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Indian Cooking Class: Discover Unique Flavours
5.0
25 Ratings
Greater London
Explore Indian cuisine with Monisha Bharadwaj in London. Learn to cook authentic dishes and shop for exotic ingredients. Perfect for food enthusiasts.
Explore Indian cuisine with Monisha Bharadwaj in London. Learn to cook authentic dishes and shop for exotic ingredients. Perfect for food enthusiasts.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 72 Cranston Cl - Guests will be greeted at Hounslow West Underground station and escorted to a local Indian shop to learn how to purchase the ingredients needed for the cooking class. Following this, there will be a short, step-free walk to the Cooking With Monisha kitchen, just 5 minutes away, where the class will commence. Participants will be…
- 72 Cranston Cl - Guests will be greeted at Hounslow West Underground station and escorted to a local Indian shop to learn how to purchase the ingredients needed for the cooking class. Following this, there will be a short, step-free walk to the Cooking With Monisha kitchen, just 5 minutes away, where the class will commence. Participants will be served Masala Chai while discussing the preparation of an Indian meal. The cooking session will include making Pulao Rice, a curry (either chicken or chickpea), a smoked cumin raita (a dish with salad vegetables and yogurt), and a vegetable side dish. The class is interactive, encouraging guests to actively participate in the cooking process. At the end, everyone will enjoy the meal they have prepared. Recipe sheets and ingredients will be provided.
Under the guidance of Monisha Bharadwaj, an award-winning author of 17 books including “The Indian Cooking Course,” “Indian in 7” (winner of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards - Best Indian Cookbook in the World UK), and “Indian Cooking for Dummies,” as well as a professional chef (Iron Chef America judge) and teacher (Recognised Culinary Educator 2025, UK), participants will learn to prepare a delightful Indian meal that can be easily recreated at home.
What's Included
- Cooking Instructor
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Cooking Instructor
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Alcoholic beverages
Meal Options
- Murgh Masala or Channa Masala- Home style chicken or chickpea curry - This dish is a north Indian curry that uses just a few spices but has a great depth of flavour due to the way the ingredients are layered and cooked.
- Pulao Rice - Perfectly cooked and lightly spiced basmati rice.
- Subzi - Family style every day Indian vegetable dish with spices…
- Murgh Masala or Channa Masala- Home style chicken or chickpea curry - This dish is a north Indian curry that uses just a few spices but has a great depth of flavour due to the way the ingredients are layered and cooked.
- Pulao Rice - Perfectly cooked and lightly spiced basmati rice.
- Subzi - Family style every day Indian vegetable dish with spices to complement the curry of the day.
- Smoked cumin raita - Salad vegetables such as cucumber combined with yoghurt and finished with a sprinkle of smoked cumin
Additional Information
With guidance from Monisha Bharadwaj, an award-winning author and professional chef (Iron Chef America judge and recipient of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards for the Best Indian Cookbook in the UK), participants will explore the distinctive flavors of Indian cuisine while delving into the history of its popularity in the UK. This class includes a…
With guidance from Monisha Bharadwaj, an award-winning author and professional chef (Iron Chef America judge and recipient of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards for the Best Indian Cookbook in the UK), participants will explore the distinctive flavors of Indian cuisine while delving into the history of its popularity in the UK. This class includes a visit to a local Indian grocery store to learn how to select the finest exotic ingredients and the opportunity to cook four traditional dishes as a group in our inviting home kitchen. The recipes are simple enough to recreate at home with just a few ingredients and the helpful tips provided during the class. Vegetarians are welcome, and any dietary restrictions should be communicated in advance.
Location
Hounslow West Station (Stop A)
Exit through the ticket barrier at Hounslow West underground station (it has only one exit) and meet Monisha in the foyer of the station at the class start time- 10.30am. We will finish the class around 1pm.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(25 Ratings)
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Katrinf755
May 31, 2025
Fabulous Experience A* - Monisha is a great chef and an excellent teacher. She is very encouraging even if you are a lesser experienced cook, very organised - she is a chef by training - and makes it easy to pick up new skills. Her advice is very intuitive. I particularly enjoyed she took us shopping to learn about the different ingredients so you know what to get for home. I can only recommend to take a class with Monisha. It is a great and fun experience. Definitely add it to your list.
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Katrinf755
May 31, 2025
Fabulous Experience - you choose the right experience - Monisha is a great chef and an excellent teacher. She is very encouraging even if you are a lesser experienced cook, very organised - she is a chef by training - and makes it easy to pick up new skills. Her advice is very intuitive. I particularly enjoyed she took us shopping to learn about the different ingredients so you know what to get for home. I can only recommend to take a class with Monisha. It is a great and fun experience. Definitely add it to your list.
