ABOUT MONALISA
For as long as I can remember, I have loved food and cooking.
My grandmother Iona was my cookery teacher and my food hero! For countless weekends and holidays, I sat beside her watching, helping, and learning while she created elaborate meals that graced our tables. Fast forward decades later, and I did a PhD in Education in which I encouraged and analysed the development of "young people's" interpersonal learning through a context that I knew and loved so well... cooking practices.
The plan was to put the findings of my research into practice by establishing a cookery school, an endeavour combining my greatest loves: learning, food and people. However, shortly after completing my doctorate, I was diagnosed with congenital cataract. The subsequent surgery exposed a void in the market for authentic Indian food, as I was pushed into the realm of supermarket meals to feed my son and myself during recovery.
This led to a personal quest I embarked upon, by creating my line of incredibly delicious, handcrafted ready-to-cook products, as I recognised the stark difference between homemade Indian flavours and store-bought alternatives.
Whilst spending many long hours in my happy place — my own kitchen, fuelled by curiosity, passion and the belief that anyone can master the art of cooking delicious Indian food that isn't complicated (but with a little ‘help’), or expensive, I lovingly and expertly curated these ingots of magic.
With a focus on deliciousness, authenticity and convenience, these products will facilitate you to recreate magic in your own kitchen.
So, I'm thrilled to introduce you to Monalisa's Kitchen!
It is here that I inevitably find myself disappearing to, trying to discover what truly brings me happiness on a plate, and simple yet exciting ways of sharing it with you all.
Thank you for being on this journey with me.
You're going to love it!
Xx
Monalisa
Let customers speak for us
Amazing, the most delicious rice we have ever had at home. Will be my only rice moving forward.
Amazing service too x
I bought the mixed multipack and am working my way through them, delicious sauces and the Pulao rice blend is the best I’ve ever tasted!
Bought two sets for the hard to buy for men in my family. They were both well received. Not heard if they've been used yet or not though.
This is the nicest curry you can buy, it is restaurant quality you must try them. So tasty and easy to cook
Authentic, easy, delicious. Would definitely buy again. Very impressed.
I love curry and have tried many shop-bought pastes and made my own, but without a doubt, these are the best.
Curry deliciousness everyone.
If you want pulao rice perfection then look no further.
Bought as a gift with curry pastes, nicely packaged quick delivery
I have so far used 3 of the masala’s, rogan josh, makhani and tikka, all with different ingredients and so far they have been excellent value for taste and quantity. Looking forward to the vindaloo.
Bought this set for a gift. I know they will taste great as I have purchased monalisa merchandise previously
What a brilliant Korma sauce and the rice was also exceptional!!
Bought as part of a spice bundle for a Christmas present. It looks good
Just the best curry paste! Tastes like fresh ground spices and really makes a homemade curry extra special. No going back to other supermarket brands my curry’s are now THE best!
