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Dave Loyden is a man of many talents, but his driving force, his obsession, is curry. British Indian Restaurant curry. He devoted three years of his life to work in these restaurants with a single-minded intention of unlocking their closely guarded secrets. He succeeded ... and now THOSE SECRETS ARE REVEALED. His undercover investigation completely debunks the notion that the British Indian Restaurant taste can't be reproduced at home. It can, and it's easy - if you know the genuine trade secrets. Impress your dinner guests - and save a fortune on restaurant bills with ... traditional BIR meals from your own kitchen.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
This has to be the best curry book ever..I have been trying relentlessly for the past 3 years to get that 'Take Away/Resturant' taste, and this book does it for me. I have subscribed to internet sites and downloaded countless curry base recipes, but none have really hit the mark. I made the curry base gravy from this book and I had a eureka moment when I made the Chicken Madras - Absolutely authentic. The book is written in a very engaging way. You can read the book, rather than just follow recipes, and when you have read it, you get a real insight into cooking curries - the BIR way. Any real curry lover should get this book. An absolute gem... Thanks for all your efforts here Dave.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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I would say this is more a novel about curry than a curry recipe book. Its all a bit long-winded in my opinion and if you choose to make one thing, its necessary to write out instructions for yourself on a notepad, as the book keeps referring you back to previous pages for bits of information, far too difficult to tackle once you get in the kitchen. Its also quite confusing as on one page it gives the ingredients for a recipe and then when you turn the page to continue, it gives different ingredients again. ....... (for the same recipe).
Having said that, there are some very good tips in the book and the resulting curry is excellent, just that it takes a very long while to get there initially but maybe with experience of the methods it will get easier. I was a bit disappointed in the book to be honest as I heard the author being interviewed on Radio Devon and it sounded a wonderful book.
Having said that, there are some very good tips in the book and the resulting curry is excellent, just that it takes a very long while to get there initially but maybe with experience of the methods it will get easier. I was a bit disappointed in the book to be honest as I heard the author being interviewed on Radio Devon and it sounded a wonderful book.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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The best BIR curry book I have ever read! I too have been cooking curries for over 30 years, always aiming for that restaurant taste and, occasionally, coming pretty close. This book does what it promises, just follow the instructions - and, yes, some are a little open, but this encourages experimentation while still retaining the unmistakeable BIR flavour and aroma - and enjoy the pleasure of recreating delicious restaurant curries in your own kitchen. The preparation, while a bit time-consuming, is more than worth the end result. I made the onion bhajias to flavour the oil, as Dave suggests, and... better than most takeaways!
If you like Indian restaurant/takeaway curry then just buy this book and prepare to accept the adulation of your friends and neighbours.
A big thank you to Dave!
Alan Giles
If you like Indian restaurant/takeaway curry then just buy this book and prepare to accept the adulation of your friends and neighbours.
A big thank you to Dave!
Alan Giles
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50 years!!!
Dont usually leave reviews, but this book deserves one. If you want to cook "authentic", take away curries, and who doesn't, this is the book for you. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. Mark Lynch
Best Curry Ever!
The curry made from this book is brilliant, better than any curry we have ever tasted. It encourages you to use as little or as much of anything you put in - although I must admit... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Polly
Ridiculous and lazy
Ok I can understand why some people might enjoy this book, but its not for the average at home cook.
This book is so bad I dont know where to begin. Read more
This book is so bad I dont know where to begin. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Davey
is this a joke?
must be the worst indian cookery book ever. istill can,t believe it is supposed to be serious. if you want to cook chip shop curry sauce for 80 people it just might be the book for... Read more
Published 6 months ago by iana
This is it !
In short, if you like your BIR Curries & you want to be able to cook them yourself, then this book is a "must buy"
As with many of the other of the reviewers here, I too have... Read more
As with many of the other of the reviewers here, I too have... Read more
Published 7 months ago by JonL
Has the edge on the Curry Secret
This book is excellent but you need to read thoroughly and then as I did adjust the recipes to suit your size containers as some of the ingredients you need to make could well last... Read more
Published 9 months ago by K. Vincent
The best curry book ever!!!
Thank you Dave for taking the time and trouble to write such a wonderful insight into Indian cookery. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Willco
This is it!
I have never written a review of anything before but I couldnt let this pass. I moved to New Zealand around 7 years ago and to say I miss my curry is an understatement. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Gibbo
Curries to die for
Living in SW France I have a wonderful collection of curry cook books which have become redundant after purchasing the Undercover Curry. Read more
Published 14 months ago by John Taylor
Excellent
This book is a really really interesting read. The recipes are somewhat complicated, but that is because you are trying to reproduce restaurant quality food. Read more
Published 14 months ago by SK
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