Private Tour
Vegetarian Rajasthani Cooking Class & Meal with Locals in Jaipur
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Join your local host 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 dish, rotis (Indian bread) or matar paratha (whole wheat flat bread stuffed with a spiced mashed peas filling) and 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 To Expect
This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Your host Shalini is a passionate cook who enjoys hosting with her mother-in-law. Join Shalini and her mother-in-law in their kitchen and learn to cook traditional vegetarian Rajasthani dishes with seasonal vegetables. After your hands-on cooking lesson, enjoy the meal you helped prepare with Shalini and her family at their dining table. Your meal will also include other dishes prepared by Shalini and her family in advance.
Sample Menu
starter
Dahi wada
Plump dumplings in a creamy yoghurt sauce
main
Bhindi masala (okra) or baingan bhartha (eggplant)
Seasonal Indian vegetable
main
Dal (lentils cooked in Indian spices)
main
Rice
main
Mattar paratha (flatbread stuffed with peas)
dessert
Kheer
Indian rice pudding
What‘s Included
Private hands-on vegetarian cooking class with your host Shalini
Homecooked meal
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Cooking+dinner with Shalini
Cooking and dinner: Cooking class and dinner with your host Shalini
Cooking+lunch with Shalini
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing and relaxing cooking class with Shalini
Marco M,,Aug 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience cooking with Shalini! We first went to nice shops and Shalini explained a lot of Indian ingredients and spices. Then we chose the vegs that we wanted to cook together and went to her house, a welcoming Indian home. We felt very comfortable and at ease with her and we had a lot of fun! Shalini explained everything in details and offered to help us later when we’ll attempt the recipes back home. Super recommended!
Good teacher, great family experience
F9474EGcarmenc,,Sep 2, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was beyond my expectations. Shalini took me to the market and shops in her neighborhood and gave me detailed explanation about spices and Rajasthani veggies. The best part of the evening was having dinner with her family eating from what we cooked during the class. I was very proud because I managed to get an aloo paratha perfectly round on my first attempt.
Delicious meal and wonderful experience
Sylvie Lorraine V,,Feb 28, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shalini taught us how to make Mattar Paneer and Naan and, although we were total amateurs, the outcome was delicious! It was a great time and Shalini was helpful and patient. We had a lot of fun and have already made the recipe again. I would recommend this class!
Amazing evening and incredible food
Tsjo90,,Feb 18, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic evening with the family, they were so warm and friendly and welcoming, we felt like we were just part of the family! Delicious food and clear instructions for us to recreate at home. Thank you for welcoming us into your house, we loved meeting you and your beautiful family! Definitely will recommend to anyone coming to jaipur
Amazing experience! Shalini and family were so friendly. Would highly recommend.
AKAYERST,,Jan 23, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was a great experience. Loved learning the secrets of a good chai tea and learning about the different spices for the different curries we made. Shalini welcomes us into her home and her family were all so lovely. Would definitely recommended.
Magnificent friendly family food experience
elieshiah2,,Nov 9, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time visiting Shalini and her family in Jaipur. From walking into her neighbourhood and seeing all the children play, we were invited into her home where she lives with her husband, in-laws and 2 children. Shalini and her mother in-law prepared a chai tea and a snack for us before we went out to the market and saw where she usually buys all her of her spices and lentils. We then went to the fruit and vegetable store and chose our ingredients for the evening meal. We were able to participate in preparing and cooking our dinner. From chopping vegetables to making paratha. We enjoyed chatting with Shalini’s family while we all ate at the dining table. Overall, we felt very welcome, everything was hygienic and our host took wonderful care of us. We left with full stomachs, new friends and wonderful memories. Thank you Shalini 😊
cooking class
Rozebabe,,Oct 28, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience with a wonderful, warm family. From the moment we stepped into their home, all of the families members made us feel welcomed. This introduction into Indian cooking was full of fun, laughs, information and yummy food. Being able to join in the preparation and cooking of the food and then to sit with the family while we conversed and ate was such an enjoyable experience. Highly recommend this to anyone who wants to experience an at home, truly memorable night.
Authentic Cooking experience
jennyl277,,Oct 14, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were welcomed into this home, with so much respect, as well a,s being a fun experince for a group of 5 ladies.
Cooking class
Gail C,,Oct 8, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience. Welcomed into the family home. Helped make dinner and learned a lot about indian foods and culture. Yummy food. Lots of laughs, made to feel part of the family. Would thoroughly recommend this experience.
Amazing, a must to in Jaipur
caitlin c,,Apr 25, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I cannot thank Shalini and her family for hosting me and my boyfriend. It's a real hands on experience and you really get to experience Jaipur culture. We were unsure of the location so Shalini came and met us at a nearby hotel which made the experience so much more stress free. The food was amazing and it was such a fun experience. You get to try and also make a range of traditional meals and breads and then get to eat all your efforts. My boyfriend and I had such a good time and would recommend to anyone visiting the Jaipur area. Doing it in her home makes the experience so much more worthwhile and it's a brilliant value for money for what you get. Her fanily also made sure we had safe transport home and walked us to our pick up. A real treat
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