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COOKING WITH MONISHA- WINNER ‘SME ENTERPRISE AWARD 2025’
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At Cooking With Monisha you will learn to layer flavours, create curry pastes and blend spices that are at the heart of Indian cooking. With a range of courses to choose from, Monisha will teach you to make a healthy and delicious Indian meal without a long list of ingredients or the need to spend hours in the kitchen.
Our Indian cooking classes are a great way to spend time locally if you are staying at one of the Heathrow hotels or have a layover at Heathrow Airport. We are based in Hounslow West which is just a couple of tube stops away from the airport- you’ll learn to cook some easy recipes, have fun and enjoy a delicious meal too. You can make the most of your time without having to travel all the way to Central London.
If you’re attending a conference at a hotel near Heathrow Airport, we can help keep your parner or spouse busy and entertained at one of our Indian Cooking Masterclasses- just email us to fix a convenient date and time.
Please have a look at our private classes if you’d like to book a bespoke lesson or learn about Ayurvedic cooking and eating for a healthier lifestyle here.
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IN PERSON CLASSES
We run 9 different in person classes so you’ve got lots to choose from! These are suitable for all levels of ability so whether you’re new to Indian cooking or you’d like to build on your skills, there’s lots to learn. Each class is unique, so depending on which one you choose, you’ll go away mastering how to use spices for depth of flavour, cooking perfect rice forever after, turning your crispiest dosa ever, making the best biryani or learning the secrets of how to cook fluffy naans in your own kitchen! These are group, hands on classes so you will be able to participate in building a feast to enjoy.
Monisha will meet you outside Hounslow West tube station, just 35 minutes from Central London (on the Piccadilly Line), at the class start time.
You’ll begin with a short trip to the Indian shop to learn about ingredients such as the many varieties of lentils (did you know that one pulse can give you three different ingredients to cook with?) and spices (such as the difference between fenugreek leaves and fenugreek seeds), and take in the smells and sounds of London’s Indian precinct. Buying the freshest ingredients is key to getting your flavours just right! You’ll then walk to Monisha’s kitchen, just 2 minutes away, to cook a fabulous feast.
We run half day (10.30am-1.30pm) as well as full day classes (10.30am-3.30pm). At the full day class, we take a break halfway, to sample some of the dishes we have prepared. You can take home some of the food we have prepared during the day.
FULL DAY SIMPLE INDIAN COOKERY COURSE
10.30am-3.30pm
UPCOMING COURSE DATES
8 AUGUST 2026
5 SEPTEMBER 2026
10 OCTOBER 2026
1 NOVEMBER 2026
(recipes contain milk)
(MEET AT HOUNSLOW WEST TUBE AT 10.30 AM INCLUDES TRIP TO THE SHOP TO LEARN ABOUT INGREDIENTS)
Join us for this practical, hands on cooking course that will teach you the secrets of Indian home style cooking so that you will confidently be able to prepare a variety of dishes such as curries, rice and sides.
Typical Recipes
Peas pulao rice, Murgh Masala (Spiced chicken curry), Aloo Gobi (Punjabi style potato and cauliflower curry), Tarka Dal (lentils with coriander and garlic), Onion Bhajia (onion and gram flour fritters), Spicy scrambled eggs, Cucumber raita (cucumber and yoghurt salad with toasted cumin)
FULL DAY INDIAN VEGETARIAN COOKERY COURSE
10.30am-3.30pm
UPCOMING COURSE DATES
19 SEPTEMBER 2026
7 NOVEMBER 2026
(recipes contain milk, mustard)
(MEET AT HOUNSLOW WEST TUBE AT 10.30 AM INCLUDES TRIP TO THE SHOP TO LEARN ABOUT INGREDIENTS)
We will learn to make delicious dishes from around India, creating a meal that is varied, healthy and super delicious. You will go away knowing how to create curry sauces from scratch and how to add twists to the recipes to create your own versions.
