Learn to Cook Authentic Bengali Food in a Local Home

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Enjoy a private cooking demonstration in a Calcutta home. Your host for the day is Bibi, a local restauranteur and all-around food lover. Bibi will teach you about the features of regional Bengali cooking and then show you to the kitchen where she will demonstrate how to prepare a few dishes. Enjoy the meal together at her table and leave with a new appreciation of Indian cuisine and everyday life.

Example Menu

Main

shaag bhaja (fried greens)

Main

dal

Main

vegetable bhaja (fried eggplant, crisp fried potato sticks)

Main

khao suey (Indian style Burmese chicken curry and noodle)

Dessert

mishti doi (sweetened yoghurt)

What's Included

Private cooking class with your host Bibi
Bottled water
Gratuities
Beverages
Local beer
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Kolkata (Calcutta)
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. Join Bibi in her small kitchen watch her demonstrate how to cook authentic Bengali food that centers around a variety of vegetables and the flavors of mustard and panch poran (Bengali five-spice). The cooking demonstration will last about 1-2 hours.

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
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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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