Curry Lovers

Book excerpt: A rich and evocative collection of over thirty curries, this book celebrates India’s culinary tradition and also adapts classic dishes to suit the tastes of modern home cooks. Each recipe is beautifully photographed and simple to make, without compromising on authenticity and flavor. Alongside this fascinating collection of recipes, you’ll find an informative and accessible guide to key ingredients, including myriad spices, chillies, coconut, mango and herbs, how to make the popular flatbread, naan, as well as the secret to perfect fluffy basmati rice. Curry Lovers brings to life the rich culinary diversity of India with a fascinating collection of recipes. Just as Indian food is the result of numerous cultural and religious influences, author Roopa Gulati’s cooking is inspired by a diverse range of sources and experiences. Most of the dishes are typified by simplicity without compromising on flavor, while, a few like the classic fragrant lamb biryani and stuffed tandoori chicken, cloaked in a richly spiced yogurt marinade, pander to the enthusiastic weekend cook who has time to indulge.