Private Market Tour and South Indian Cooking Class in Chennai with Srividya

Name: Private Market Tour and South Indian Cooking Class in Chennai with Srividya
Brand: Traveling Spoon
SKU: 90b0eae2-7630-432d-af72-d3a556b83155

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Summary

Meet Srividya at Rasi Silks (popular saree store) in Mylapore and Srividya will give you a tour of the local Mylapore market, a lively and bustling street market. The market houses the Kapaleeshwara temple and dozens of shops that sell everything from flowers, fruits, vegetables, spices, utensils to jewelry, garments and toys. Shopping at Mylapore is a quintessential Chennai shopping experience! Walk around this market with your host Srividya and soak in all the sights, smells and tastes. Sip on South Indian coffee from a local vendor and purchase ghee or vegetables for your cooking class in Srividya's home. Join Srividya in her home kitchen to learn to make two to three South Indian Tamilian dishes from scratch. You will learn to use spices such as mustard seeds, coconut and black pepper in Srividya's kitchen as you cook traditional curries and rice. After cooking, enjoy the dishes you helped prepare with Srividya at her dining table along with a few other dishes that Srividya will have prepared in advance. Expect a rich taste of Tamil Nadu cuisine served on a vibrant banana leaf (when seasonably available)!

Tour info

Duration

4 hours

Why take this tour?

Enjoy a private and authentic South Indian cooking class in a local Chennai home kitchen with your host Srividya. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Srividya lives in a cozy, immaculately clean apartment with her family, all of whom are self-described foodies. She delights in preparing fresh, healthy meals using locally grown vegetables and ingredients. Your cooking class will take place in her home kitchen where Srividya will teach you to make three traditional Tamilian dishes from family recipes. You will sense her pride as she shares interesting stories that highlight the traditions and science behind the foods you will enjoy at her table. Enjoy your meal served on a banana leaf, when available. • Private cooking lesson in a local home • Introduction to South Indian culture and cuisine • 100% private activity • Experience South Indian hospitality in a residential neighborhood • Vegetarian and gluten free options available

What’s included?

Private market tour and cooking class with your host Srividya
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Hotel pick-up and drop off

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 4h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

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

Operator Website

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Traveling Spoon

About operator:

Traveling Spoon provides travelers with private, authentic food experiences, from homemade meals to cooking classes and market tours, with local hosts in their homes.