Join Ruba in the kitchen for a typical Tamil cooking class to learn to make a few dishes from scratch. You will sense her pride as she shares interesting anecdotes and stories that highlight the traditions and health importance behind the foods you will enjoy while cooking together and while you will eat with your hands on fresh banana leaves. Flavors center around mustard, chilies, coconut, sour tamarind extract and native fruits and vegetables. Menu may include typical village dishes such as rasam (peppery soup of lentils and spices made with lemons, tomatoes or tamarind), sambar (lentil and tamarind based vegetable soup), kuzhambu (a tangy and spicy South Indian specialty flavored by sun-dried vegetables), vegetable curry, kootu (a special dish made of vegetables, lentils and coconut), rice, raita, appalams and a spread of Indian condiments and snacks.

These classes require advance registration (at least one day in advance) and require a minimum of 2 participants. The class include lunch and the cost is Rs. 800 for guests, 50 % discount for Aurovilians, New Comers and volounteers. Pay 3 classes in advance and get 1 free. If you need more information and to book your participation, you can contact directly Ruba by phone or Whatsapp (+91 8098845200) or write to joycommunity@auroville.org.in. For more information about activities, therapies and events in Joy Community, you can visit our Facebook page.