Dinner with Indian Local family in Agra

Summary

Learn to prepare an authentic North Indian meal with Shikha. Your cooking lesson will take place at the dining table rather than in her kitchen due to space constraints. Using a portable cook top, Shikha will demonstrate how to dishes like chana masala (chickpeas cooked in her special spice mix), dal tadka (cooked lentils, tempered with oil or ghee, spices and herbs just before serving), jeera aloo (potatoes with cumin seeds) and boondi raita (yogurt served with gram flour fried balls). Some elements of the meal will be prepared in advance. During the cooler winter months, Shikha will begin the cooking experience with a barbecue. You will learn how to marinate paneer (fresh Indian cheese) and cook it in a tandoor, an outdoor clay used for baking and cooking. Enjoy the meal you helped prepare with Shikha while discussing Indian culinary and cultural heritage. Leave with new recipes, a new friend, and lifelong memories. Please note, this experience is not a professional cooking class or tour, rather it is meant to be a visit into an authentic, local home to meet a local person and share the culture and cuisine together. • Share conversation and food with your host for an authentic experience with a local family • Help to prepare several North Indian dishes during the cooking lesson in your host's home • Includes cooking lesson, and lunch or dinner with soft drinks

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

This 3-hours of a private tour will take you to a Indian family for a cooking demonstration followed by a hearty lunch or dinner. Your host's apartment is locate just steps from the Taj Mahal, an inspiring setting for a cooking lesson that features typical home-style dishes of Uttar Pradesh. You may help to make dishes, paneer (fresh cheese), or chana masala (spiced chickpeas), accented by spices such as saffron and cardamom. This intimate experience is the perfect way to experience India's culinary traditions firsthand. The menu can be customized to meet your preferences. Please let us know about any food allergies beforehand.

What’s included?

  • Lunch or dinner

  • Bottled water

  • Beverages

  • Local host

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges

  • Dinner

  • Snacks

  • Coffee and/or Tea

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Taj Day Package Private Day Tours

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