• DAV Red Cross School for Special Children - Connect with a local family in Amritsar and immerse yourself in the local culture with our parents.

1. Warm Welcome and Introduction
   You will be warmly welcomed by the host, often in a cozy kitchen setting at our home. The session starts with an introduction to the local cuisine, traditions, and popular dishes.
2. Overview of Ingredients and Spices
   Discover the essential ingredients and spices used in the region’s cooking. The host will explain their health benefits, origins, and flavor profiles.
3. Hands-On Cooking
   With the host’s guidance, you will prepare 2-4 traditional dishes step by step. Depending on the cuisine, you may learn techniques such as:

• Rolling dough for bread or flatbreads (e.g., naan, tortillas).
• Balancing spices to create authentic curries, stews, or sauces.
• Preparing appetizers, main courses, and desserts.

4. Cultural Insights
   Throughout the cooking process, stories, traditions, or anecdotes related to the dishes being made will be shared. Discover the cultural significance of meals and how they are enjoyed in local households.
5. Tasting and Dining
   Once the dishes are ready, you will sit down to enjoy the meal you have cooked.
6. Recipe Sharing
   Take home recipe cards or notes so you can recreate the dishes on your own.

• Lunch
• Dinner
• Snacks
• Tea and coffee
• Carbonated beverages
• Bottled water

• Private transportation

• Pakoras (Fritters)
• Chai (tea)
• Chicken Gravy Punjabi Style
• Lentils ( black dal)
• Paneer Butter Masala
• Makki Di Roti (corn bread) Sarson Da Saag (spinach) - this dish is seasonal and loved by every Indian but specially punjabi origin.
• Roti (bread) - wheat flour
• Rice Pudding

Multi-Sensory Experience
A cooking class engages all your senses:
Sight: Bright ingredients and colorful dishes.
Smell: Fragrances of spices and cooking food.
Taste: Savors of freshly prepared meals.
Touch: Hands-on involvement in preparing ingredients.
Sound: Stories, laughter, and the sizzle of food being cooked.

Intimate and Relaxed Setting
Cooking classes are typically small and intimate, offering a cozy and personalized environment.
This is a refreshing alternative to crowded tourist spots or fast-paced activities.

Skill Development
Participants leave with new culinary skills, recipes, and techniques that can be used long after the trip.
Whether it’s mastering a spice blend, baking bread, or perfecting a traditional dish, the knowledge is practical and enduring.

Authentic Cultural Experience
Unlike sightseeing or passive activities, a cooking class allows direct engagement with the local culture.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.