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Curry Chat => Lets Talk Curry => Topic started by: Malc. on February 14, 2011, 04:34 PM
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I'm looking to increase my collection of 'curry' cook books but don't want to drawn in to buy any red herrings so to speak. Having read various topics, there does seem to be quite a difference in peoples opinions about certain books. But also it's hard to deduce which ones really come out on top.
My goal like most of us, is to get a better understanding of curry and how I can apply this to creating my favourite dishes at home. But i'm also interested in traditional recipes as well.
It would be great to hear of peoples recommendations and experiences of books they have read.
Thanks,
Malc.
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Hi Malc,
I don't have too many books to be honest (well, I do but some are really not worth a mention) but out of the ones I have, I would recommend the Authentic Balti Curry cookbook isbn No 141205592-x.
It is a Balti book though, so the base sauce will always have that "balti" taste to it and you are only required to use around 120ml of the base sauce in most recipes. With that said, I've had some cracking results using this book, much better than I've had with any of the KD books.
Hope that helps,
Ray :)
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I don't have too many books to be honest (well, I do but some are really not worth a mention) but out of the ones I have, I would recommend the Authentic Balti Curry cookbook isbn No 141205592-x.
I agree. If I had to pick one book, it would be that one.
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Hi agree with Razor Authentic Balti Cookbook is a must.
Alot of people on this forum dont rate pat chapman but i have been doing alot of recipes from this book http://www.amazon.co.uk/Modern-Balti-Curry-Cookbook/dp/1844541940/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1297773888&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Modern-Balti-Curry-Cookbook/dp/1844541940/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1297773888&sr=8-1)
I like the idea of pastes, which once done, the dishes can be very easy to do.
Havent had a problem with any dishes (about 10 ) i have made so far lol.
Also for starters pickles, chutneys try this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Classic-1000-Indian-Recipes/dp/0572018630/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1297774134&sr=1-2 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Classic-1000-Indian-Recipes/dp/0572018630/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1297774134&sr=1-2)
I have had this book for about 16-17 years very helpful.
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The Authentic Balti book is going on the list. I've not eaten much in the way of Balti but the last restaurant trip out had me eating a Chicken Tikka Balti and it was quite simply divine.
I've just looked at the Classic 1000 but I have this version of it: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/reader/0572028075/ref=sib_dp_pt#reader-link (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/reader/0572028075/ref=sib_dp_pt#reader-link)
It's definitely worth having on the shelf. I've had some good meals from recipes in it, though you do have to sort the wheat from the chaff.
This is great stuff keep it coming.
EDIT- Authentic Balti Curry Book now ordered. :)
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Wow this topic is very quiet !!
I thought it would be full of suggestions by now.
So many peeps on here normally are full of there own self :-(
but now they are so quiet...do they not buy books ?
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do they not buy books ?
Nope ;D
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I do buy boos, but, if we are talking BIR, then there simply is a dearth of publications and there's more info to be had on this site, even thought you have to search a bit. But that's part of the fun.
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I have KD1, KD2, Undercover Curry, The Curry Book, Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cookery, The New Tastes of India, Meera Teneja's Indian Regional Cookery, Cooking with Spices, E P Veerawsawmy's Indian Cookery, Saroj Hadley's Exotic Curries and Mridula Baljekar's All-Colour Indian Cookbook.
I can recommend KD1. I am sure there is much to be gleaned from the others as well.
** Phil.
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Graeme, I too am surprised at how quite this topic is. I thought it would be a good topic for the forum and it's members.
Stephen, if you have suggestions for books that aren't necessarily BIR but more traditional, these are also welcome.
The Balti book arrived at the weekend. I haven't had a chance to give it a thorough read but I have had a quick browse. I was disappointed at first as the quality of the print is poor and for
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Hi
I received this book (http://www.thecurrycrunch.com/ (http://www.thecurrycrunch.com/)) as a Christmas gift.
Personally quite like it and am recommending it.
It does not necessarily contain much more than is already available on this site and through other books, but I like the fact that virtually everything you would like to cook is all in one place from the one stable so to speak, so you don't have a massive diversity of techniques and ingredients, only what is necessary to produce the required elements of each.
Not made their base yet, but found the dishes excellent when used with a base of here such as CA's. In fact their Jalfrezi recipe works splendidly with the Taz base too.
If the book was lost or stolen from me would I buy it again? - yes.
Oh yes! it has lovely & easy recipes for pre-cooking chicken & lamb etc. Plus I like the wide selection of side dish recipes in the book.
Regards
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Thanks for the suggestion SP, I noted they have a recipe for onion bhaji and tikka, how do these compare to the recipes in the group tests?
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Thanks for the suggestion SP, I noted they have a recipe for onion bhaji and tikka, how do these compare to the recipes in the group tests?
Hi
Sorry, not made the books bhaji's or tikka as so happy with CWG's, Dip's and Blades.
However, silly not to try it! - will try and make their tikka this weekend and report back.
Cheers
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Thanks for the suggestion SP, I noted they have a recipe for onion bhaji and tikka, how do these compare to the recipes in the group tests?
