Review
'The best ever Indian cookery book - and the bestselling one in the world...Camellia Panjabi's 50 Great Curries of India has delectable, completely authentic recipes.' Paul Levy, The Observer
'The introduction guides you through the philosophy and history of Indian cooking, the roles of spices and ingredients, and even helps you to decide which curry to cook. The recipes are simply written and the photography is tantalising.' Jamie Magazine
'Alongside curry recipes (all the classics) are bread and rice dishes to make the complete Indian meal.' The Independent
'By a leading expert on Indian cuisine, it's good to see how she teaches you to add taste, aroma and colour to your dishes. Lots of tips and valuable short cuts.' Yes Chef!
'When it comes to Indian cookbooks, there is apparently only one read in town.' --The Times Magazine
'The introduction guides you through the philosophy and history of Indian cooking, the roles of spices and ingredients, and even helps you to decide which curry to cook. The recipes are simply written and the photography is tantalising.' Jamie Magazine
'Alongside curry recipes (all the classics) are bread and rice dishes to make the complete Indian meal.' The Independent
'By a leading expert on Indian cuisine, it's good to see how she teaches you to add taste, aroma and colour to your dishes. Lots of tips and valuable short cuts.' Yes Chef!
'When it comes to Indian cookbooks, there is apparently only one read in town.' --The Times Magazine
The Observer, December 3, 2006
...has delectable, completely authentic recipes, comes with
a...usefully analytic DVD and is a fund of...knowledge
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
a...usefully analytic DVD and is a fund of...knowledge
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Robina Dam, The Asian Age
This lavishly illustrated book draws on cuisines from all over the sub continent and is a mouth-watering collection of many traditional and unknown dishes.
--This text refers to an alternate
Paperback
edition.
Sunday Times
Mouthwatering... is the only way to describe this brilliant book... a must-have
--This text refers to an alternate
Paperback
edition.
Product Description
The secret to creating authentic Indian curries at home lies within these fabulous pages. A feast for the senses, this mini format of 50 Great Curries of India is the world's best-selling curry book. It explains how to add taste, aroma and colour to create that perfect curry. Dishes are collected from all over India - from the classic Goa Lamb Vindaloo to the more exotic Gujarat Mango and Yogurt Curry and all are accompanied by tantalising photography to inspire and excite. Other features of the book include: The philosophy of Indian food, What exactly is a curry? Using spices, herbs and chillies, and Planning an Indian meal and suggested menus. This revised edition comes with more recipes than ever and full colour photography throughout.
About the Author
Camellia Panjabi is the author of the world's best-selling book on curry, 50 Great Curries of India. It has sold over 1 million copies and has been described as 'the definitive guide to Indian cooking'.
Born in Mumbai, Camellia read Economics at Cambridge and went on to become the Marketing Director of Taj Hotels, India's most prestigious hotel group. With a lifelong passion for food, Camellia helped create several restaurants for these premier hotels, featuring little-known regional dishes.
Camellia opened the Bombay Brasserie in London, in 1982, introducing regional Indian cooking to the UK for the first time, and changing the way Indian cuisine is perceived in Britain.
In 2001, she joined her family's restaurant company, Masala World, onwer of Chutney Mary, Veeraswamy, Masala Zone and Amaya.