Authentic Indian Cooking Experience with Market Visit

About

My name is Leela, a passionate home cook from Jodhpur, and I invite you to join me on an immersive cultural and culinary journey into the heart of Indian cooking. Since 2017, I’ve been welcoming guests from around the world into my traditional home to experience the rich flavors, time-honored techniques, and family traditions that have been passed down through generations.

Our experience begins with a visit to a local market, where we’ll handpick fresh, seasonal vegetables. Back in my home kitchen, we’ll cook together using both modern gas and a traditional clay chulha (open fire), which brings a smoky, earthy flavor to the dishes—something you won’t find in restaurants.

Throughout the class, you’ll learn how to prepare 9 to 11 authentic Indian dishes, discover the secrets and health benefits of Indian spices, and pick up practical home-style cooking tips that you can take with you. This is more than a cooking class—it’s a warm, hands-on introduction to Indian culture, food, and hospitality.

Menu

Rajasthani Welcome Drinks:

• Indian Masala Chai

• Black Tea

• Milk Coffee

Snacks:

• Mixed Vegetable Pakoras

Main Dishes:

• Cauliflower & Potato Curry

• Tadka Dal (Seasoned Lentils)

• Mixed Green Vegetables

• Jeera Rice / Plain Rice / Vegetable Pulao

Indian Breads:

• Wheat Chapati

• Millet Bread (Gluten-Free)

• Fried Puri

Dessert:

• Suji Halwa (Semolina Sweet)

Schedule

• Hotel Pick-Up

You’ll be picked up from your hotel and driven to Salawas Village, Jodhpur, where I will warmly welcome you into my family home.

• Traditional Rajasthani Welcome

On arrival, experience a heartfelt welcome with tikka, moli (holy thread), and a traditional sweet treat, just as we do in Rajasthani culture.

• Market Tour Experience

Our culinary adventure starts at the local market, selecting fresh, seasonal ingredients for the dishes ahead.

• Ingredient Preparation

Back from the market, we’ll start by preparing vibrant vegetables and aromatic spices—the foundation of our cooking experience.

• Authentic Cooking Session

Learn to cook a variety of traditional Indian dishes using both gas and clay chulha (open fire), guided step by step in a warm, home-style setting.

• Family-Style Meal

After cooking, we’ll all sit together and enjoy the meal we’ve prepared—just like a local family gathering.

• Henna Art with Leela

After dinner, I’ll treat you to a beautiful henna painting as a special keepsake of your time here.

• Return to Your Hotel

Following this memorable cultural and culinary journey, you’ll be driven back to your hotel with a heart full of stories and flavors to remember.