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, convenience, and premium quality achieved through "stone grinding", 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
Pakoras delicious although instructions are a little confusing for a beginner.
These are absolutely brilliant. I have and will continue to recommend these to everyone I know.
Delicious, as are all your products. Thank you.
I made chicken makhani which was absolutely delicious and so easy. It was a hit with my guests who thought I'd spent hours grinding my own spices. I teamed it with the pualo rice blend. My partner is now a rice convert after years of my stodgy attempts. The instructions are clear and easy to follow and the outcome is exceptional. Well done Monalisa this will be a regular order x
Easy to make and tastes excellent. I have been trying for years to master the making of rice, the best thing is my family thinks it was all me. Little do they know.
So easy to make! Delicious Flavour explodes in your mouth with every bite! One of my favourites ❤️
These sauces were recommended by a friend and we have used them for both family and friends. They are delicious, easy to use and produce excellent tasty curries.
Very pleased good value fast delivery.
This is our favourite masala it's so easy to make and absolutely delicious,we had a dinner party and everyone devoured it saying it's the best home cooked curry they have ever had. I will be reordering very soon.
Absolutely delicious curry and so easy to make,will definitely be reordering.
Only used the Makhani Massala so far, absolutely delicious and SO easy. Looking forward to trying the other ones too. If they are even half as good as the Makhni I will be placing another order very shortly.
You have to try this spice blend! It has such a depth of flavour nothing like spice blends I've tried before.
These are pleasantly hot and spicy, but not at the expense of flavour, which is excellent. Some great, simple instructions on preparing dishes, and a useful addition to the kitchen cupboard!