My Love Story with Food
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.
I know you're going to love it!
Xx
Monalisa
Let customers speak for us
Easy to follow instructions contained in the kit. I used chicken, quicker cooking. I always have a tin of Ghee & Saffron to hand, added a tad more water as necessary. The end result was delicious and sadly - no left overs ! Will I buy again - YES
Cooking a biryani from scratch can be a daunting task, but Monalisa’s Kitchen has truly mastered the art of simplifying it without compromising on authenticity. This **Hyderabadi Biryani Kit** is a game-changer!
From the moment you open the pack, the fragrant **whole spices** and rich **biryani paste** set the tone for an indulgent meal. The **perfectly portioned basmati rice** ensures a fluffy, aromatic base, while the **raita seasoning** adds a refreshing touch to complete the experience.
The instructions are clear and easy to follow, making it effortless to layer up a restaurant-quality biryani at home. Whether you choose chicken, lamb, or vegetables, the **blend of spices** works like magic, delivering deep, complex flavors that transport you straight to Hyderabad.
If you love biryani but want a **hassle-free** way to prepare it, this kit is an absolute must-have. Highly recommended.
Very tasty & very simple to prepare
I’ve been supporting Monalisa’s products for the last few years. They are delicious and consistently high quality products
and well priced.
Both sauces were delicious. Easy to make and tasted exactly like a good restaurant meal.
Really authentic and delicious selection, a repeat purchase !
Cooking a biryani from scratch can be a time consuming job and sometimes it just doesn’t all work out. But with Monalisa’s Hyderabadi Biryani Kit it all came together perfectly. I chose chicken as the protein, nice and quick. The blend of spices in both the masala and the rice is genius. It would be even better if there was a masala to make a nice vegetable curry to accompany the delicious biryani
An excellent product, my familys commitments were better than any Indian restaurant they had dcer been to.
One of the best masala curries I’ve ever tasted. Would definitely recommend these to anyone!
Wow 👌 you've done it again 👏
Perfect addition to your range.
Made lamb biryani on Saturday. Followed your instructions and between us we made it perfect 👌
Will definitely be buying again.
As Mr B said "you know your stuff 😏 ".