Cooking with Monisha - Cookery School

There are many classes to choose from. Learn to layer flavours and create blends that are at the heart of Indian cooking. Time saving techniques and creating distinct, bursting flavours are the hallmarks of each class. Each class will cover a full meal and all ingredients and recipe sheets are provided. All classes are hands-on (and lots of fun!) and we eat what we cook at the end of a class.

Booking is essential of walks and classes. Please check availabilty before sending your booking form.

All classes held in Hounslow West. We meet outside Hounslow West underground station and go to the local shop to learn about some key ingredients with which we will cook. Come back to the Cooking With Monisha Kitchen which is a 2 minute walk away and enjoy the cookery lesson.

COOKERY COURSES AND FOOD WALKS AT A GLANCE
Please scroll down for prices and further information about classes and walks

SATURDAY 24^TH 3-6pm

EASY INDIAN CURRIES- using spices cleverly
with shopping trip (meet at Hounslow West tube at 3pm)

Learn to cook deliciously easy curries that will make your friends think that you have spent hours in the kitchen. This class will give you many tips and ideas for a whole range of different dishes as you will learn how to make some of the basic curry sauces used in Indian cooking and how to cook spices to bring out their best.

Price: £ 85

SEPTEMBER 2010

SATURDAY 11^th 11.30am-1.30pm

INDIAN FOOD WALK
Meet at Southall Rail Station at 11.30am
(Trains from Paddington or Ealing Broadway)

Join Monisha on this amazing journey through Southall in west London. Browse through speciality supermarkets and discover unusual ingredients that you can buy. Walk through the main street and enjoy tastings of exclusive sweets and Indian traditional foods (such as ‘paan’, an after dinner betel leaf, stuffed with spices and rose jam). There will also be plenty of Bollywood street music and stuff about films, fashion and culture during the course of the walk!

Price: £12
(children under 10 go free)

TUESDAY 14^TH 7-10pm

INDIAN HOMESTYLE COOKING

with shopping trip (meet at Hounslow West tube at 7pm)

Everyone knows that what you eat in an Indian restaurant is far from what Indian people eat at home. Homemade meals are based on good nutrition and heat levels that are suitable for the whole family. The hallmarks of home style cooking are honesty of flavours, a delicious combinations of ingredients and greater variety than you’d find in a restaurant or worse, a takeaway! This class will show you how fabulous and fresh everyday Indian curries can be without the guilt and overload of cream, ghee and sugary sauces.

Price: £85

SATURDAY 18^TH 3-6pm

EASY INDIAN CURRIES- using spices cleverly
with shopping trip (meet at Hounslow West tube at 3pm)

Price: £ 85

TUESDAY 28^TH 7-10pm

INDIAN IN 6- 6 spices and 6 dishes

with shopping trip (meet at Hounslow West tube at 7pm)

It is a myth that all Indian cooking is fussy and needs long lists of ingredients. This class shows you how to cook fabulous food using just 6 spices or less. Cook a complete meal and get tips on what you really need for your Indian spice box and kitchen cupboard! You will be surprised at how little it is!

Price: £ 85

Contrary to popular belief, people in India do not eat naans on an everyday basis. In this class we will make rotis (at the heart of an Indian home meal), poories and flavoured breads. We will also make naans in the oven (they are traditionally made in a clay oven called the tandoor). Needless to say, we will also make accompaniments to eat with the breads!

Many people find working with their own rolling pin easier- if this is the case, please bring your rolling pin to the class.

Learn to cook quick, elegant, tasty dishes that will make your friends think that you have spent hours in the kitchen. Monisha will give you invaluable time saving tips to create a variety of meals in a matter of minutes. This class will include both vegetarian and meat options and will give you many ideas for future parties!

EASY INDIAN CURRIES- using spices cleverly
with shopping trip (meet at Hounslow West tube at 3pm)

Kerala ia called ‘God’s Own Country’- a land filled with river fish, coconut and a multitude of cuisines. Fish curries, fragrant lentil dishes and exotic vegetables are the hallmarks of this region. Learn to make 6 authentic dishes including a south Indian chicken biryani, Fish Curry with curry leaves, Plantain with coconut and Avial (Kerala vegetables in buttermilk).

Diwali, India’s most spectacular festival of light is at of October this year. Join Monisha on this amazing walk through Southall in west London as it prepares for this joyous festival. Browse through speciality supermarkets and discover unusual ingredients that you can buy. Walk through the main street and enjoy tastings of exclusive sweets and Indian traditional foods (such as ‘paan’, an after dinner betel leaf, stuffed with spices and rose jam). There will also be plenty of Bollywood street music and stuff about films, fashion and culture during the course of the walk!

If you love your local takeaway but wish it was healthier and fresher in taste, this is the class for you. Learn to cook deliciously easy curries such as Jalfrezi and Bhuna that will take less time to make than walking to your local Indian. Make your favourite curries but with far less oil and fat. Also, you will never need to open another jar of curry paste again!

India has a great variety of vegetables, lentils and beans that make the cuisine healthy and exciting. This class will teach you to make fantastic regional dishes from around India, using herbs and spices. Come and explore unusual ingredients and learn how to make a vegetarian meal that is satisfying, nourishing and delicious.

Join Monisha on this amazing journey through Southall in west London. Browse through speciality supermarkets and discover unusual ingredients that you can buy as Christmas presents. What about a bespoke spice kit or a range of Indian nuts? Walk through the main street and enjoy tastings of exclusive sweets and Indian traditional foods (such as ‘paan’, an after dinner betel leaf, stuffed with spices and rose jam). There will also be plenty of Bollywood street music and stuff about films, fashion and culture during the course of the walk!