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Title: The Curry Crunch - ISBN 978095634030-6
Post by: Unclebuck on November 15, 2012, 04:58 PM
I bought this little curry book [very little] 57 pages total!
Only got it because as far as i know the only BIR cookbook from a Bangladeshi chef and restaurateur
MR Mohammed Shofique Ullah.

But it does have all the mains you need plus sides, sundries + desserts

Haven't had time to try any recipes yet, the 'bhuna onion' caught my eye, seems similar to ashoka bunjara

there is moots of pre made pastes for the tikka recipes so maybe not for the purists, reads more like a bir menu then a cook book with typos and bad grammar but who am i to criticize as long as the curry's turn out to be good.
a couple of things that do bug me tho is the price 11 squid + p+p [dont tell George he'll have a (moderated) heart attack]
and the spice mix is called 'secret spice mix' pleasssse, and whats with the title? unless there restaurant is called curry crunch i dun-know!!

anyone else have this book?

one copy left
 http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Curry-Crunch-Bangladeshi-Restaurant/dp/095634030X/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top (http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Curry-Crunch-Bangladeshi-Restaurant/dp/095634030X/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top)

EDIT Thread from 2010 here[thanks CH]
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=5072.0 (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=5072.0)


Edited by George to remove the thinly disguised use of a swear word
Title: Re: The Curry Crunch - ISBN 978095634030-6
Post by: Stephen Lindsay on November 15, 2012, 05:39 PM
Amazon review by "BE" could this be Bruce Edwards?
Title: Re: The Curry Crunch - ISBN 978095634030-6
Post by: Curry Barking Mad on November 15, 2012, 05:40 PM
Hi UB,
I've had it for over a year and it's ok.
Nothing new to a lot of us and, yes, a bit pricey for the content.
Mick
Title: Re: The Curry Crunch - ISBN 978095634030-6
Post by: Peripatetic Phil on November 15, 2012, 05:53 PM
Amazon review by "BE" could this be Bruce Edwards?

Not convinced : this is what he had to say :
 
Quote
I have been cooking Indian Restaurant style curries for many years. I am happy to buy just about anything that is published on the subject in the belief that if I find one new idea, it has been worth it. This is the first book of this type I have seen that delivers on its' promise; it gives all the information you need to cook Restaurant style dishes at home. Nothing clever or elaborate, just good basic stuff. For what it is it may appear pricey, but worth every penny, and will give you more useful information than many books of 200 or more pages. Thoroughly recommended.

That said, the review is sufficient to tempt me ...

** Phil.
Title: Re: The Curry Crunch - ISBN 978095634030-6
Post by: curryhell on November 15, 2012, 06:31 PM
There has already been some discussion on this book before on the forum.  See here:

http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=5072.0 (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=5072.0)
Title: Re: The Curry Crunch - ISBN 978095634030-6
Post by: fried on November 15, 2012, 06:35 PM
a cook book with typos and bad grammar but who am i to criticize as long as the curry's turn out be good.

Oh, the irony ;D
Title: Re: The Curry Crunch - ISBN 978095634030-6
Post by: Unclebuck on November 15, 2012, 06:38 PM
a cook book with typos and bad grammar but who am i to criticize as long as the curry's turn out be good.

Oh, the irony ;D

yeah my bad
Title: Re: The Curry Crunch - ISBN 978095634030-6
Post by: Unclebuck on November 15, 2012, 06:53 PM
There has already been some discussion on this book before on the forum.  See here:

http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=5072.0 (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=5072.0)

Thanks CH i missed that, as CBM said nothing new, im gonna give it bash mind. Cheers UB.
Title: Re: The Curry Crunch - ISBN 978095634030-6
Post by: curryhell on November 15, 2012, 07:06 PM
Let us know how you get on UB. The onion sauce has got possibilities from all accounts.
Title: Re: The Curry Crunch - ISBN 978095634030-6
Post by: chewytikka on November 15, 2012, 07:51 PM
I bought this little curry book [very little] 57 pages total!
Only got it because as far as i know the only BIR cookbook from a Bangladeshi chef and restaurateur
MR Mohammed Shofique Ullah.

CR0 Member Abdul Mohed springs to mind, Very helpful chap, with extra recipes posted here:

http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=5958.msg58893#msg58893

His Book @ 3.49gbp -      http://www.learn2cook.vpweb.co.uk/ (http://www.learn2cook.vpweb.co.uk/)
Title: Re: The Curry Crunch - ISBN 978095634030-6
Post by: Kashmiri Bob on November 15, 2012, 08:19 PM
I bought this little curry book [very little] 57 pages total!
Only got it because as far as i know the only BIR cookbook from a Bangladeshi chef and restaurateur
MR Mohammed Shofique Ullah.

CR0 Member Abdul Mohed springs to mind, Very helpful chap, with extra recipes posted here:

http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=5958.msg58893#msg58893

His Book @ 3.49gbp -      http://www.learn2cook.vpweb.co.uk/ (http://www.learn2cook.vpweb.co.uk/)

That's the second book I have bought today.  Next, Kushi. Lot's of reading over Christmas. Sorted!

Rob  :)
Title: Re: The Curry Crunch - ISBN 978095634030-6
Post by: Unclebuck on November 16, 2012, 07:32 PM
I bought this little curry book [very little] 57 pages total!
Only got it because as far as i know the only BIR cookbook from a Bangladeshi chef and restaurateur
MR Mohammed Shofique Ullah.

CR0 Member Abdul Mohed springs to mind, Very helpful chap, with extra recipes posted here:

http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=5958.msg58893#msg58893

His Book @ 3.49gbp -      http://www.learn2cook.vpweb.co.uk/ (http://www.learn2cook.vpweb.co.uk/)

Thank you, you green faced chappy you, im on it.
Title: Re: The Curry Crunch - ISBN 978095634030-6
Post by: goncalo on November 23, 2012, 11:08 AM
Seeing as this book is out of stock, could you please post the recipe for the base sauce? :)
Title: Re: The Curry Crunch - ISBN 978095634030-6
Post by: Unclebuck on November 25, 2012, 05:25 AM
its not out of stock

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Curry-Crunch-Bangladeshi-Restaurant/dp/095634030X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1353821080&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Curry-Crunch-Bangladeshi-Restaurant/dp/095634030X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1353821080&sr=8-1)
Title: Re: The Curry Crunch - ISBN 978095634030-6
Post by: goncalo on January 28, 2013, 03:50 AM
its not out of stock

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Curry-Crunch-Bangladeshi-Restaurant/dp/095634030X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1353821080&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Curry-Crunch-Bangladeshi-Restaurant/dp/095634030X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1353821080&sr=8-1)

Thanks UB, I just tried to place the order, but as this sale is going through an amazon partner, they don't ship outside UK :-(
Title: Re: The Curry Crunch - ISBN 978095634030-6
Post by: Peripatetic Phil on January 28, 2013, 11:25 AM
I'm perfectly happy to post you a copy if you can reimburse me by Paypal.
** Phil.
Title: Re: The Curry Crunch - ISBN 978095634030-6
Post by: goncalo on January 28, 2013, 04:50 PM
I'm perfectly happy to post you a copy if you can reimburse me by Paypal.
** Phil.

Thanks Phil, I appreciate your offer. One a second thought, I feel a little hesitating though. from a quick look around, the book seems quite expensive for its content and there isn't any stunning say on the book. I wonder what people's opinions are though? is it worth it?