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Professionally, Leela and her husband were a customs deputy commissioner and a political science professor. But passionately, they are foodies and cooks. In fact, they are so passionate about food that Leela's market tour has aired on Chinese TV.
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) Using freshly-picked garden vegetables, from pungent ginger to snappy green beans, in recipes handed down from generation to generation, Leela focuses on traditional Kerala Syrian Christian feast cuisine. You will enjoy a meal with Leela and her husband at their dining table and sample dishes such as appam (thin pancakes made with fermented rice and coconut milk) served with chicken stew or fish moilee (a coconut-based fish stew) , a wonderful fish or prawn fry, fresh vegetables, rice, yoghurt, and pappad (crispy wafers made from gram flour).
Cooking experience (1 - 6 guests) Learn to cook a few traditional Syrian Sadhya dishes, a feast typically served only at banquets. In Leela's kitchen she will teach you about her family's culinary traditions and how to prepare some of her favorite dishes.
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Pricing (per person)*
| 1 person | 4 people | 5+ people | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-Home Meal | $2,250 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Cooking Experience + Meal | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Alcohol | $250 per person | ||
| *Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout. | |||
| Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Meal | 12:00pm - 02:00pm | 7:00pm - 09:00pm |
| Cooking Experience + Meal | 11:00am - 02:00pm | 6:00pm - 09:00pm |
Traveling Spoon connects you with meaningful culinary experiences, from private cooking lessons to homecooked meals in people's homes. Enjoy an immersive cultural experience that gives you a glimpse into the local way of life.
