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Priya, Sereena and Alexa Kaul's family left Kashmir to live in the UK. The three girls grew up in Derbyshire and loved rushing home from school to watch their mother make delicious dahl, korma and rogan josh with fresh spices from brought from Kashmir. When they had families of their own they longed for a spice box like the one their mother had - full of all the spices needed to make the recipes they craved from their childhood. So they created a spice box with thirteen essential spices and collected 100 family recipes that can easily made at home - just add ingredients from any supermarket or high street grocer. This book is the three sisters' own collection of easy to make Indian dishes. Whether you are a traditional or a creative cook or you have a busy lifestyle you will enjoy making and creating these delicious recipes. There is detailed section on how to identify and use fresh spices and plenty of information about the medical and culinary uses of ginger, cardamom, turmeric and more. Nearly all the dishes can be made in advance and frozen so ditch the take away menu and make your own fresh versions of our favourite cuisine with real Indian flavours and spices.
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Born in Kashmir and brought up in Derbyshire, the three sisters learned how to cook by watching their mother and their grandmother produce exquisite meals for huge family gatherings. When they had families themselves they realised that the delicious dishes they loved when they were young had to be simplified to suit their own smaller families and hectic lifestyles. The result is this book...
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was attracted to this book because the recipes seemed ideal for after work suppers - delivering something fresh but quick and easy. The recipes are set out on a single page and generally involve only a few steps, although for some the preparation time (which is not stated) is longer than the cooking time.
The true test of a cook book is whether the recipes work, and here, whilst I like the ideas and the general simplicity, I am not convinced that the book does its job. I have tried a few of the recipes now and unfortunately there has been a problem with all but one of them. The main issue I have had is the amount of liquid specified is frequently too much. After the first attempt I started reducing the amount of liquid by half where the liquid content looked to be too high, figuring that I could add more as necessary. In fact I haven't actually needed to add anything more. The other problem I have found is that cooking times often seem to be inaccurate. In one recipe where the vegetables were supposed to turn out crispy, if I had used the cooking time specified in the recipe I would have been left with a soggy mess. In another, a recipe for dahl, the cooking time was clearly too short.
The recipes have the main ingredients in one column and then a 'From your Spice Box' section which lists the spices you will need. I was curious about the spice box reference until I realised, reading through the introduction, that the sisters are also trying to flog a vastly over-priced spice tin with its spice spoon to measure spices out (I have never found using ordinary tea or coffee spoons to be so difficult as to make me seek an alternative!).
There are better Indian cook books out there, and if it is quick Indian meals you are after, then I would suggest you take a look at Anjum Anand's books or Madhur Jaffrey's' Curry Easy'. In my experience, the recipes in those books are more reliable.
The true test of a cook book is whether the recipes work, and here, whilst I like the ideas and the general simplicity, I am not convinced that the book does its job. I have tried a few of the recipes now and unfortunately there has been a problem with all but one of them. The main issue I have had is the amount of liquid specified is frequently too much. After the first attempt I started reducing the amount of liquid by half where the liquid content looked to be too high, figuring that I could add more as necessary. In fact I haven't actually needed to add anything more. The other problem I have found is that cooking times often seem to be inaccurate. In one recipe where the vegetables were supposed to turn out crispy, if I had used the cooking time specified in the recipe I would have been left with a soggy mess. In another, a recipe for dahl, the cooking time was clearly too short.
The recipes have the main ingredients in one column and then a 'From your Spice Box' section which lists the spices you will need. I was curious about the spice box reference until I realised, reading through the introduction, that the sisters are also trying to flog a vastly over-priced spice tin with its spice spoon to measure spices out (I have never found using ordinary tea or coffee spoons to be so difficult as to make me seek an alternative!).
There are better Indian cook books out there, and if it is quick Indian meals you are after, then I would suggest you take a look at Anjum Anand's books or Madhur Jaffrey's' Curry Easy'. In my experience, the recipes in those books are more reliable.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Saw the sisters on This Morning TV so bought the book. The Bollywood style cover is glamorous and opulent (love the embossed gold design) but there is nothing flashy about the recipes. They all have really easy, very clear instructions and you can get all the ingredients in a supermarket. As soon as I got it I had a go at Spicy Butternut Squash Soup which was very quick to make and totally delicious. I was really impressed by the fact that there is photo for every recipe and that the book lays flat when open on the kitchen worktop. The large square format makes it look much more expensive than it is. Great for presents!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I got this book as a gift and have tried 7 of the recipes so far, all of them have been absolutely delicious! The recipes are so clear and easy to follow, and not fiddly or particularly time-consuming. In fact, I made a meal for 8 using recipes from this book (butter chicken, cumin potatoes, hot and spicy chickpeas, and mango chutney) and it took me less than an hour in the kitchen. As someone who had never attempted Indian cooking before, I found the prospect daunting, I have to say this book is one of my favourite cook books.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Excellent book
Wonderful book for simple yet beautiful looking and tasting dishes. Easy to find ingredients. Dishes turn out exactly like photographs. Read more
Published 1 month ago by reluctant reviewer
A great book
This was bought for my daughter and she loves it. She saw mine that I purchased from the Good Food show from the sisters themselves.
Published 1 month ago by C M Charlett
Fantastic book, love the spice tin!
I would just like to say how delighted I am with my Three Sisters Recipe book and spice tin... the book is beautiful, the recipes easy to follow, a full colour picture on every... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Miss C
Excellent
I'm a half decent cook but sometimes I find Indian recipes a bit daunting because there are so many different ingredients. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Ellbee
Accessible book for basic Indian recipes
Inspiring pictures, simple one-page recipes, and a straight-forward writing style make this one of my favourite Indian cookbooks. Read more
Published 9 months ago by E. Guiness
Fantastic recipes and a great idea
I purchased the Three Sisters Book last year and subsequently ordered their wonderful spice tin and spices. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Victoria Graney
Not very good
I bought this book after reading the outstanding reviews on here and also because of the beautiful front cover. However, now I wish I hadn't. Read more
Published 11 months ago by lilacflower
Great Book & Great Food...
Book is well set out. Recipes authentic & easy to follow...
Have cooked all sort of things that I never thought I would be able to, but once you have the store cupboard... Read more
Have cooked all sort of things that I never thought I would be able to, but once you have the store cupboard... Read more
Published 11 months ago by FlyHigh
Just what I was looking for!
I had been searching for a book containing traditional Indian recipes for quite some time now but never really had much luck. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Beans
Bought for an Indian friend
Bought this book as a present for an Indian friend - she was looking for inspiration and variations on the food she already knows - she says it's a terrific book.
Published 15 months ago by Sharon
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