NEXT LIVE COOKERY CLASS
Join us for our next live Indian cookery class on 30th May. We stream our live classes via Zoom!
Click here for detailsDiscover what cookbooks can't teach you
Join your shikshak (teacher) & master Indian recipes that bring loved ones together.
Have you experienced these frustrations with your Indian cooking?
01
Spent a fortune on spices only to create
a dish that tastes nothing like it
should
02
Followed a YouTube recipe perfectly but ended up with bland or unbalanced
flavours
03
Confused by vague instructions like
"cook until done" or "add spices to taste"
04
Overwhelmed by long ingredient lists with no explanation of what is truly essential
THE SHIKSHAK SOLUTION
Shikshak solves these challenges through
personalised guidance. With Monica as
your shikshak (teacher in Hindi), you
learn the crucial techniques cookbooks
never explain and the subtle adjustments
that transform ordinary dishes into
memorable meals. Experience clear
instruction, real-time feedback, and a
supportive community dedicated to your
success.
INTRODUCING YOUR SHIKSHAK
Monica Haldar has been teaching Indian cookery for over 10 years after founding The Spice Club – her labour of love to showcase authentic Indian cookery in her own cookery schools and pop-up restaurants in Manchester and Birmingham. Her events grew through word-of-mouth, from humble beginnings to national acclaim, an Amazon Prime TV series and a 6-month wait-list for attendance to her cookery classes.
Unlimited access to recipe video library
Access an ever-growing library of detailed recipe videos with downloadable written recipes. Brand new recipe videos are uploaded regularly.
Monthly live cookery classes
Cook along with your SHIKSHAK in real time every month
Access to the Shikshak online community
Connect with fellow members and lovers of all things spice in a bespoke virtual space
Direct realtime access to Monica
Have your recipe queries answered during THE WEEKLY CURRY CLINIC. This service will be hosted on WhatsApp and only available on the 12-month and lifetime membership plans.
Join us for our next live Indian cookery class on 30th May. We stream our live classes via Zoom!
Click here for detailsNOT JUST ANOTHER COOKBOOK
Cookbooks are great and are an incredible resource of knowledge, but the nuances of cookery and bossing your kitchen needs a personal touch. Monica explains why she chose a video platform to connect with you...
A SHIKSHAK gift voucher is the perfect present for any spice lover! It's also the gift that keeps on giving - when the recipient learns how to make delicious & mouth watering Indian food, you may just get to enjoy the fruits of their labour.
SHIKSHAK SCHOOL TRIPS
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ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!
SHIKSHAK is accessible on any device that can play video in a browser including Android, iOS and home computers
Video question example
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Shikshak is a personalised Indian cookery course where you're invited into the kitchen of Monica to cook along with her. She's on hand to view your skills & help in any way!
Jenna
Fantastic way to learn how to make authentic Indian food. Monica is a fun and informative teacher and everything I have made online with her has been delicious.
Alex
I've been a member for 3 years now and it's the best investment ever! I don't order takeaways anymore as I love the authentic dishes I can cook up from the recipe library.
Andrea
Shikshak is a revelation! The live classes are great fun, the recipes are authentic & easy to follow. Classes are suitable for beginners and more experienced cooks.
Emma
Shikshak has made me fall in love with cooking Indian food again! The recipes are super clear and easy to follow, as are the live cook alongs. Monica is a great teacher.
Jaswinder
I've been using the online recipes that Shikshak has and they are so well presented! I've made fresh naan for the first time and they turned out brilliant.
Ajay
