• SATURDAY 27^TH    3-6pm

 HEALTHY INDIAN IN MINUTES
with shopping trip (meet at Hounslow West tube at 3pm)

 
Based on Monisha’s new book, this class will be about fresh, healthy Indian food cooked quickly and with a minimum of fuss and bother. Although many people outside India believe that Indian food is greasy and spicy, everyday Indian home cooking is not unhealthy or fattening. In fact, it is a highly nutritious, gentle cuisine that has always included natural and whole foods such as whole wheat flour or raw cane sugar, lots of vegetables, beans, lentils and any number of healing spices.

Price: £85

 

MARCH 2010

 

• THURSDAY  4^TH  7-10pm

 STYLISH INDIAN IN MINUTES
with shopping trip (meet at Hounslow West tube at 7pm)

This class is based on Monisha’s award winning book. 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!

 
Price: £ 85

 

• SATURDAY 13^th   3-6pm

EASY INDIAN CURRIES- using spices cleverly  FULL
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

 
 

• WEDNESDAY 17^TH 7-10pm 
  

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

A biryani is a special, festive dish where rice is cooked with meat, spices, herbs and nuts to create a dish of great flavour, aroma and taste. In India, there are cooks who specialize in making a biryani and they are often invited to cook for celebrations and special occasions. The technique involves slow cooking, layering of ingredients and infusing herbs and spices which can take a little time and effort. This class will show you how to make a stunning chicken biryani with its accompaniments of salad and spiced yoghurt. We can also make a vegetarian biryani for those of you who are vegetarian. Please specify on the booking form.

 

Price: £85

 

• SATURDAY 20^TH  2-4pm
  

INDIAN FOOD WALK

Meet at Southall Rail Station at 2pm

(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)

 

APRIL 2010

• SATURDAY 24^th   3-6pm  FULL

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

 

• TUESDAY 27^TH 7-10pm                                               

Imagine the flavours of curry leaves, tamarind and spices all coming together in a feast straight from south India. Learn to make fabulous fare from Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Goa that will include spiced curries, sambhar (lentils flavoured with tamarind and spices) and dosa or lentil pancakes.

 Price: £85

 

 MAY 2010

• TUESDAY 11^TH 7-10pm                                                       

 COOKING WITH SPICES- regional Indian curries
with shopping trip (meet at Hounslow West tube at 7pm)

 
There is a whole list of Indian curries that go beyond the usual tikka masala and roghanjosh that you see on most restaurant menus. From the panch phoron spice mix of Bengal to the fenugreek, pepper and chilli mix of the south, each region of India uses spices in a unique and spectacular way. Learn to use these spices to create diverse flavours and go on a culinary journey through India.

 Price: £ 85

 

• SATURDAY 15^TH  4.30-6.30pm

 INDIAN FOOD WALK
Meet at Southall Rail Station at 4.30pm
(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  18^TH  7-10pm

 STYLISH INDIAN IN MINUTES   FULL
with shopping trip (meet at Hounslow West tube at 7pm)

This class is based on Monisha’s award winning book. 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!

 
Price: £ 85

 

• SATURDAY  29^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

 

JUNE 2010

 

• TUESDAY 8^TH 7-10pm

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

 With over 4000 miles of coastline and countless rivers, India has a feast of fish recipes that are flavourful and delicate. From Kerala Fish Moilee to the perfect prawn pulao, this class will include 6 dishes that bring the sunshine flavours of the coast to your table. 

Price: £ 85

 
 

• SATURDAY  12^th  3-6pm

 INDIAN VEGETARIAN
with shopping trip (meet at Hounslow West tube at 3pm)

 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.

Price: £85

 

• SATURDAY  19^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

 

• SATURDAY 26^th   2-4pm

 INDIAN FOOD WALK
Meet at Southall Rail Station at 2pm
(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)

 

JULY 2010

 

• SATURDAY 10^th  3-6pm

 INDIAN BARBEQUE
(with shopping trip (meet at Hounslow West tube at 3pm)

 Get your barbeque sizzling this summer with the heady aroma of Indian spices and herbs. Learn to make a variety of easy kebabs, tikkas and vegetable dishes with accompaniments such as chutneys, salads and relishes that will dazzle your guests and impress your neighbours!

 Price: £85

 

• TUESDAY 20^TH 7-10pm

 STYLISH INDIAN IN MINUTES
with shopping trip (meet at Hounslow West tube at 7pm)

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!
 

Price: £85

 

• 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