Traditional Mangalorean or Maharashtrian cooking class in Pune

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Savita is originally from coastal Karnataka, though her family is settled in Pune for the last 30 years. She is an Executive and Leadership Transition Coach by profession however gardening, cooking and travel is her true passion. Travel is actually a family passion. She has traveled to 28 countries all over world! Savita enjoys taking cooking classes when she travels and enjoys it so much that she now wants to share it with travelers coming to her city! Savita lives with her family (who may be part of the experience depending on their availability) in a beautiful penthouse with interesting decor; many objects have meaning or a history which Savita willingly describes.

Example Menu

Main

prawn curry rice

Main

banana fritters

Main

potato song (spicy potato seasoned with onion and coconut oil)

Main

green lentil ambat (sprouted green gram in coconut curry)

Main

cucumber kochol with mustard seasoning (cucumber salad)

Dessert

pattoli (rice dumplings stuffed with coconut and jaggery steamed in banana leaf)

What's Included

Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Alcoholic Beverages
Non-alcoholic beverages
Gratuities
Coffee and/or Tea
Private cooking lesson with your host Savita
Home cooked meal (lunch or dinner)
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your host Savita at her home in Aundh neighborhood of Pune. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Savita lives with her family (who may be part of the experience depending on their availability) in a beautiful penthouse with interesting decor; many objects have meaning or a history which Savita willingly describes. Savita enjoys entertaining and sharing her unique recipes. In your one hour hands-on cooking class Savita will be happy to teach you to cook two dishes completely from scratch. You may learn to make green lentil ambat (sprouted green gram in coconut curry) and pattoli (rice dumplings stuffed with coconut and jaggery steamed in banana leaf), before sitting down at the dining table to share a meal you helped prepare.

Additional info

  • Menu may vary depending on the season
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Private, personalized experience
  • Please note, apart from Mangalorean cuisine, Savita can also whip up some traditional Maharashtrian, Konkani and Punjabi dishes. Please let her know your preference while booking this experience.
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Cooking Classes
Food & Drink
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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