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Vrinda and Hemendra run a heritage hotel at their ancestral home in Rajasthan, where their family has been for generations, called Bhainsrorgarh Fort. Hemendra’s infectious passion for food and cooking got passed on to Vrinda after they married, and she learned traditional Rajasthani cuisine from her husband and his family. Their family recipes from the Royal House of Bhainsrorgarh have been passed down for generations. Both Vrinda and Hemendra are open-minded, engaging and keen on sharing their cuisine, culture and history with travelers.
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 - 5 guests) Vrinda and Hermendra will welcome you with a warm smile into their beautiful apartment, which is close to the airport. The apartment is furnished with pictures displaying the royal Rajasthani family history which they will happily share with you. Later you will join them at the dining table to enjoy some authentic Rajasthani dishes such as laal maas (red mutton curry), gatte ki sabzi (gram flour vegetable), bhindi ki sabzi (okra), bharwa baingan (sauteed eggplant), or barbecue chicken and paneer (cottage cheese). End your meal together with a sweet dessert such as gajar ka halwa (carrot pudding) or kheer (rice pudding).
Cooking experience (1 - 5 guests) Vrinda will begin your one-hour cooking demonstration by introducing you to all the ingredients she will be using. Then she will give you a demonstration on how to make three authentic Rajasthani dishes including a starter, main course and dessert. Vrinda's kitchen is small and so you can expect for most of the prep work to be done in the terrace area and for the kitchen to be used for final cooking only.
Market visit (1 - 5 guests) Vrinda will accompany you to one of the most popular food markets in Delhi called the INA market. You will see different vegetables, fruits, spices, meat and seafood on display at the INA market. This market experience will give you a complete insight into spices and ingredients used in Indian cooking. Then return together to Vrinda and Hemendra's home to begin your cooking experience.
Notes: Please note you need to climb two flights of stairs to get to Vrinda's apartment.
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A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.
Both, Vindra and Hemendra were adorable hosts showing plenty of interest in us and were very keen on sharing family recipes, their own family history and culture. After being surprised by a welcome cocktail and gift – a small bag, an apron, pen & notebook - the cooking class starts. Step by step, Vrinda and Hemendra explain the different steps as well as ingredients of the dishes also engaging us to actively take part in the cooking session. The Rajasthani recipes cooked during the class are old family recipes passed on from generation to generation. The hosts were warm and welcoming from the very first second. We had a wonderful time!
Dina, Traveling Spoon Ambassador
Pricing (per person)*
| 1 person | 4 people | 5+ people | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-Home Meal | $5,000 | $2,500 | $2,000 |
| Cooking Experience + Meal | $4,250 | $4,250 | $4,000 |
| Market Tour + Cooking Experience + Meal | $7,800 | $6,500 | $5,200 |
| Alcohol | $300 per person | ||
| *Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout. | |||
| Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Meal | 12:30pm - 02:30pm | 7:30pm - 09:30pm |
| Cooking Experience + Meal | 11:00am - 02:00pm | 6:00pm - 09:00pm |
| Market Tour + Cooking Experience + Meal | 10:00am - 02:00pm | 4:00pm - 08:00pm |
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