Private Tour
Jaipur Market Tour & Vegetarian Rajasthani Home Cooking Class
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Meet your welcoming host Shalini at her home and walk to the local street market for a private market tour. Here, you will learn about basic Indian ingredients and local, seasonal produce. As you explore the market with Shalini, you’ll pick up a few ingredients for your cooking lesson.
After your market tour, join Shalini and her mother-in-law in their Jaipur home kitchen and learn to cook traditional vegetarian Rajasthani dishes that you will enjoy together after your cooking class. You might learn to make baingan ka bharta (eggplant) or another seasonal vegetable, an Indian bread like rotis or mattar paratha (whole wheat flat bread stuffed with a spiced mashed peas filling) and a dessert like kheer (rice pudding), before sharing your meal with Shalini and her joyous family at their dining table.
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about Rajasthani food and culture from welcoming locals during an engaging hands-on cooking experience!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Menu may vary depending on the season. Please note that Shalini only serves vegetarian food.
If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
Private, personalized experience
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private market tour and cooking class with your host Shalini
Homecooked meal
What To Expect
Experience an authentic Jaipur cooking class in a local home and immerse yourself in traditional Rajasthani cuisine. Start your day with a visit to a local Jaipur street market, exploring seasonal produce and selecting fresh ingredients for your class. Return to Shalini’s home and, guided by her and her mother-in-law, learn to prepare a traditional vegetarian Rajasthani meal from scratch. After cooking, sit down to enjoy the dishes you helped create, along with additional family recipes prepared in advance. This hands-on Jaipur cooking class offers a genuine taste of Rajasthan, insight into local culinary traditions, and a heartwarming cultural experience with a welcoming family.
Sample Menu
main
Bhindi masala (okra) or baingan bhartha (eggplant)
Seasonal Indian vegetable
main
Dal (lentils cooked in Indian spices)
main
Steamed rice
main
Indian bread like rotis or mattar paratha (flatbread stuffed with peas)
dessert
Kheer (Indian rice pudding)
Options
Market+cook+lunch Shalini
Market tour, cooking and lunch
Market+cook+dinner Shalini
Market, cooking and dinner: Market tour, cooking class and dinner with your host Shalini
Reviews
112 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Informative, relaxing and delicious!
EmmaGoring,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shalini was the perfect host! She showed us around the market and explained all the jet ingredients in Rajasthani cooking then we chose fresh vegetables and went back to her lovely home. We had tea and breakfast snacks then made a thali feast! It was informative, relaxing and delicious! A really memorable and special experience. Thanks Shalini! X
Informative, relaxing and delicious!
Emma G,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Shalini was the perfect host! She showed us around the market and explained all the jet ingredients in Rajasthani cooking then we chose fresh vegetables and went back to her lovely home. We had tea and breakfast snacks then made a thali feast! It was informative, relaxing and delicious! A really memorable and special experience. Thanks Shalini! X
a real at-home cooking experience; one to be enjoyed, savored, and remembered!
joesob,
Mar 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00what better way to learn about a culture than through its food? do yourselves a favor and BOOK THIS experience! this is not at a local school, nor at some non-descript venue. this is a cooking lesson, a cultural lesson, and a tasting lesson at a private home. as a guest, you get to experience an at-home (a real home! a real kitchen!) lesson on the local cuisine, culture, and history. Shalini and family have opened their doors to welcome in travelers in order to share their lives and share themselves. this was honestly one of our highlights of our recent Indian holiday. many thanks to Shalini and her family for making us feel SO at home, and for teaching us a few new tricks in the kitchen.
Great local experience
Tracey S,
Mar 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a really lovely way to experience some genuine Indian culture away from the tourist traps. Shalini and her family were lovely, welcoming and it was wonderful to freely chat to her about life and the differences and similarities in our cultures. The food was delicious and explained in an easy to follow format from picking the groceries at the local corner store to preparing and cooking. This was a really experience that I recommend if you are solo travelling as it felt safe.
A wonderful Jaipur experience
Emily W,
Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shalini was the most delightful host, her family were lovely, they were welcoming and friendly. We had an excellent cooking class and a delightful meal with all the family in their beautiful home. Shalini is an amazing cook and explains very well the cooking, while including lots of participation. It’s a fabulous way to spend a few hours in Jaipur. I highly recommend!
An excellent cooking class and view of life on India!
Explore227516,
Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an incredible experience! This was so wonderful. Shalini is a lovely person who takes you shopping at the places in her neighborhood where she personally shops, then she brings you in to their multigenerational home where she cooks (and you assist) you lunch. Then you dine with Shalini, her 2 friendly sons and mother in law. The vegetarian food is excellent, but the best part of this experience is the view into the home and every day life in India. Such a unique perspective! HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Great Experience!
Safari02555012316,
Mar 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! Thank you Shalini to learn us so much about Indian cooking and culture! Hope I can cook as good at home :)
An authentic Indian family experience!
Kara C,
Mar 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What an authentic, amazing tour! Shalini is a wonderful host. First we went to the markets where she regularly shops for all their food. She talked about all of the ingredients she uses and answered all of our questions about food items that we were unfamiliar with. Then she took us to her home and together (but honestly, mostly Shalini) we cooked lunch together. The most enjoyable part of the experience was chatting about life with Shalini, her 2 very friendly sons, and mother-in-law. The vegetarian lunch was very good. It was just so special to share a meal with their family. She was also kind enough to give us a tour of her home. This was an incredible experience that we will cherish for a long time to come. Thank you, Shalini. HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
Authentic cuisine under expert direction 😀
Axel L,
Mar 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was able to spend some hours cooking with Shalini today and still can hardly move because it was so good and so abundant:)... After shopping together, during which she presented the basic spices, vegetables, etc., various - at my request vegan - dishes were prepared. She explained great tricks and basic seasonings and there were interesting exchanges about life in India. I learned a lot, especially as everything went on in a family atmosphere and you could feel great. So all thumbs up!!! Absolutely recommend...
Must-do experience to get in touch with local culture!
X9303FElaurag,
Feb 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time with Shalini! She welcomed us with chai and snacks, showed us how to make different types of Indian breads and many other dishes, and the best thing was chatting about our cultures all along. It was also fun to have dinner with Shalini's family and talking with her kids. This experience was definitely a highlight of our trip to India and we strongly recommend it to get in touch with local culture. If you book with Shalini you will get the best host!
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