Hi Axe
Made the Curry Crunch Tikka over the weekend:
(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/5e96f76b7854830fdd14b444710018cc.jpg) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#5e96f76b7854830fdd14b444710018cc.jpg)
(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/aa4d368270116eaaeb7c21a3f14e7060.jpg) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#aa4d368270116eaaeb7c21a3f14e7060.jpg)
Verdict: Delicious! - right up there with the best of the previous tikka group test winners. Well worth making. This is now on my personal favourite list.
Cheers
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That looks very tasty indeed, thanks for testing the recipe and reporting back. :)
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Hi Solarsplace
Looks Yum! How do you cook your Tikka?
Also curious to know, as this book is another BIR secrets expose etc..
Does it have Pataks pastes in the Tandoori/Tikka recipes?
I've been experimenting and cooking lots of Tikka lately, trying to recreate
the taste of the 70s - before Pataks!
One rare book I'm after is The Tandoor : The Great Indian Barbecue : by Ranjit Rai
Supposed to be the business and it probably is, because it's on Amazon @ ?117.66
Regards ChewyTikka.
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W H Smith (http://www.whsmith.co.uk/CatalogAndSearch/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=9781585671441), at
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W H Smith (http://www.whsmith.co.uk/CatalogAndSearch/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=9781585671441), at
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@Axe
Glad you like the pictures (Cr0 image host down again ATM :( ). Also make Gobi Pakoras from the book on Saturday, those were very nice too! - will be using that recipe again also.
@Chewytikka
Thank you for the kind words and the tip on the 'Tandoor: The Great Indian Barbecue' book - on the wish-list!
My tikka technique is very basic, remove tikka from fridge and thread onto large tandoor skewers, leave to drip excess marinade off into a baking tray while the meat reaches room temperature. Then cook suspend just above the grill on the barbecue.
Edit: The Curry Crunch book does require the use of brand not specified pre-made pastes - I used some Patacks, although these are reasonably minimal throughout the book and seem to be mainly for the tikka type recipes.
Cheers all
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The Tandoor looks very interesting indeed, has anyone got a copy of this already that can recommend it?
Solar, I cook my Tikka on skewers but rested over a a small roasting tin lined with sliced onion. Then I pop this in a hot oven (250c) for 15mins or so. I end up with really juicy chicken, singed at the edges and a tray of tabacco onions. yum
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I cook my Tikka on skewers but rested over a a small roasting tin lined with sliced onion. Then I pop this in a hot oven (250c) for 15mins or so. I end up with really juicy chicken, singed at the edges and a tray of tabacco onions. yum
Sounds like heaven! great tip :)
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Sounds like heaven! great tip :)
If you give the method a go, keep an eye on the onions. There is very fine line between nearly cooked to overdone. :)
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The Tandoor looks very interesting indeed, has anyone got a copy of this already that can recommend it?
I've got the book
It's the only tandoor book about
As I have a tandoor, I had to buy it
It's a quality book and intersting to read
There are plenty of pictures too
The recipes are not BIR
In fact I'm not sure what they are
They have ingredients like papaya juice
I love the book but never cooked a recipe from it
Ask the library to get it in for you
It's not intended for a uk reader
There is definitely a gap in the market here
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The Tandoor looks very interesting indeed, has anyone got a copy of this already that can recommend it?
I've got the book
It's the only tandoor book about
As I have a tandoor, I had to buy it
It's a quality book and intersting to read
There are plenty of pictures too
The recipes are not BIR
In fact I'm not sure what they are
They have ingredients like papaya juice
I love the book but never cooked a recipe from it
Ask the library to get it in for you
It's not intended for a uk reader
There is definitely a gap in the market here
Hi Haldi
Papaya juice, sounds great, right up my street!
"Not BIR" Is just what I want!
Nothing wrong with Pataks flavours, it's a taste I've
become accustomed to over the years.
I'm just looking for something new and better
I've ordered the book from whsmiths, all excited...
Chewytikka
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you keep us posted mind :-) I was thinking of buying it myself.
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Thanks Haldi, hopefully Chewy will be able to report back on the book in due course. :)
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Authentic Balti Curry cookbook isbn No 141205592-x is now in the post.
Thanks to all who suggested it.
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The Tandoor looks very interesting indeed, has anyone got a copy of this already that can recommend it?
I've got the book
It's the only tandoor book about
As I have a tandoor, I had to buy it
It's a quality book and intersting to read
There are plenty of pictures too
The recipes are not BIR
In fact I'm not sure what they are
They have ingredients like papaya juice
I love the book but never cooked a recipe from it
Ask the library to get it in for you
It's not intended for a uk reader
There is definitely a gap in the market here
Hi Haldi
Papaya juice, sounds great, right up my street!
"Not BIR" Is just what I want!
Nothing wrong with Pataks flavours, it's a taste I've
become accustomed to over the years.
I'm just looking for something new and better
I've ordered the book from whsmiths, all excited...
Chewytikka
Update: Code/ISBN: 9781585671441
Thank you for placing your recent order with WHSmith.co.uk. We apologise that we have not yet been able to fulfill your order for the product(s) listed below as the publishers are currently considering reprinting this book. Please be assured that we will continue to try and obtain this item(s) for you and will not debit your payment until your order is ready to be dispatched.
The search goes on :'(
Any help would be appreciated, cheers
Chewytikka
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That will explain why the book is reaching insane prices then! Disappointing to say the least.
Why do they advertise a book they don't have and can not get? :-\