Kris Dhillon’s first book, The Curry Secret, revealed the secret of the basic curry sauce used by Indian restaurant chefs. Since that book’s first publication, there has been an increase in the variety of new and vibrant Indian dishes served in restaurants. Now her second book, The New Curry Secret, shows how to create these wonderful new dishes easily and expertly. The mouthwatering recipes include Chicken Chettinad, Lamb Kalia, Balti Subzi, Beef Badami, Fish Ambotik, Malabar Prawn Biryani, to name just a few. The New Curry Secret also includes a new recipe for the curry sauce – which smells great even in the making! Plus labour-saving ideas and tips to make cooking your favourite Indian restaurant food at home even easier.
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A new book from the author of the bestselling The Curry Secret, containing 100 brand-new recipes and illustrated with colour photographs.
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Kris Dhillon was born in the Punjab, the region known as ‘the food basket’ of India.At the age of five, she emigrated with her family to the UK. During visits to her grandmother and aunts, she developed a love of fresh Indian food and learnt how to create all the traditional Indian dishes. Kris’s passion for good food later inspired her to open her own Indian restaurant.Realizing that people wanted to make Indian restaurant-style dishes at home, she wrote The Curry Secret and revealed for the first time the secrets that Indian chefs had kept to themselves since the first Indian restaurant opened.
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35 of 38 people found the following review helpful
By T. Dawson
Format:Paperback
Firstly, this book is great for people who want to make certain Indian restaurant curries and accompanyments at home. It shows you the techniques and ingredients required to create job-lobs of base curry sauce such that you can prepare virtually any curry in the book in 20 minutes, just like they do in restaurants.
I anticipated that this book would be an improved version of The Curry Secret (its predecessor), with extra recipes and some nice photographs. The reality is slightly different: it does have lots of new recipes, some photographs (none of which are as nice as the cover photo sadly) but lacks some of the all-time favourite recipes from the first book. Chicken Korma, for example, is unbelievably missing from this book.
In addition, the new recipes are not quite what I expected. Not all the new, popular dishes you might be used to ordering in a restaurant are featured in the book and there's nowhere you can go online to ascertain whether the one you want is featured. There are, however, some very weird and wonderful recipes that I've never seen in a restaurant, such as the one involving Brussels Sprouts that another reviewer mentioned.
In summary: If you're going to buy one curry book, get the predecessor to this one. If you can, buy them both.
I anticipated that this book would be an improved version of The Curry Secret (its predecessor), with extra recipes and some nice photographs. The reality is slightly different: it does have lots of new recipes, some photographs (none of which are as nice as the cover photo sadly) but lacks some of the all-time favourite recipes from the first book. Chicken Korma, for example, is unbelievably missing from this book.
In addition, the new recipes are not quite what I expected. Not all the new, popular dishes you might be used to ordering in a restaurant are featured in the book and there's nowhere you can go online to ascertain whether the one you want is featured. There are, however, some very weird and wonderful recipes that I've never seen in a restaurant, such as the one involving Brussels Sprouts that another reviewer mentioned.
In summary: If you're going to buy one curry book, get the predecessor to this one. If you can, buy them both.
52 of 59 people found the following review helpful
By blzbub
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am a big fan of Kris Dhillon and the Curry Secret, rating the original book with a full five stars. However, I am really disappointed with this new version as I was expecting an update of the original, plus new additional "retaurant" style recipes which isn't the case here. What we have instead is a new book full of new recipes ("brilliant" you say) that sadly are not what I would call "authentic" restaurant dishes. For example, I have never ever in my life seen "Pork with Sprouts" (yes - brussell sprouts!) on an Indian restaurant menu! There's Beef Vindaloo, Bombay Beef, Pork Tikka and Yoghurt Curry to name but a few - the list goes on and on.
So, if like me you were expecting something close to the original, then don't go anywhere near this book. If you are up for a challenge and wish to create something a bit more weird and whacky then this is the book for you
So, if like me you were expecting something close to the original, then don't go anywhere near this book. If you are up for a challenge and wish to create something a bit more weird and whacky then this is the book for you
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By L.H.
