A Chicken Handi is a North Indian style chicken curry traditionally slow-cooked in a copper or earthen clay pot. My modernised version is absolutely delicious and is inspired by the "dhabas" ie. roadside eateries in India. Mopped up with ajwain (carom seed) studded parathas, this combination is sure to warm you up during this Winter snap! 


The Spice Club Cookery School | Birmingham 

SHIKSHAK Indian Cookery Class - Learn how to make Rajasthani Gatta Curry

Rosie Thompson

Really enjoyed the class - interesting dish, lovely informal style of cookery and the 100% donation to the DEC was really great. 

Jackie Hay

Really great experience, Monica is such a great teacher - easy to follow instructions & very engaging, gorgeous curry, I’ll be joining her class again.

Learn how to make this delicious North Indian recipe!

SHIKSHAK Indian Cookery Class - Dhaba Chicken Handi & Parathas

Discover the sizzling secrets of tandoor cooking, right in your home kitchen! Learn to recreate the smoky, charred perfection of India's clay ovens using clever techniques and authentic marinades. From succulent Tandoori Chicken and spice-kissed Paneer Tikka to aromatic Seekh Kebabs and fluffy Garlic Naans, master the art of creating restaurant-quality tandoori dishes that will transform your cooking.
After crafting these spectacular dishes, unwind in our dining room with a glass of wine and savour your culinary creations. Leave equipped with chef secrets, detailed recipes, and the confidence to bring tandoor magic to your table. We provide everything from the ingredients, aprons to instruction and you also go home with a detailed recipe pack. 

INDIAN TANDOORI MASTERCLASS | 9th April 

Pam Kendrick-Astle

Our 3rd cookery class. Absolutely brilliant.  You learn so much and get to eat amazing food you have helped cook. Highly recommend. 

Christine  Gilbert

Wow what a fantastic cookery class. Monica was the most wonderful teacher and host. The venue was outstanding and the total experience was absolutely fabulous. Lots of hints and tips, everyone was involved in the preparation and cooking. 2 highlights were making the naan bread and then having lunch together and eating the food we had been making. Faultless.

Chris Dunn

A fantastic, intimate experience. Well planned and organised by Monica and her team. Easy to understand and follow and lots of helpful tips, guidance and hacks to takeaway with you. Represents good value for money. Will definitely go again. 

Tim Challenor

Brilliant, informative, relaxed, great host

Learn how to cook jaw dropping tandoori dishes that will wow your tastebuds every time. 

INDIAN TANDOORI MASTERCLASS 

Question 1

Please provide names of everyone in your party. Also, do you or anyone in your party have any dietary allergies?

India is a peninsula blessed with a coast line longer than most other countries. From Kerala and Goa to Mangalore and West Bengal, it’s easy to understand why the coastal recipes that come out of India are fantastically varied in taste and flavour! Come and enjoy a class full of coastal delights! Example class menu dishes include Prawn Thokku, Andhra Fish Curry, Vegetable Sambar Dal and Goan Mushroom Pilau. At the end of the class, all dishes are served up in our dining room where you can enjoy your meal, along with a glass of wine or a soft drink.   We provide everything from the ingredients, aprons to instruction and you also go home with a detailed recipe pack. 


MUGHLAI FEAST COOKERY CLASS | 1st December 

Patrick Anderson

Back to a live class As always a brilliant evening ending with great food I was lucky enough to go to Monica s first class in Digbeth Even during lockdown Shikshak and zoom classes kept us all sane

Come and enjoy a class full of spice filled coastal delights! 

SOUTH INDIAN COASTAL FEAST

The biryani really needs no introduction. It's the evergreen one pot dish that ticks ALL of the boxes.  Layered with spices, basmati rice,  meat and vegetables, the biryani is the ultimate comfort food. BUT, do you know how to make one? If the answer is no (but you want it to be yes) join us in our kitchen as we divulge the secrets on how to cook this much loved delicacy from scratch at this very special, hands on masterclass. We will also be cooking up our favourite biryani accompaniments to create a delicious feast. A class not to be missed! Dinner included. At the end of the class, all dishes are served up in our dining room where you can enjoy your meal, along with a glass of wine.   We provide everything from the ingredients, aprons to instruction and you also go home with a detailed recipe pack. 


JOURNEY TO JAIPUR RAJASTHANI COOKERY |  4th November

David Schilling

Another Masterclass, it just gets better! Monica's teaching style resonates with everybody, no matter how inexperienced or experienced you are with cooking indian food. Books will give you a recipe, videos show you how somebody does it, but when you're in the kitchen with Monica you will learn techniques that you need to master the dishes yourself. If you want to really know how to cook indian dishes that exceed your expectations, book a class with Monica because you will only wish you'd done it sooner!

