This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Enjoy a South Indian coffee at your host's home before driving together to the local market. Explore the vegetable and flower vendor stalls and learn about the varieties of regional produce sold at this street market that locals shop at. Next join Jyashree in her kitchen where she will teach you to prepare vegetable poriyal (sautéed vegetables with spices), flavored rice, and rasam (a peppery broth eaten with rice and ghee), the essentials of a South Indian Iyer sapaad (meal). You can expect the cooking lesson to last about 1-2 hours. Enjoy a traditional South Indian Iyer sapaad, a vegetarian Tamil Brahmin spread that you helped prepare along with other dishes prepared in advance. Enjoy a wide variety of dishes all prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients and served on a banana leaf. Your meal will be accompanied by rice and handmade dosas (crispy South Indian crepes). Sample homemade pickles and chutneys, which vary based on the seasons, such as tender mango pickle or her green tomato, chili and garlic chutney. End your meal with a sweet dessert and memories to last a lifetime.
Private South Indian Cooking Class and Market Visit in Chennai
Join a local in Chennai for a 5-hour full culinary experience that includes a market visit, South Indian cooking lesson, and authentic in-home meal. Experience a cozy setting in this local home as you hear about South Indian life over Tamilian, vegetarian cuisine with your host. Leave with new recipes, a new friend, and lifelong memories.
- Vegetarian Lunch
- Bottled water
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Private market tour and cooking class with your host Jyashree
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Duration: 5h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Dress code is smart casual
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
How much is Private South Indian Cooking Class and Market Visit in Chennai?
Private South Indian Cooking Class and Market Visit in Chennai price starts from $72.54.
What is the Private South Indian Cooking Class and Market Visit in Chennai cancellation policy?
Private South Indian Cooking Class and Market Visit in Chennai cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Which company provides Private South Indian Cooking Class and Market Visit in Chennai?
Private South Indian Cooking Class and Market Visit in Chennai is hosted by Traveling Spoon. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact on Tripadvisor.
How much time do I need for Private South Indian Cooking Class and Market Visit in Chennai?
On average, this experience will take approximately 5h.
Traveling Spoon provides travelers with private, authentic food experiences, from homemade meals to cooking classes and market tours, with local hosts in their homes.
- Duration: 5 hours
