Topic: The Ashoka Cook School Course Book: Simply Jiggy

[Kashmiri Bob]

Jiggys book arrived today.  I?m far too inexperienced to even attempt reviewing a curry book, so just a few observations from a quick look through.  There is no mention of base in any of the recipes and no spice mixes. Seems to be lots of water, yogurt, cream and curry powder.  Not a great deal on technique, but was interesting to learn that a 2 fry approach for onion bhajis can covert a round bhaji into a flat one. There are recipes for many of the standard TA/restaurant dishes, but some seem unusual, to me anyway.  For example, the Lamb Jalfrezi recipe (serves 1) includes 200 ml of single cream plus mixed nuts and raisins.  The accompanying picture looks a lot like a Passanda I thought.  The Chicken Tikka Masala contains green chili paste and green, yellow and red peppers.  Still, Im fairly pleased with the book so far and have already found a few ideas to try.  In the Basic Cooking Essentials section there is a method for making Ginger Juice.  Not sure as yet what recipe its used in, but Im excited nonetheless.  There are also recipes for Bread Pakora and a Bhel Puri (Spicey Puffed Rice) made with aloo bhujia (no idea what this is) and Bombay mix. Chicken Saag on the bone made with Sarson ka saag (curried mustard leaves I think) also looks interesting.  The recipes for dips: yogurt and mint, pakora sauce, spiced onions, etc., look good, and comparable to those Ive already got from this forum.  My Amazon delivery today also included a copy of Dave Loydens book and Im going to have a look at that now.  Kaushy Patel?s Prashad book: Indian Vegetarian Cooking should arrive later this week, and my hopes are high. 

Rob   

[Stephen Lindsay]

This is the second Ashoka book, the first one was published several years ago and is also not BIR. Curry recipes are to serve 4. That said, it's a very good book.

I'm sure Jiggy's book will also be useful but if you want BIR Ashoka recipes then Panpot's thread is most comprehensive.

[Kashmiri Bob]

This is the second Ashoka book, the first one was published several years ago and is also not BIR. Curry recipes are to serve 4. That said, it's a very good book.

I'm sure Jiggy's book will also be useful but if you want BIR Ashoka recipes then Panpot's thread is most comprehensive.

Will check it out Stephen.  Also going to look into your blow torch naans.  Look fantastic. The amount of info on this forum is truly vast.  Many thanks.

Rob

[Stephen Lindsay]

cheers Rob - I have the first Ashoka book and it's pretty good.

[Kashmiri Bob]

I'm sure Jiggy's book will also be useful but if you want BIR Ashoka recipes then Panpot's thread is most comprehensive.

The wife is rather impressed with Jiggys book.  I have been instructed to prepare the Chicken Malai Tikka tonight, complete with Philadelphia cheese, double cream and cashew nut paste. 

Rob 

[mr.mojorisin]

For anyone interested..........

The Scottish Sunday Mail are doing this for 15 pound with free p&p

To order call Black & White Publishing on 0131 625 4500 between 10am and 5pm Monday-Friday and quote "Simply Jiggy Book Offer"

Offer ends Friday November 23rd 2012

(Please allow 12 days for delivery)