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Rajasthani Cuisine from the Royal House of Bhainsrorgarh

2 hours

Vrinda and Hemendra run a heritage hotel at their ancestral home in Rajasthan, where their family has been for generations, called Bhainsrorgarh Fort. Hemendra‚Äôs infectious passion for food and cooking got passed on to Vrinda after they married, and she learned traditional Rajasthani cuisine from her husband and his family. Their family recipes from the Royal House of Bhainsrorgarh have been passed down for generations. Both Vrinda and Hemendra are open-minded, engaging and keen on sharing their cuisine, culture and history with travelers.

What to expect:

Market Visit:

Vrinda will accompany you to one of the most popular food markets in Delhi called the INA market. You will see different vegetables, fruits, spices, meat and seafood on display at the INA market. This market experience will give you a complete insight into spices and ingredients used in Indian cooking. Then return together to Vrinda and Hemendra's home to begin your cooking experience.

Cooking Experience:

Vrinda will begin your one-hour cooking demonstration by introducing you to all the ingredients she will be using. Then she will give you a demonstration on how to make three authentic Rajasthani dishes including a starter, main course and dessert. Vrinda's kitchen is small and so you can expect for most of the prep work to be done in the terrace area and for the kitchen to be used for final cooking only.

Meal:

Vrinda and Hermendra will welcome you with a warm smile into their beautiful apartment, which is close to the airport. The apartment is furnished with pictures displaying the royal Rajasthani family history which they will happily share with you. Later you will join them at the dining table to enjoy some authentic Rajasthani dishes such as laal maas (red mutton curry), gatte ki sabzi (gram flour vegetable), bhindi ki sabzi (okra), bharwa baingan (sauteed eggplant), or barbecue chicken and paneer (cottage cheese). End your meal together with a sweet dessert such as gajar ka halwa (carrot pudding) or kheer (rice pudding). Choose a starting time, either: 12:30pm or 7:30pm.

Note:

Please note you need to climb two flights of stairs to get to Vrinda's apartment.