Typical Recipes
Vegetable Pulao, How to make paneer, Paneer Bhurji, Palak Dal (spiced lentils with spinach), Bhuna Lobhia (curried black eyed beans), Vegetable Pakora, Aloo Mutter (peas and potato curry)
FULL DAY DOSA MASTERCLASS
suitable for for vegetarian/vegan diets
10.30am-3.30pm
UPCOMING COURSE DATES
25 JULY 2026
3 OCTOBER 2026
(recipes contain mustard)
(MEET AT HOUNSLOW WEST TUBE AT 10.30 AM INCLUDES TRIP TO THE SHOP TO LEARN ABOUT INGREDIENTS)
A dosa is a south Indian pancake that is served mainly for breakfast but also throughout the day. There are many varieties of dosa made in different states of the south.
In this hands on class, you will learn to make two types of dosa- a fermented one and an unfermented mung bean dosa.
You will learn how to ferment batter, what the consistency of the batter should be and the technique of spreading the batter to create crisp or spongy dosas. You will also learn to make the accompaniments such as chutney and sambhar.
Typical Recipes
Dosa, Aloo Bhaji (spiced potatoes to stuff the dosa), Coconut Chutney, Pesarattu with tomato filling (Green mung bean dosa), Homemade sambhar spice blend from scratch, Sambhar (Spiced lentils with vegetables)
FULL DAY SOUTH INDIAN VEGETARIAN COURSE
10.30am-3.30pm
UPCOMING COURSE DATES
26 JULY 2026
20 SEPTEMBER 2026
(recipes contain milk, mustard)
(MEET AT HOUNSLOW WEST TUBE AT 10.30 AM INCLUDES TRIP TO THE SHOP TO LEARN ABOUT INGREDIENTS)
Recreate a full South Indian feast in this unique, hands on course, where you will learn how to use ingredients such as tamarind, coconut, curry leaves and a variety of spices that make the food of this region so fresh and delicious. We will cook foods from several southern states such as Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
Typical Recipes
Lemon Rice with nuts, Sambhar lentils, Homemade Sambhar powder spice blend, Ginger Raita with spices, Thayir Vadai (Crisp lentil fritters in a velvety spiced yoghurt sauce), Cabbage Thoran (cabbage cooked with mustard seeds and coconut) Bagare Baingan (Aubergines cooked in a toasted coconut and tamarind curry)
FULL DAY INDIAN FISH AND SEAFOOD COURSE
10.30am-3.30pm
UPCOMING COURSE DATES
26 SEPTEMBER 2026
(MEET AT HOUNSLOW WEST TUBE AT 10.30 AM INCLUDES TRIP TO THE SHOP TO LEARN ABOUT INGREDIENTS)
Indian home recipes for fish curries are subtle and delicious with regional variations that include coconut, tamarind, chillies, mustard and a variety of spices. In this hands on class, you will learn how to prepare and cook fish and seafood expertly and make tamarind pulp and spice pastes for curries.
Typical Recipes
Prawn Pulao (Spiced rice with prawns), Bhujane (Maharashtrian fish curry with garlic and tamarind), Kerala Fish Curry with coconut and tomato, Patrani Macchi (Parsi style fish parcels cooked in a green coriander and mint chutney), Mashyachi Amti (coastal fish curry with coconut), Crisp garlic and chilli prawns.
BIRYANIS OF INDIA
10.30am-3.30pm
UPCOMING COURSE DATES
14 NOVEMBER 2026
(MEET AT HOUNSLOW WEST TUBE AT 10.30 AM INCLUDES TRIP TO THE SHOP TO LEARN ABOUT INGREDIENTS)
This hands-on experience will guide you through the techniques, flavours, and stories behind three iconic regional biryanis: the fragrant Kolkata Biryani, the comforting Bangalore Egg Biryani, and the world-famous Hyderabadi Biryani.
You’ll learn how to prepare perfectly layered biryani, master rice cooking techniques, create aromatic spice blends, and understand the balance of flavours that make each regional style unique. From the subtle sweetness and potatoes of Kolkata’s celebrated biryani to the robust, spice-forward Bangalore Egg Biryani and the luxurious dum-cooked Hyderabadi classic, you’ll gain the confidence to recreate these dishes at home.
You’ll pick up professional tips on ingredient selection, marination, layering, and achieving restaurant-quality results using everyday kitchen equipment. At the end of the class, you’ll enjoy a delicious feast of the dishes you’ve prepared together and leave with detailed recipes, practical skills, and the inspiration to continue exploring the diverse and delicious world of Indian biryanis.
