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Host: Priya

Pushkar, India

USD
$39-$59 per person

Traditional Rajasthani Cooking Class in Pushkar

Host offerings
  • House
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Priya

This mother–daughter duo brings together professional training and heartfelt home-style cooking. Jaya, a trained chef, has joined hands with her mother Priya to support and grow her culinary journey even further. Priya is a warm, passionate home cook with years of hospitality experience, including running her family’s hotel. She proudly shares the flavors and traditions of her Rajasthani culinary heritage from her home in Pushkar, the vibrant desert town famous for its iconic Camel Fair. Step into a true Rajasthan home, where hospitality is a way of life. With a deep love for regional spices, family recipes, and the soulful art of Indian home cooking, Priya teaches guests to prepare authentic dishes while sharing stories of local culture and daily life. Specializing in North Indian cuisine, her genuine warmth and love for food make every class a memorable window into Pushkar’s rich culinary traditions.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (1-12 guests) Step into a Rajasthan home, where hospitality is not a gesture but a way of life. Priya, the quintessential hostess, welcomes you to her family home in Pushkar with the warmth reserved for relatives returning from far away. Your experience begins with a traditional Indian welcome—tikka and aarti—followed by a refreshing drink as Priya introduces the day’s dishes, their stories, and the rich culinary heritage passed down through generations. Before cooking, stroll through her organic garden to pick fresh vegetables and herbs (seasonal availability may vary). This hands-on Rajasthani cooking class offers a rare glimpse into authentic home-style cuisine, with many recipes originating from Priya’s grandmother’s kitchen. You’ll learn to prepare traditional Marwari and regional dishes such as comforting dal, seasonal vegetables like eggplant, cluster beans, or okra, a fragrant chicken or mutton curry, millet breads, and rice. Priya gladly adapts the menu for gluten-free, vegan, or vegetarian guests, ensuring everyone feels cared for—just like family. Her daughter Jaya joins the experience, bringing youthful energy and professional training to the kitchen. Together, Priya, Jaya, and the entire family create a warm, immersive environment that makes guests feel instantly at home. If you choose the alcohol add-on, enjoy your meal with a cold beer or a glass of wine. This experience is more than a cooking class—it’s a homecoming, where strangers become family and feel deeply connected to the region and culture.

Notes: This home has two dogs but they can be kept in a separate room during your experience.

Languages spoken: English

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Dabak pakodi (gram flour dumplings in a flavorful sauce
  • Seasonal vegetables
  • Lentils
  • Chicken or mutton curry
  • Yogurt
  • Rotis (flatbreads)
  • Pickled and spiced vegetables
  • Dessert
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Priya

$39-$59 USD

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Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $59 $49 $39
Alcohol
 $10 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $59 $49 $39
Alcohol
 $10 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm 6:00pm-9:00pm

Meet Priya

This mother–daughter duo brings together professional training and heartfelt home-style cooking. Jaya, a trained chef, has joined hands with her mother Priya to support and grow her culinary journey even further. Priya is a warm, passionate home cook with years of hospitality experience, including running her family’s hotel. She proudly shares the flavors and traditions of her Rajasthani culinary heritage from her home in Pushkar, the vibrant desert town famous for its iconic Camel Fair. Step into a true Rajasthan home, where hospitality is a way of life. With a deep love for regional spices, family recipes, and the soulful art of Indian home cooking, Priya teaches guests to prepare authentic dishes while sharing stories of local culture and daily life. Specializing in North Indian cuisine, her genuine warmth and love for food make every class a memorable window into Pushkar’s rich culinary traditions.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (1-12 guests) Step into a Rajasthan home, where hospitality is not a gesture but a way of life. Priya, the quintessential hostess, welcomes you to her family home in Pushkar with the warmth reserved for relatives returning from far away. Your experience begins with a traditional Indian welcome—tikka and aarti—followed by a refreshing drink as Priya introduces the day’s dishes, their stories, and the rich culinary heritage passed down through generations. Before cooking, stroll through her organic garden to pick fresh vegetables and herbs (seasonal availability may vary). This hands-on Rajasthani cooking class offers a rare glimpse into authentic home-style cuisine, with many recipes originating from Priya’s grandmother’s kitchen. You’ll learn to prepare traditional Marwari and regional dishes such as comforting dal, seasonal vegetables like eggplant, cluster beans, or okra, a fragrant chicken or mutton curry, millet breads, and rice. Priya gladly adapts the menu for gluten-free, vegan, or vegetarian guests, ensuring everyone feels cared for—just like family. Her daughter Jaya joins the experience, bringing youthful energy and professional training to the kitchen. Together, Priya, Jaya, and the entire family create a warm, immersive environment that makes guests feel instantly at home. If you choose the alcohol add-on, enjoy your meal with a cold beer or a glass of wine. This experience is more than a cooking class—it’s a homecoming, where strangers become family and feel deeply connected to the region and culture.

Notes: This home has two dogs but they can be kept in a separate room during your experience.

Languages spoken: English

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Dabak pakodi (gram flour dumplings in a flavorful sauce
  • Seasonal vegetables
  • Lentils
  • Chicken or mutton curry
  • Yogurt
  • Rotis (flatbreads)
  • Pickled and spiced vegetables
  • Dessert
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $59 $49 $39
Alcohol
 $10 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $59 $49 $39
Alcohol
 $10 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm 6:00pm-9:00pm
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