping it vegetarian (and it's easy to make it vegan). The vegetable pulao is also a keeper. Payal did a great job of constantly checking in on my dishes to make sure everything was on track."
