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Host: Nidhi

Agra, India

USD
$30-$74 per person

Authentic homemade meal in Agra, in a 100-year-old ancestral home

Host offerings
  • House
  • Professional cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Nidhi

Nidhi has been fond of cooking since she was a child and made her first cup of chai at the age of seven. Her mother is a great cook and always encouraged her to learn by helping in the kitchen. She credits her Indian cooking skills to her mother, and western cooking talents to her mother-in-law. Nidhi currently helps her friend run a local cafe called Nooushe Jaaan. When she’s not cooking, Nidhi loves to read and is the founder of an Agra book club. She loves bikes and recently participated in an event called WOW (Women On Wheels) which spreads awareness of women’s safety.

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: (2-15 guests) Nidhi lives with her husband, in-laws and children in their ancestral home on the centrally located MG Road in a lovely neighborhood. Her children are the seventh generation to live in the home and every corner of the house has a story to tell. The beautiful structure, furniture and décor instantly transport you to another era.
Nidhi will introduce you to the food and flavors of Uttar Pradesh, the regional cuisine she grew up eating. Your meal will include slow-cooked north Indian dishes such as baingan ka bharta (seasoned eggplant roast), methi aloo (fenugreek with potatoes), egg curry, kali mirch chicken (black pepper chicken) and gajar mattar (stir-fried peas and carrots).

Cooking experience: (2-10 guests) Deeply rooted in local customs and traditions, Nidhi and Vikash partake in the ancient ritual of offering the first serving of a meal to God and have separate stoves for vegetarian and non-vegetarian cooking. Join Nidhi in her kitchen for a cooking demonstration. She will demonstrate how to prepare 2-3 dishes such as dal tadka (lentils) and roti (flatbread) or a paneer gravy (fresh cheese), depending on the menu for that day.

Market visit: (2-10 guests) Local vegetable and fruit vendors come to Nidhi’s doorstep with mobile carts. Instead of going to a market, you will have a close interaction with the vendors who come to her doorstep and learn about the different local produce available. Nidhi will explain how vegetables and fruits are used in Indian cooking.

Notes: Vikash's mother is Bengali and they can prepare traditional Bengali food if you are interested. Please indicate your preference at the time of booking.

If you are interested in watching a musical depicting the love of Shah Jahan for Mumtaz Mahal called ‘Mohabbat The Taj’ at Kala Kriti, Nidhi can arrange the tickets for you. After the 1 hour 10 minute show, Nidhi will accompany you back home for a homemade UP style meal.

Languages spoken: English, Hindi

Traveler reviews

4.0 (2)
Our group had a wonderful time at Nidhi's beautiful family home. It felt like we were visiting friends, thanks to their warmth and sincerity. We especially enjoyed Nidhi's cooking demo and the dishes she prepared for us. We left with our hearts and tummies full!
- 310christined December 04, 2019
Had no idea what to expect but we had been previously asked about allergies and likes and dislikes so we would not be confronted with food we really disliked. We were give a drink on arrival and shown to the kitchen were our host made chapatis and then we had a go. Geat fun. We also made 2 other dishes before we sat down and had a delicious meal with lots of dishes made previously. Great experience. We arranged our own taxi there and back.
- donnison44 February 23, 2019
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Nidhi

$30-$74 USD

per person
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  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $38 $30
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $64 $50
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $74 $60
Transportation
 $18 per car
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $38 $30
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $64 $50
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $74 $60
Transportation
 $18 per car
*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 5:00pm-9:00pm

Meet Nidhi

Nidhi has been fond of cooking since she was a child and made her first cup of chai at the age of seven. Her mother is a great cook and always encouraged her to learn by helping in the kitchen. She credits her Indian cooking skills to her mother, and western cooking talents to her mother-in-law. Nidhi currently helps her friend run a local cafe called Nooushe Jaaan. When she’s not cooking, Nidhi loves to read and is the founder of an Agra book club. She loves bikes and recently participated in an event called WOW (Women On Wheels) which spreads awareness of women’s safety.

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: (2-15 guests) Nidhi lives with her husband, in-laws and children in their ancestral home on the centrally located MG Road in a lovely neighborhood. Her children are the seventh generation to live in the home and every corner of the house has a story to tell. The beautiful structure, furniture and décor instantly transport you to another era.
Nidhi will introduce you to the food and flavors of Uttar Pradesh, the regional cuisine she grew up eating. Your meal will include slow-cooked north Indian dishes such as baingan ka bharta (seasoned eggplant roast), methi aloo (fenugreek with potatoes), egg curry, kali mirch chicken (black pepper chicken) and gajar mattar (stir-fried peas and carrots).

Cooking experience: (2-10 guests) Deeply rooted in local customs and traditions, Nidhi and Vikash partake in the ancient ritual of offering the first serving of a meal to God and have separate stoves for vegetarian and non-vegetarian cooking. Join Nidhi in her kitchen for a cooking demonstration. She will demonstrate how to prepare 2-3 dishes such as dal tadka (lentils) and roti (flatbread) or a paneer gravy (fresh cheese), depending on the menu for that day.

Market visit: (2-10 guests) Local vegetable and fruit vendors come to Nidhi’s doorstep with mobile carts. Instead of going to a market, you will have a close interaction with the vendors who come to her doorstep and learn about the different local produce available. Nidhi will explain how vegetables and fruits are used in Indian cooking.

Notes: Vikash's mother is Bengali and they can prepare traditional Bengali food if you are interested. Please indicate your preference at the time of booking.

If you are interested in watching a musical depicting the love of Shah Jahan for Mumtaz Mahal called ‘Mohabbat The Taj’ at Kala Kriti, Nidhi can arrange the tickets for you. After the 1 hour 10 minute show, Nidhi will accompany you back home for a homemade UP style meal.

Languages spoken: English, Hindi

Traveler reviews

4.0 (2)
Our group had a wonderful time at Nidhi's beautiful family home. It felt like we were visiting friends, thanks to their warmth and sincerity. We especially enjoyed Nidhi's cooking demo and the dishes she prepared for us. We left with our hearts and tummies full!
- 310christined December 04, 2019
Had no idea what to expect but we had been previously asked about allergies and likes and dislikes so we would not be confronted with food we really disliked. We were give a drink on arrival and shown to the kitchen were our host made chapatis and then we had a go. Geat fun. We also made 2 other dishes before we sat down and had a delicious meal with lots of dishes made previously. Great experience. We arranged our own taxi there and back.
- donnison44 February 23, 2019
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $38 $30
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $64 $50
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $74 $60
Transportation
 $18 per car
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $38 $30
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $64 $50
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $74 $60
Transportation
 $18 per car
*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 5:00pm-9:00pm
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