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Curd Processing Experience from Tissamaharama
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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in:
English
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- English
This workshop takes you on a delightful tour through the world of traditional buffalo curd making. Learn more about the lives of curd makers in the village.
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Dessert
Buffalo curd
The curd created from buffalo milk is thicker and creamier than that made from cow milk.
What's Included
Service of an English-speaking guide.
Demonstration about the process of making curd.
A bowl of freshly made curd and kithul treacle to try.
Hotel pickup and drop-off.
Food and beverages.
Gratuities (optional).
Expenses of personal nature.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
Once you get to the curd makers’; you will be initially shown the various sections of the farm. You will then be starting your workshop with the milking process. The professional will show how the female buffalos are milked by hand. You may also get to try milking if they have a sedate buffalo. The milk will then be strained to remove scum and poured into a cauldron-like pot to boil while stirring. This boiling process takes two hours, but you will be able to move on to the next station after a quick stop as they will have the processes happening continuously.
A souring agent is then added to the boiled milk. Though buffalo urine was originally used for this purpose, it isn’t anymore; and other agents such as tamarind pulp, natural microbes, or a spoon of previously made curd are added. The milk is then poured into a reddish-brown clay pot of the required size, covered with paper, and left to set for over six hours. The pot helps in the curdling process. This is the most basic explanation, the process itself is not as simple as it sounds; and needs a very delicate balance of factors to prevent fungus growth ahead of its expiry.
A souring agent is then added to the boiled milk. Though buffalo urine was originally used for this purpose, it isn’t anymore; and other agents such as tamarind pulp, natural microbes, or a spoon of previously made curd are added. The milk is then poured into a reddish-brown clay pot of the required size, covered with paper, and left to set for over six hours. The pot helps in the curdling process. This is the most basic explanation, the process itself is not as simple as it sounds; and needs a very delicate balance of factors to prevent fungus growth ahead of its expiry.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Do let us know if you have any specific dietary requirements.
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Lakpura LLC
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Cooking Classes
Food & Drink
Short term availability
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- 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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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