Five hours cooking class with local farmer’s market tour

A five hours culinary journey that includes introduction to Goa’s rich culinary history, introduction to India’s favourite beverage ‘the masala chai’, tastings of traditional sweets and savouries, a guided local farmer’s market tour, brief introduction to spices, cooking class & a meal.

Every preparation is explained meticulously to the traveler in an easy an understanding manner with lots of cooking tips.

 The guests are free to ask questions & clarify their doubts and enjoy friendly interaction over culinary culture and tradition of Goa.

Option

Rita’s Gourmet is just five minutes drive from the Dabolim International Airport and situated in Central Goa.

The cooking class experience can also be taken on the day of departure from Goa, if the flight is any time in late afternoon or evening.

If you are travelling from North Goa to South Goa or vice versa, you may consider the option of attending the cooking class and enjoy the culinary expereince at Rita’s Gourmet before heading to your destination.

Mail us and we can assist and try to customize the class timings for you so that you are on time at the Airport.

Five dishes will include Indian regional along with exclusive Goan dishes. We may also pick up some fresh ingredients during the market tour which will form part of the cooking. During the booking of the class the guest can express if they have any specific dishes to be learned, else, no worries, we will customise and mail you the details.

• Indian Cuisine : Parathas, Shahi Paneer, Methi Mutter Malai, Rajma Masala, Chole Masala, Butter Chicken, Dal Makhani, Jodhpuri Pulao, Malai Kofta, Gajar ka Halwa, Korma, Kheer, Ghassi Curry, Indian Vegetable Fritters (Pakoras), Chutneys etc.
• Goan Cuisine : Chicken Cafreal, Chicken Xacuti, Prawns Balchao,  Vindalho, Fish Recheado, Vegetable Caldin, Goan Prawn Curry, Rissios de Camarao, Fish Croquettes, Crème Caramel etc.

Itinerary 

9.30 am to 10.00 am Arrival of the guests. Welcome with traditional Indian Snacks & Beverages. Enjoy and be part of preparation of masala chai using flavourful spices such as Cardamom, Ginger, Star Aniseed, Pepper, Clover, Lemon Grass etc. 

10.00 am to 11.15 am: Visit the local farmer’s vegetable, fruit, spice market conducted by our tour guide.

11.15 am to 11.30 am: Return back.  A  brief on spices & ingredients that would be used in the day’s Cuisine.

11.30 am to 1.45 pm: Demonstration & Participation Cookery session in five classic dishes.  This includes preparation of masalas & chutneys.

1.45 pm to 2.15 pm: Appetiser followed by lunch.

2.15 pm to 2.30 pm: Takeaway Rita’s Gourmet Apron and a Certificate of participation.

2.30 pm: Departure.

(Recipe Booklet / Ingredients / Mineral Water will be provided during the class. Clean Wash Room Facility available. Soft copy of the recipe booklet along with pictures taken during the class will be e-mailed).