Punjabi Home Visit and Cooking
Duration: 3-4 hrs including transfer
Introduction: Amritsar’s dhabas and street food may be legendary, but nothing can beat the taste of home food, lovingly cooked and served. Chhole, rajma-chawal, makki di roti, baingan bharta and tarri-wala chicken are some of the wholesome and hearty dishes which gladden the hearts (and stomachs!) of all Punjabis.
Tour Coverage: In this tour, we visit a local home in Amritsar for an interactive cooking session and meal. The cooking session will be led by the lady of the house, assisted by her son.
Typically the menu includes a starter, main course and a sweet-dish. There is no standard menu as it varies based on the season and what’s available in the market. If there’s something specific that you want to try, please let us know in advance and we’ll try to arrange it. It is suitable for vegetarians and non-vegetarians, but please let us know your preference in advance.
While this is not a cooking class conducted by professionals, you’ll find yourself learning a lot about Punjabi home cooking because of the interactive and friendly nature of the session. This tour also provides a chance to visit a local home, see what family life is like, and chat about daily life in the city.
Cooking takes between 60 - 90 minutes, after which you will eat together. After the tour, we will drop you back at your hotel. If you do not wish to participate in the cooking and prefer to only watch and photograph (or just talk and eat!), that is fine as well.
Do remember to ask your hostess about her famous pickles! Pickling is a prized skill and her expertise is well-known among her family and friends.
Starts: At your hotel
Ends: At your hotel
When: All days of the week, lunch or dinner
Cost:
- Rs 3500 per person for 4-5 persons
- Rs 4250 per person for 3 persons
- Rs 4750 per person for 2 persons
- Rs 8500 for a solo traveller
Includes: Pickup/drop from/to your hotel, AC transport, driver with cell phone, fuel, parking charges, tolls, home visit, all ingredients, interactive cooking session, lunch or dinner, bottled water and all taxes.
Excludes: Tips (it is more appropriate to take a gift rather than offer a tip)
How to book a tour: Please write to deepa@magictoursofindia.com / magictours@live.com or call Deepa at +91 9867707414 for costs and other details.
Tour notes: Please dress conservatively and follow the host’s lead on dos and don’ts within the house. The lady who leads the cooking demo speaks Punjabi, while her son speaks Punjabi, Hindi and English.