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Discover the flavors of South India with Sundari in her Chennai home as you prepare traditional Tamil Brahmin vegetarian recipes using time-honored techniques. From crispy vadai and flavorful sambar to creamy payasam and filter coffee, you'll cook, dine, and connect over recipes that have been passed down through generations. After cooking together, share a delicious homemade meal served on banana leaves while learning about local customs and everyday life.
Example Menu
Starter
Vadai
Crisp and doughy lentil fritters served with a seasonal chutney
Main
Sambar
Lentil and tamarind based vegetable stew served with rice
Main
Rasam
Peppery broth of lentils and spices accented with lemon juice, tomatoes or tamarind
Main
Kootu and kuzhambu
A variety of Indian vegetables stir-fried and in tangy curries
Dessert
Payasam
A traditional South Indian milk pudding flavored with cardamom.
Starter
South Indian filter coffee
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your host Sundari at her home in the Adyar neighborhood of Chennai. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
What to expect
Your experience begins with a tour of Sundari’s home and an introduction to the dishes you will prepare. Then join her in the kitchen for your hands-on Chennai cooking class. As a Tamil Brahmin, Sundari prepares only vegetarian food, and together you will cook 3 dishes that form a traditional South Indian meal. Enjoy your meal the local way, eating with your hands from stainless steel plates or banana leaves.
Choose the optional market visit to walk with Sundari to the nearby Sastri Nagar neighborhood supermarket where she shops. She will introduce you to South Indian spices, fresh produce, and pantry staples, and help you purchase spices to take home. Please note this visit is to a neighborhood supermarket rather than an open market.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Sundari serves only vegetarian food and the menu may vary depending on the season.
- She can accommodate vegan, lactose-free, and gluten-free diets. Please share any allergies or dietary preferences at the time of booking.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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