Learn to cook traditional Nepali dishes in a local home on this Free Tour cooking experience. Prepare authentic recipes, hear family stories, and enjoy the unique joy of Nepali cuisine—a perfect gift to take home from Nepal.
I have loved cooking since my childhood. I used to enjoy cooking with my mom and sister a lot during my teenage years. Cooking gives me a unique joy and satisfaction. I want to teach travelers who love to learn and take away a gift from Nepal.
A Nepali daal-bhaat cooking class is more than a lesson in preparing food—it’s an introduction to the rhythm, hospitality, and traditions of Nepal. Here’s what such an experience typically feels like:
A Warm Welcome
Most daal-bhaat cooking classes begin with tea—milk chiya simmered with cardamom, ginger, or cloves. In Nepali culture, sharing tea is a way of saying, “You’re family now.”
Your instructor may tell stories about how daal-bhaat is eaten daily across Nepal and why it’s considered the country’s most essential comfort food. Market or Garden Tour (Optional but Common)
Some classes include a visit to a local market:
• Fresh vegetables like saag, cauli, aalu, or golfungo.
• Staples such as basmati rice, black lentils, or masoor.
• Spices—turmeric, cumin, coriander, fenugreek, timur, mustard oil.
You learn how Nepalis choose ingredients by smell, touch, and intuition.