Louis Smith

We would highly recommend this course with Monica at the Spice Club.  It was a great learning experience and so much fun and we have come away with so many new cooking skills and techniques.  The food we prepared was delicious and we will certainly return for another course at some stage.  Monica was so welcoming and  great at getting everyone engaged and was the perfect host!  Really great experience!

Learn how to make this magical one pot dish that ticks all of the boxes! 

BIRYANI FEAST MASTERCLASS

Please provide names of everyone in your party. Also, do you or anyone in your party have any dietary allergies? Type NA if none. 

The assortment of dishes Punjabi cuisine has to offer is like no other! Join for us an exciting spice-filled highly interactive class where you will learn how to make a complete Punjabi feast from start to finish. At the end of the class, all dishes are served up in our dining room where you can enjoy your meal, along with a glass of wine.   We provide everything from the ingredients, aprons to instruction and you also go home with a detailed recipe pack. 
This is a class not to be missed! Example dishes include Chicken Curry, Butter Paneer, Aloo Methi, Samosas and Chapatis. 

ADVENTURE TO AMRITSAR - PUNJABI DINNER PARTY | AM & PM classes available

Paul D

Very enjoyable and interesting - highly recommended 

Abbey  Norris

Monica and her mum were amazing hosts, they were both professional yet polite and personal. 
Monica talked us through every step, she was engaging, patient and just really lovely, the food we were all able to cook and share as a team was delicious and so homely.
 We started as individuals yet at the end of the class everyone built rapport shared stories and enjoyed  the food as a group.
It was such a memorable experience and I think I speak for us all when I say we have learnt new skills as a result. Myself and my boyfriend can’t wait to try some of the recipes from the day at home. 

Paul Holian

Another wonderful cookery class with Monica and her extremely knowledgeable mother. This was my second experience with the Spice Club and I would thoroughly recommend to everyone. I hope to be back again in the New Year. 

ADVENTURE TO AMRITSAR - PUNJABI FEAST COOKERY CLASS | 30th July 

Alicia Hoare

This one experience will teach you more than a thousand books. Monica was a fantastic teacher, I have been cooking curries for 40 years and the chicken curry that Monica showed us transcended expectations, in fact it was perhaps the best I have ever tasted. If you are a curry addict, you are definitely missing out should you not attend one of Monica's cooking classes. I will be doing every possible class, because it takes Indian cooking on to a completely different level! Thanks again Monica for teaching me traditional Punjabi cooking.

Jo  Chapman  Chapman

The course and tips were really good. However, sharing the preparation with others in the group was something I wasn't expecting. I had hoped  that we would have 
 ingredients to practice more on an individual/pair basis after watching Monica. Nevertheless an enjoyable event.

Bridge Williams

I absolutely loved the cooking class with Monica and have made the dishes a few times since. It has given me a massive improvement in my skill level having had a face to face lesson and I am looking forward to signing up to the next one.

Paul Rawbone

It has been one of the best cooking experiences I have had and the teaching by Monica was amazing. Since attending the cookery school I have cooked the dishes 3 times and everyone has been impressed. I can't wait to book onto the next one!

ADVENTURE TO AMRITSAR - PUNJABI FEAST COOKERY CLASS

Ramnik Hanspaul

Absolutely fantastic! Had the most wonderful evening learning about Punjabi cooking. Monica is so lovely and passionate about food - she's really very inspiring! Would definitely love to do another class!

Learn how to make a flavoursome, rich Punjabi dinner party menu!

Discover the sizzling secrets of tandoor cooking, right in your home kitchen! Learn to recreate the smoky, charred perfection of India's clay ovens using cle...

INDIAN TANDOORI MASTERCLASS  | Edgbaston

Do you or anyone in your party have any dietary allergies? (Type NA if none)	

What's your favourite Indian dish?	

Do you cook Indian food? If so, how often/month? Don't worry if you don't!	

India is a peninsula blessed with a coast line longer than most other countries. From Kerala and Goa to Mangalore and West Bengal, it’s easy to understand wh...

SOUTH INDIAN COASTAL FEAST | Edgbaston 

Uncover the rich tapestry of Kolkata's gastronomic heritage during this delicious cookery class! Learn the secrets of mouth watering home-style Bengali cuisine that are often never seen in Indian restaurants here in the UK. Example dishes include King Prawn Coconut Malaikari, Garlic Spinach Shak Bhaja, Aubergine Beguni and fragrant basmati steamed rice. Dinner included. At the end of the class, all dishes are served up in our dining room where you can enjoy your meal, along with a glass of wine. We provide everything from the ingredients, aprons to instruction and you also go home with a detailed recipe pack.

Uncover the rich tapestry of Kolkata's gastronomic heritage during this delicious cookery class! Learn the secrets of mouth watering home-style Bengali cuisi...