1 DAY’S COOKERY CLASS AND MARKET TOUR (FIVE HOURS)

Holidays are time to expeirence different activities during your stay in Goa and we offer you a Five hours  Cookery Class with Market Tour Experience. This activity includes preparation of masala chai, traditional snacks,  guided local farmer’s market tour, brief introduction to different spices, masalas, ingredients etc., demonstration cooking class in five classic delicacies and participation in at least two of these dishes followed by meal. The guests are free to ask questions & clarify their doubts and enjoy friendly interaction over culinary culture and tradition of Goa.

Every preparation is explained meticulously to the traveler in an easy an understanding manner. There is also a Certificate & an Apron as part of the remembrance. All in all, the travelers can look forward to a wonderful and a memorable culinary experience in Goa. 

OPTION

1. Rita’s Gourmet is just five minutes from the Dabolim International Airport, the Cookery Class and Market Tour Experience can also be taken on the day of departure from Goa if the flight departure is any time in late afternoon or evening.

2. 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).