Journey from garden to kitchen in this comprehensive spice-focused cooking experience. Begin by harvesting fresh spices from an organic garden where you'll learn about cultivation, processing, and traditional uses of Sri Lankan spices. Process your harvest using traditional methods, then cook authentic curry dishes in clay pots over wood fires. This farm-to-table approach provides deep understanding of spice origins and their role in Sri Lankan cuisine, with sustainable farming practices demonstrated throughout. Best for organic food enthusiasts and gardeners. It takes 6 hours and is rated easy.
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We arrange this for our guests, with transport from where you are staying. Ask us about dates.
Best for organic food enthusiasts and gardeners
What to Expect
Organic spice garden tour and harvesting
Pick cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, pepper, and curry leaves fresh from plants.
Traditional spice processing demonstration
Learn sun-drying, grinding, and proper storage techniques.
Clay pot preparation and seasoning
Understand clay pot cooking benefits and proper seasoning methods.
Wood fire curry cooking
Cook chicken curry and dal using harvested spices in clay pots.
Rice cooking and accompaniment preparation
Traditional rice cooking methods and prepare fresh sambols.
Garden lunch and spice packing
Enjoy the meal outdoors and pack spice samples to take home.
Highlights
Hand-harvest spices directly from organic garden plants
