Traditional Tamil Brahmin Vegetarian Cooking Lesson with a Local in Her Home

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Join your host Sundari and experience authentic Indian life, culture and cuisine with a welcoming local in her home. Sundari will teach you to prepare 4-5 dishes as part of your South Indian vegetarian meal which you will later eat the traditional way – with your hands on stainless steel plates or fresh banana leaves.

Your menu may include typical Tamilian vegetarian main dishes such as rasam (tangy peppery broth), sambar (lentil and tamarind based vegetable stew), and a variety of vegetable curries, rice, raita, condiments and snacks. Alternatively you may request to learn to make a South Indian brunch of dosas, idlis and vadas with a variety of chutneys instead.

Come join Sundari, and leave with new recipes, a new friend and lifelong memories!

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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Chennai (Madras), India
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Cooking Classes



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Join your host Sundari and experience authentic Indian life, culture and cuisine with a welcoming local in her home. Sundari will teach you to prepare 4-5 dishes as part of your South Indian vegetarian meal which you will later eat the traditional way – with your hands on stainless steel plates or fresh banana leaves.

Your menu may include typical Tamilian vegetarian main dishes such as rasam (tangy peppery broth), sambar (lentil and tamarind based vegetable stew), and a variety of vegetable curries, rice, raita, condiments and snacks. Alternatively you may request to learn to make a South Indian brunch of dosas, idlis and vadas with a variety of chutneys instead.

Come join Sundari, and leave with new recipes, a new friend and lifelong memories!

Sundari is a cheerful host who will instantly make you feel at home in her in-laws converted home, surrounded by fruit trees and filled with traditional art and decor. Sundari has been cooking since she was 8 and delights in sharing her South Indian culinary and cultural traditions with guests. You will start your experience with a tour of Sundari’s home and an overview of the food you will be cooking before rolling up your sleeves and joining Sundari in the kitchen for your authentic culinary journey.

Sundari only serves vegetarian food as she is a Tamil Brahmin who only eats vegetarian. If you join Sundari for dinner or anytime on the weekend, her husband, Krishna, will also join you. He is a true foodie who loves meeting new people!



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