100 Great Curries

Book excerpt: The follow-up to 100 Great Risottos presents delicious and quick-to-prepare curry recipes from around the world. Creamy kormas and fragrant masalas from India, cool green and red hot versions from Thailand, and spicy curries with real bite from China. Savor mouthwatering dishes such as Burmese Prawn Curry, Ginger Chicken, Lamb and Spicy Carrot, and Prawn Soup. If you're just beginning to experiment with curries, a handy spice chart lays out spices of the world and their uses. And, for the faint-of-stomach, each recipe comes with a heat guide with rankings that range from mild to seriously hot. With recipes for rice, breads, chutneys, and pickles, you'll be well-equipped to create a delectable curry showcase for family, friends, or a late-night feast.