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Host: Vrinda and Hemendra

New Delhi, India

USD
$42-$166 per person

Rajasthani cuisine from the Royal House of Bhainsrorgarh

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

Meet Vrinda and Hemendra

Vrinda and Hemendra run a heritage hotel at their ancestral home in Rajasthan, where their family has been for generations, called Bhainsrorgarh Fort. Hemendra’s 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

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

In-home meal: (1-5 guests) 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).

Cooking experience: (1-5 guests) 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.

Market visit: (1-5 guests) 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.

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

Languages spoken: English

PERSONALLY VETTED REVIEW
A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.

Both, Vindra and Hemendra were adorable hosts showing plenty of interest in us and were very keen on sharing family recipes, their own family history and culture. After being surprised by a welcome cocktail and gift – a small bag, an apron, pen & notebook - the cooking class starts. Step by step, Vrinda and Hemendra explain the different steps as well as ingredients of the dishes also engaging us to actively take part in the cooking session. The Rajasthani recipes cooked during the class are old family recipes passed on from generation to generation. The hosts were warm and welcoming from the very first second. We had a wonderful time!

Dina, Traveling Spoon Ambassador

Traveler reviews

This is a new host who does not yet have any reviews. You can see reviews of our other New Delhi Traveling Spoon experiences on TripAdvisor:
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Vrinda and Hemendra

$42-$166 USD

per person
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Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ ppl
In-Home Meal
 $106 $52 $42
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $90 $90 $86
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 $166 $138 $110
Alcohol
 $7 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 people 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $106 $52 $42
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $90 $90 $86
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 $166 $138 $110
Alcohol
 $7 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 12:30pm-2:30pm 7:30pm-9:30pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm 6:00pm-9:00pm
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 10:00am-2:00pm 4:00pm-8:00pm

Meet Vrinda and Hemendra

Vrinda and Hemendra run a heritage hotel at their ancestral home in Rajasthan, where their family has been for generations, called Bhainsrorgarh Fort. Hemendra’s 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

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

In-home meal: (1-5 guests) 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).

Cooking experience: (1-5 guests) 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.

Market visit: (1-5 guests) 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.

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

Languages spoken: English

PERSONALLY VETTED REVIEW
A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.

Both, Vindra and Hemendra were adorable hosts showing plenty of interest in us and were very keen on sharing family recipes, their own family history and culture. After being surprised by a welcome cocktail and gift – a small bag, an apron, pen & notebook - the cooking class starts. Step by step, Vrinda and Hemendra explain the different steps as well as ingredients of the dishes also engaging us to actively take part in the cooking session. The Rajasthani recipes cooked during the class are old family recipes passed on from generation to generation. The hosts were warm and welcoming from the very first second. We had a wonderful time!

Dina, Traveling Spoon Ambassador

Traveler reviews

This is a new host who does not yet have any reviews. You can see reviews of our other New Delhi Traveling Spoon experiences on TripAdvisor:
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ ppl
In-Home Meal
 $106 $52 $42
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $90 $90 $86
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 $166 $138 $110
Alcohol
 $7 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 people 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $106 $52 $42
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $90 $90 $86
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 $166 $138 $110
Alcohol
 $7 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 12:30pm-2:30pm 7:30pm-9:30pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm 6:00pm-9:00pm
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 10:00am-2:00pm 4:00pm-8:00pm
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