HALF DAY INDIAN CURRY COURSE
10.30am-1.30pm
UPCOMING COURSE DATES
9 AUGUST 2026
27 SEPTEMBER 2026
11 OCTOBER 2026
(recipes contain nuts)
(MEET AT HOUNSLOW WEST TUBE AT 10.30 AM INCLUDES TRIP TO THE SHOP TO LEARN ABOUT INGREDIENTS)
You will learn to cook deliciously easy curry sauces from scratch (no more jars!)- how to get the right consistency, make thick, velvety sauces, get depth of flavour and layer spices for balance and taste. This hands on class will give you many tips and ideas for a whole range of different dishes as the curry sauces can be used with a multitude of ingredients and even frozen for later use.
Typical Recipes
Pulao Rice, Egg Curry, Murgh ka Korma (Chicken in a velvety nut based curry with no cream), Channa Masala (Chickpeas in a north Indian tomato and onion based curry sauce), Vatana usal (Green peas with chilli and coconut)
HALF DAY INDIAN VEGETARIAN COURSE
(suitable for vegan diets)
10.30am-1.30pm
UPCOMING COURSE DATES
16 AUGUST 2026
8 NOVEMBER 2026
(recipes contain mustard)
(MEET AT HOUNSLOW WEST TUBE AT 10.30 AM INCLUDES TRIP TO THE SHOP TO LEARN ABOUT INGREDIENTS)
Indian food has a vast repertoire of vegetarian and vegan dishes and it is easy to prepare a delicious meal using different kinds of beans, lentils and vegetables. In this course, you will learn how to prepare easy meals using spices for depth of flavour and well being.
Typical recipes
Mung Dal Khichdi (Healing rice, vegetable and lentil one pot meal), Carrot and bean curry with coconut milk, Aloo Mutter (Potato and peas curry), Spiced mushroom korma and a hearty Chickpea and pomegranate salad with toasted cumin
HALF DAY INDIAN RESTAURANT CURRIES COURSE
10.30am-1.30pm
UPCOMING COURSE DATES
2 AUGUST 2026
4 OCTOBER 2026
(recipes contain milk)
(MEET AT HOUNSLOW WEST TUBE AT 10.30 AM INCLUDES TRIP TO THE SHOP TO LEARN ABOUT INGREDIENTS)
If you love your local takeaway but wish it was healthier and fresher in taste, this hands on class is for you. You will never need to open another jar of curry paste again as you will learn to cook deliciously easy curry favourites that will take less time to make than walking to your local Indian.
Typical Recipes
Pulao Rice with cumin, Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken), Saag Aloo (Spinach and Potato curry), Paneer Jalfrezi (Indian Cheese and Pepper Curry), Cucumber and Mint Raita
WEEKDAY INDIAN COOKING MASTERCLASS
10.30am-1pm
UPCOMING COURSE DATES
11 SEPTEMBER 2026
(recipes contain milk)
(MEET AT HOUNSLOW WEST TUBE AT 10.30 AM INCLUDES TRIP TO THE SHOP TO LEARN ABOUT INGREDIENTS)
This hands-on class will teach you the secrets of Indian spices, flavors, and techniques. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned cook, this masterclass is perfect for anyone looking to expand their culinary skills.
As part of this class, you will visit a local Indian shop to learn how to choose the best Indian ingredients and cook 4 dishes as part of a group, in our welcoming home kitchen. Vegetarians are welcome.
You will be met at Hounslow West tube station at the class start time for this exciting food adventure.
Typical recipes
Pulao Rice, Chicken or Chickpea Masala, Vegetable side dish, Smoked cumin Raita (salad vegetables with spiced yoghurt). We will eat together what we cook!
ABOUT ME
Chef Monisha Bharadwaj is an award winning author, food historian and a food writer based in London, UK. She was awarded ‘Cookery Writer of the Year’ in 2003 by the Guild of Food Writers and her many books have been shortlisted for and won several prestigious international awards.
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AWARDS
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Certificate of Excellence 2017
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Certificate of Excellence 2018
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Travellers Choice 2020