Farm morning and home cooking in Sillery
Most Sillery Gaon families grow some of what they cook: greens, beans, squash, potatoes, chillies and herbs in small terraced plots. A morning with your host might start with picking vegetables and end at the stove.
You might learn how to cook saag with garlic, make a simple dal, fold momos or prepare a tomato and chilli achar. Lunch is what you cooked. It is informal, and the point is time with the family rather than a polished class.
Agree any extra charge in advance and tell your host about dietary needs.
Questions travellers ask
Good to know
Do all Sillery Gaon homestays offer cooking sessions?
Not formally. Most families are happy for guests to watch or help in the kitchen if asked, but few run set classes. Ask when you book, and agree any extra charge. The experience is relaxed and depends on the family's day, so be flexible.
Is vegetarian food easy to get?
Yes. Home meals are built around rice, dal, vegetables and greens, with eggs or chicken added for those who eat them. Tell your host you are vegetarian when you book, and they will cook accordingly. Vegan food is possible but mention dairy and ghee clearly.
What local foods should I try?
Try saag, local greens cooked with garlic; gundruk, fermented leafy greens; squash and potato curries; tomato and chilli achar; momos; and churpi, a hard cheese. In season, look for local oranges and fresh ginger. Ask your host about dishes their family makes for festivals.
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