Private Market Visit and Cooking Class in Goa with a Local Family

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(11 reviews)

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Enjoy a private and authentic market tour and cooking class in a local home with host Rita who became well-known for her Goan cooking. She has been mentioned in cookbooks such as John Gregory Smith's “Mighty Spice Express” and was featured in Fox Traveller's “Twist of Taste.” This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Rita will take you to a local market to discover local Goan produce. After that, the cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Rita will teach you how to make 2-3 traditional Indian dishes from their family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in your host's Goan home.

• Market tour and cooking lesson in a local home
• Introduction to India's culture and cuisine
• 100% private activity
• Experience Indian hospitality in a residential Goan neighborhood
• Vegetarian options available

Example Menu

Starter

Rissois de Camarao (Prawn Puffs)

Main

Chicken Vindalo or Xacuti

Starter

Cabbage Foogath

Dessert

Bolo mimosa (coconut pie)

or manganem (a traditional sweet dessert made with coconut milk)

What's Included

Home cooked meal
Gratuities
All Fees and Taxes
Private market tour and cooking class with your host Rita
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your host Rita at her home in Dabolim neighborhood of Goa. 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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

You will visit a local market with Rita and discover local and regional Goan produce before returning home for your traditional Goan cooking class. Your experience starts with a welcome beverage and snack, as you learn to prepare masala chai with spices and herbs. Before you start your cooking class, Rita will give you a brief introduction to an array of spices and herbs used in Indian cuisine. During the cooking class in Goa you will learn to cook 2-3 traditional Goan dishes in Rita's colorful outdoor kitchen studio. Followed by your meal together where you will sit down to enjoy the dishes you helped prepare. Your meal might start with rissois de camarao (prawn puffs), followed by vindalo or xacuti (Goan curry), cabbage foogath (cabbage stir fry) and caldin (prawn curry with coconut milk) or khatkhatem (mixed vegetable stew). For dessert you may enjoy bolo mimosa (coconut pie) or manganem (a traditional sweet dessert made with coconut milk).

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
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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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