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Jeffrey_c
May 30, 2025
Outstanding Experience - If we could give more than just five stars we would! Everything about this class was outstanding, starting with an easy meeting point just outside the Underground station, where we were met and welcomed met personally by Monisha. We enjoyed the trip to the nearby grocery store to learn tips for choosing the best ingredients, which will help us to duplicate the great dishes we prepared in class. Monisha made us feel comfortable and welcome in her kitchen and then she walked us through not only the recipes, but also the science behind building flavors in Indian food that are delicious. The recipes were easy to follow and Monisha's instruction was patient, thorough, and encouraging. She answered our questions and provided information we will use again and again. The food ... wonderful! It was amazing how such delicious food was created from such simple and easy to find ingredients that were thoughtfully selected. It is easy to understand how Monisha's cookbooks have won so many rewards. What a treat to experience this class. We will be coming back for more next time we visit London.
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Francescah627
May 26, 2025
Marvellous - The course was brilliant. I’m an experienced cook and it was great to learn so many little nuances of Indian cooking from a professional.
Monisha is so lovely and engaging. She showed us what to look for when we go shopping (I will only buy squishy tamarind from now on) and the whole day was brilliant.
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Mrsyb67
May 15, 2025
A 5* experience! - This was an among experience. First of all we learnt what to look for when shopping. We went back to
Monisha’s home kitchen - which was lovely and spacious. Altogether we made 7 dishes and Monisha taught us about layering the spices. We cooked our lunch and bought home four dishes. My husband and boys said the food tasted delicious!! A 5* experience!!
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Tang423
May 10, 2025
From Spices to Sizzle: A Perfect Day of Indian Cooking - I recently attended the Full Day Simple Indian Cookery Course with my sisters, and it was a fantastic, hands-on experience from start to finish. We cooked a vibrant selection of classic Indian dishes: Peas Pulao Rice, Murgh Masala, Aloo Gobi, Tarka Dal, Onion Bhajia, Spicy Scrambled Eggs, and Cucumber Raita. Every dish was packed with flavour and came together beautifully.
What really set this course apart was Monisha’s teaching style. She didn’t just show us how to follow recipes—she taught us how to think like a cook. We learned to use our senses: listening for the sizzle of spices, smelling when ingredients were perfectly toasted, and tasting throughout, adjusting seasoning with intuition. She encouraged us to trust ourselves in the kitchen and cook with confidence and curiosity.
The day began with a tour of local Indian shops, which added so much depth to the experience. Monisha introduced us to essential ingredients and spices, explained how to identify quality, and gave practical advice on sourcing authentic items. It made the cooking feel even more meaningful and rooted in tradition.
Monisha also explained the science behind the techniques and the importance of layering spices to create balanced, flavourful dishes. She made everything clear, approachable, and genuinely empowering—even for those with little experience in Indian cooking.
Doing the course with my sisters made it extra special. We laughed, learned, and cooked together—and ended the day with a feast we were proud of.
I highly recommend the Full Day Simple Indian Cookery Course with Monisha to anyone who wants more than just recipes. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of Indian cooking, guided by an expert who teaches with warmth, humour, and passion
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X4486dhhannahr
Apr 27, 2025
Fun and informative - Really great experience! Monisha is an excellent teacher, and very approachable. I feel I learnt things both specifically and generally and my overall confidence and approach towards cooking has improved. Would recommend!
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Jessmz7689lo
Apr 8, 2025
Brilliant as always - Monisha is a brilliant cook and an incredible teacher. This is the third time I've done one of her classes. Endlessly knowledgeable and inspirational. Highly recommend!
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C9111jtjackier
Mar 17, 2025
Far and away the best cookery class I’ve ever had - Had an absolutely amazing day doing Monishas’s bread class. There were only 5 of us and the other four knew each other and had already done a number of her other classes. Despite the fact that they were there as a group they totally included me and made me feel welcome as did Monisha. This was far and away the best class I have ever taken, Monisha is so knowledgeable not just about the food but about the history of it as well. She showed us some really good techniques and gave us many tips on other things not just bread as well. We well overran the time but she never rushed us at all. I took home 4 different types of bread and they were all really delicious. I would highly recommend taking one of her classes.
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X1186orkylem
Mar 16, 2025
Amazing service at ox bo - We had dinner at the hotels sit down restaurant ox Bo. Marcos was absolutely great. So kind and he took such great care of us! He is an invaluable employee to have!
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