Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local's home. Debjani delights her guests by preparing authentic Bengali dishes that showcase the culture she is very proud of. Having spent over 30 years in the hospitality industry with notable groups such as Taj and Oberoi, Debjani loves to host people from all over the world, hear their stories, learn about their cultures, and introduce them to delectable Bengali dishes. She is fond of cooking the dishes she grew up eating, using recipes she learned from her mother and grandmother. Join Debjani in her home kitchen to try your hand at cooking authentic and flavorful Bengali dishes.
• Private Bengali cooking lesson in a local's home
• Introduction to Bengali cuisine and culture
• An authentic, home-cooked Bengali meal, prepared using traditional ingredients and recipes that have been passed down through generations
• Vegetarian and lactose free options available
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Homecooked meal
✔ Gratuities
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✔ Private cooking class with your host Debjani
✔ Alcoholic Beverages
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. You can enjoy this experience at Debjani’s cozy, artistic apartment situated in Kolkata, which upholds a perfect juxtaposition between the old world and the modern. Join Debjani in her kitchen to try your hand at cooking authentic and flavorful Bengali dishes. She uses recipes passed down from her grandmother and presents it in a modern way. You will help Debjani make Bengali masoor dal (lentils), begun bhaja (eggplant fritters) and shorshe bhapa chingri or maach (steamed prawns or fish in a mustard sauce). You can expect your cooking class to last for about 1.5 hours, after which you will be sharing the meal that you prepared with Debjani and her family (when they are home).
Sample Menu
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Bengali masoor dal (lentils)
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Begun bhaja (eggplant fritters)
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Shorshe bhapa chingri or maach (steamed prawns or fish in a mustard sauce)
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Shukto (traditional mixed vegetables)
DESSERT
Rosogulla or rosogolla payesh
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Menu may vary depending on the season
• Private, personalized experience
• Vegetarian and lactose free option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
