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Learn to prepare an authentic Bengali meal and visit a local market with an expert home cook. Abhinanda lives in Andheri West with her husband and son in a contemporary apartment. Abhinanda will take you to her local market and teach you about regional produce. Then you will return to her home and spend time in the kitchen together, creating a delicious Bengali feast. Enjoy the meal together at her dining table with Abhinanda and her family, when they are available. If you are only interested in the cooking class but not the market tour, choose the cooking class only option.
This is a unique opportunity to learn to cook with a Mumbai local in her kitchen. You'll leave with new cooking skills, a full stomach, and a new friend in Mumbai!
Example Menu
Main
Maach paturi
Spiced fish steamed in banana leaves
Main
Aloo poshto
Potatoes cooked in a lightly spiced poppy seed paste
Main
Cholar daal
Spiced lentils
Starter
Luchi
Deep-fried, pillowy flatbreads
Dessert
Bhapa doi
Sweetened yogurt with cardamom
Dessert
Chai or coffee
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet your host Abhinanda at her home in Oshiwara, Andheri West neighborhood of Mumbai. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
What to expect
Return to Abhinanda's home where you will begin your hands-on cooking class. During your 1.5 hour cooking class, learn to cook a Bengali meal from scratch. You will learn to make 2-3 dishes such as maach paturi, fish steamed in banana leaves, aloo poshto, potatoes cooked in a lightly spiced poppy seed paste, and luchi, deep fried flatbread. After cooking, share the meal you helped prepare over laughter and conversation with your host. Your meal might include other dishes Abhinanda has prepared in advance and concludes with a traditional Bengali dessert such as bhapa doi, steamed, sweetened yogurt accented by saffron or cardamom and chai or coffee upon request.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking (gluten-free, lactose-free, etc.)
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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