• 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.

• Cooking Instructor
• Lunch
• Tea and coffee

• Alcoholic beverages

• 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

With guidance from Monisha Bharadwaj, a celebrated author of 17 books including “The Indian Cooking Course,” “Indian in 7” (recipient of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards for Best Indian Cookbook in the World, UK), and “Indian Cooking for Dummies,” as well as a professional chef and Iron Chef America judge, and a Recognised Culinary Educator 2025 in the UK, participants will explore the distinctive flavors of Indian cuisine. This class will also delve into the history of Indian food’s popularity in the UK. Attendees will visit a local Indian grocery store to learn how to select the finest exotic ingredients and will collaboratively prepare four traditional dishes in our inviting home kitchen. The recipes are simple enough to recreate at home with minimal ingredients and the helpful tips provided during the class. Vegetarians are welcome, and any dietary restrictions should be communicated in advance.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.