Indian Cooking Masterclass in London
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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With the help of your cooking instructor Monisha Bharadwaj, an award winning author of 17 books including The Indian Cooking Course, Indian in 7 (winner of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards for the Best Indian Cookbook in the Word UK) and Indian Cooking for Dummies, professional chef (Iron Chef America judge) and teacher (Recognised Culinary Educator 2025, UK) you will discover the unique flavours of Indian cooking while learning about the history of how Indian food came to be so popular in the UK. As part of this class, you will visit a local Indian food shop to learn how to choose the best exotic ingredients and cook 4 typical dishes as part of a group, in our welcoming home kitchen. The recipes will be easy enough to recreate at home with just a few ingredients and the tips you will learn in this class. Vegetarians are welcome, please let us know of any dietary restrictions.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Cooking Instructor
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea
Alcoholic Beverages
What To Expect
You will be met at Hounslow West Underground station and taken to the local Indian shop to learn how to buy the ingredients that we will use in the cooking class. We will then walk to the Cooking With Monisha kitchen, a 5 minute walk away (no steps) to begin the class. You will be offered Masala Chai as we talk through how to put together an Indian meal. We will then cook our meal to include Pulao Rice, a curry (chicken or chickpea), a smoked cumin raita (a dish made with salad vegetables and yoghurt) and a vegetable side dish. We will cook as a group but there will be lots of hands on activity as we want our guests to do the cooking! We will eat what we cook at the end. We will provide recipe sheets and ingredients. With the help of your cooking instructor 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 Word UK) and Indian Cooking for Dummies, professional chef (Iron Chef America judge) and teacher (Recognised Culinary Educator 2025, UK) you will learn how to prepare a delicious Indian meal that can be recreated effortlessly in your own kitchen.
Sample Menu
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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.
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Pulao Rice
Perfectly cooked and lightly spiced basmati rice.
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Subzi
Family style every day Indian vegetable dish with spices to complement the curry of the day.
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Smoked cumin raita
Salad vegetables such as cucumber combined with yoghurt and finished with a sprinkle of smoked cumin
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Indian Cooking Masterclass in London
Reviews
33 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing cooking class followed by a delicious feast!
Jennifer N,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00For anyone who enjoys cooking or eating Indian food, this class is a must. From the moment you book, Monisha (your chef and instructor) is communicative and helpful. The class itself involves a visit to the grocer to discuss the best ingredients to set you up for success and then a short walk to Monisha’s home and kitchen to prepare a feast from scratch. She’s kind, funny and a wonderful instructor for any skill level. At the end of the course, you sit down and eat some of the finest Indian food you’ll ever try (and that you had a hand in making). I will definitely be taking additional courses from Monisha in the future. Highly recommend for a fun and educational outing in London. You also won’t leave hungry!
Outstanding Experience
Jeffrey C,
May 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00If 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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