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love the recipes in this book but I would point out to potential purchasers that the basic sauce from which all the recipes come is contained in this book and her original book the Curry Secret. Out of the two books, I would strongly recommend this New Curry Secret over the original Curry Secret. There are pictures in this book (which we all love and are extremely helpful to get an idea of what the final dish should look like).There are no pictures in the Curry Secret. Although the recipes in the Curry Book are good, there are far more in this book which makes it the better purchase in my humble opinion. There are also dips etc in this book which are fabulous!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Saracen
Format:Paperback
This book is an excellent sequal to The Curry Secret. Follow the recipes as written and you will never be disappointed. I have made several of the recipes from this book and unlike some of the take aways and restaurants where dishes can taste the same the ones I have made from this book have not.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By J. Smolka
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I agree with another reviewer who said you need both books. This does not, as far as I can tell, have any of the same recipes as the first book. I think the new curry sauce doesn't 'smell good while cooking' as the recipe claims, but it does yield a smoother sauce than the original in my opinion. The cashew chicken is especially delicious. I've also tried a few other recipes that were also good. I just wish the 'old' curry secret also had such a nice look as this one does. I love having recipe books with accompanying photos.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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a revamped on the old version of this book although personally i'd say you only need either or, but not both like i have. so, both are equally fantastic and the 'green goo' as we call it in our house (the base onion gravy mix for any curry thereafter) is long time to make but hugely ideal when then all you do is pull out three cubes of it from the ice tray in the freezer and add to fresh ingredients etc. it gives the curries real depth and flavour and texture that is almost unidentifiable. it will truly wow your family and friends if you cook up from this. BUT.... it is time consuming. if you dont mind that (and i dont, as have radio on, glass wine etc while prepping day before so is actually rather enjoyable 'me time' in my kitchen) then it'll suit you. there's lots to be made up in advance so you will not have to faff on last minute and be tired out before you dine. really really super recipes! every one of them. i've made them all! several times over!
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Florence
Format:Paperback
This is the best indian cuisine instructive cookery book i have ever come across, i would not buy an indian takeaway again! Authentic english! indian food, + extras that you can make at home and not worry too much if you don't like it, unlike in a restaurant, where you don't want to waste good money.
I have mastered: Tikka masala, Balti food, Naan bread, Poori bread, Pilau Rice - and I mean this is the real deal - just like from the indian! i swear its the exact same taste!!. Dhals, Coconut chicken, keema mince.
If you love indian food - Buy this book
I have mastered: Tikka masala, Balti food, Naan bread, Poori bread, Pilau Rice - and I mean this is the real deal - just like from the indian! i swear its the exact same taste!!. Dhals, Coconut chicken, keema mince.
If you love indian food - Buy this book
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Even better than the original!
The base is easier and less smelly to make. The recipes are less well known to restaurants but taste great and expand the variety that you can have. Read more
Published 22 days ago by S. Dix
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Top Recipes
Very good easy to follow recipes and the author gives you a lot of background information regarding the different spices you need to use
Published 1 month ago by carpie
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WORTH GETTING IF YOU LIKE A GOOD CURRY
GOOD READ WELL WORTH BUYING NEARLY THE SAME AS THE FIRST CURRY SECRETS YOU CAN MAKE AND SAVE TIME ON OTHER CURRY MIXES
Published 2 months ago by Mr. Rw Boyle
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The New Curry Secret
this book is not nearly as good as the first. The recipe for the curry sauce is exactly the same in both books. Read more
Published 2 months ago by barbara palmer
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A Good Follow Up..
Nice pictures, and some good new recipes. I'd advise buying both books, so you don't miss anything. Haven't used the 'new' method for the curry sauce, because I'm used to doing it... Read more
Published 3 months ago by 0707
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Well worth it
Bought as a gift this book give lots of ideas to the novice curry chef. The recipents were very happy and are making great use of it.
Published 4 months ago by Student
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Fantastic
Had this book over a year now and I have to say it is just as good if not better than the first book. takeaway quality curries at last after trying loads of books and recipies. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Andrew Mortimer
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The best curry recipes around!
Awesome flavours in all the recipes but take care with using the exact number of chillies stipulated unless you want a very very hot experience!
Published 5 months ago by Boggycat
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Don't know how I managed without this book
I love spicy food but could never get my curries right - this book is my saviour. I wish I'd found it years ago. A must for anybody who likes indian food
Published 6 months ago by kate3150
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Curry Secret.................................0
20 years ago a colleage told me out the curry secret. I bought the book and all my family used it. It is wondferful so now I bought the new book and yet again a wonderful book with... Read more
Published 6 months ago by eeb
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