• Adyar - Sundari is a delightful and welcoming host who invites guests into her beautifully transformed in-laws’ house, surrounded by fruit trees and traditional décor. A passionate cook since she was eight, she loves sharing the culinary traditions of South India.

Your experience begins with a tour of Sundari’s home and an introduction to the dishes you will prepare. Then, join her in the kitchen for a hands-on Chennai cooking class. As a Tamil Brahmin, Sundari prepares only vegetarian food, and together you will cook three dishes that make up a traditional South Indian meal. Sundari also offers Chettinad, Kerala, and Karnataka cuisine, highlighting South Indian regional flavors.

Enjoy your meal in the local style, eating with your hands from stainless steel plates or banana leaves. If you join for dinner or a weekend class, you might also meet her husband Krishna.

Opt for the optional market visit to walk with Sundari to the nearby Sastri Nagar neighborhood supermarket where she shops. She will introduce you to South Indian spices, fresh produce, and pantry staples, and assist you in purchasing spices to take home. Please note this visit is to a neighborhood supermarket rather than an open market.

• Private cooking class and meal with your local host Sundari
• Immersive cultural and culinary experience
• Private market tour (optional)
• Non-alcoholic beverages

• Vadai - Crisp and doughy lentil fritters served with a seasonal chutney
• Appalam (papad) - A thin, crispy South Indian lentil wafer, typically served as a crunchy accompaniment to meals.
• Sambar - Lentil and tamarind based vegetable stew served with rice
• Rasam - Peppery broth of lentils and spices accented with lemon juice, tomatoes or tamarind
• Kootu and kuzhambu - A variety of Indian vegetables stir-fried and in tangy curries
• Payasam - A traditional South Indian milk pudding flavored with cardamom.
• South Indian filter coffee

Join host Sundari for an immersive experience of genuine Indian life, culture, and cuisine in her welcoming home. Sundari will guide you in preparing three dishes as part of a South Indian vegetarian meal, which you will enjoy in the traditional manner—eating with your hands on stainless steel plates or fresh banana leaves.

The menu may feature typical Tamilian vegetarian main dishes such as rasam (a tangy, peppery broth), sambar (a lentil and tamarind-based vegetable stew), along with a variety of vegetable curries, rice, raita, condiments, and snacks. Alternatively, you can opt to learn how to make a South Indian brunch of dosas, idlis, and vadas accompanied by a variety of chutneys.

Join Sundari and leave with new recipes, a new friend, and cherished memories!

• Menu may vary depending on the season
• Your host can accommodate vegan, lactose-free, and gluten-free diets. Please share any allergies or dietary preferences at the time of booking.
• Private, personalized cultural and culinary experience in a local home

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.