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Immerse yourself in Rajasthani culture with a cooking class in a local home in Jodhpur. Learn to prepare traditional dishes and enjoy a meal with your hosts.

Highlights

• Savor the flavors of Rajasthan as you prepare a traditional meal
• Learn the secrets of Rajasthani cuisine from a local family
• Enjoy a warm welcome with a refreshing glass of nimbu paani or spiced chai
• Discover the stories behind the food and the history of the region
• Experience the luxury of human connection and authentic hospitality

Description

Begin your experience by being greeted at the door with a warm, genuine smile and perhaps a refreshing glass of nimbu paani or spiced chai. Feel like you’re arriving at a relative's house. The setting is authentic—a beautifully maintained haveli or a traditional home within the warren of the Blue City’s old quarter, where the walls are steeped in history and the air is fragrant with cumin, coriander, and nostalgia. The heart of this journey is, of course, the kitchen. Here, under the gentle guidance of the family matriarch or a knowledgeable home chef, unravel the secrets of Rajasthani cuisine. This is a hands-on, immersive affair. Learn that the magic of these dishes doesn't come from complex techniques, but from the patient roasting of whole spices, the balancing of heat with sweetness, and the ingenious use of local ingredients developed over centuries in this arid land. Together, prepare a full, traditional meal. This might include learning the delicate art of making dal baati churma—the state’s iconic feast of spiced lentils, hard wheat rolls, and a sweet crushed grain dessert. Craft a rich and creamy ker sangri (a desert bean and berry curry), a tangy kadhi (spiced yogurt gravy), or a perfectly flaky pyaaz kachori. Discover the stories behind the food—why some dishes were created to last for days for warriors on the move, and how every spice not only adds flavor but also serves a purpose for well-being in the desert climate. But the cooking is only half the story. The real luxury lies in the connection. This is a chance to sit on the floor, share a laugh, ask personal questions about family life, traditions, and festivals, and listen to anecdotes passed down through generations. It’s a cultural exchange that feels natural and profound. The grand finale is the feast. Sit down to enjoy the magnificent meal you helped create, served on a traditional thali (platter). Each bite will taste different because you understand the love and history that went into it. As you savor the flavors, accompanied by warm, buttery rotis, you’ll realize this is the most authentic meal you will have in India. This Jodhpur cooking class is a luxury experience redefined. The luxury is not in opulent surroundings, but in exclusivity, authenticity, and human connection. It’s the luxury of receiving a family’s hospitality, of gaining knowledge not found in any book, and of collecting a memory that is far more valuable than any souvenir. Leave with a full stomach, a warmed heart, and not just recipes, but a genuine taste of Rajasthani soul.

Includes

Welcome drink (nimbu paani or spiced chai) Hands-on cooking class Guidance from family matriarch or home chef Traditional Rajasthani meal

Important Information

• The experience takes place in a family home, not a commercial kitchen. Participants will be involved in hands-on cooking. The meal includes traditional Rajasthani dishes.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund