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An Indian Housewife's Recipe Book [Kindle Edition]

Laxmi Khurana
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Discover how easy it is to make a traditional Indian curry - and other favourite, foolproof Indian family foods

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Previously published under the title of An Indian Housewife’s Recipe Book, this new edition celebrates 25 years of being in print.Laxmi Khurana is an Indian housewife living in the UK. Her recipes have been handed down to her through the generations, and admired by her family and friends. Here, in her classic curry cookbook, she makes them available to everyone, so you can re-create authentic Indian meals for all the family – from starters to raitas, chutneys and pickles to sweets, as well as the ever popular curries – all with minimum fuss and maximum satisfaction that this is the real thing. • Recipes for traditional ‘family’ dishes, not normally served in Indian restaurants• Uses ingredients and spices that are widely available• Simple, economical dishes that anyone can makeSome reader reviews:‘The recipes are very simple and clear to follow. They produce the best curries I have ever made. The ingredients can all be found easily in any supermarket.’‘It doesn’t require you to pre-prepare 6 basic sauces first. Just pick up the book and cook.’‘Good, honest and easy everyday cooking for those of us addicted to Indian food.’

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book many years ago and use it all the time.
The recipes are wonderful and work. Best thing is that unlike many indian cookbooks, Pat Chapmans for example, it doesnt requre you to pre-prepare 6 basic sauces first. Just pick up the book and cook.
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have bought and been bought a lot of cookery books over the years - this is by far the best one I have. The recipes are very simple and clear to follow. They produce the best curries I have ever made. The ingredients can all be found easily in any super market.

I love it!

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Excellent 4 Nov 1999
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Format:Paperback
This is one of the best curry books on the market, no fancy colour pictures just good instructions with accurate timing info etc - and all really tasty-tastic !!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Bit disapointed
I expected a bit more from this book, the recepies were very repetative, and also a bit boring. In the whole book I only found 2 that I liked.
Published 12 days ago by louisa
My favourite!
I own a lot of cookbooks. I own a lot of Indian Cookbooks. This one is my favourite. Every recipe I have ever tried from it is totally tasty. Best onion bhaji recipe ever!
Published 1 month ago by wonkothesane
No frills book but delicious recipies
I came across this book about 15 years ago when a friend cooked the Prawn Bhuna from the book. I managed to get a copy and the prawn bhuna became a family favourite which I still... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Daffodil
Best book I've ever had.
This is the best cooking book I've ever had. Is very simple and it has got all the main Indian recipes. Love it
Published 2 months ago by Juicy
indian curries etc
I found this book of Laxmi Khurana just the job for easy to follow recipes. I will be able to stock up on the required spices when next at Sinsburys.
Published 3 months ago by Colin W. Raven
Excellent little book
I cook a lot of Indian food and generally rely on the original Madhur Jaffray book for authentic results. However this little no frills book delivers the goods. Read more
Published 3 months ago by K. Desborough
Foolproof Indian Meals
This recipe book is refreshingly simple to read, understand and use immediately.
Ever wanted to prepare and serve your own authentic indian meals then this is the book for... Read more
Published 3 months ago by sox1
the best curry cook there is for beginners and intermediate cooks...
This is a cook book that everyone who likes authentic indian food should own. Its easy to get too anal about cooking, and the best recipe in this book uses tandoori massala which... Read more
Published 3 months ago by JrF
love this book
This is a fantasic book I bought two Indian cook books and this is just fab,easy to use and makes the most gorgeous currys I will buy another for safe keeping as I carry it every... Read more
Published 4 months ago by lisa
Bland
I have bought a lot of Indian cookery books over the years as I have always enjoyed eating Indian food, and wanted to learn to cook it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Miss Spices
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