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This book offers signature curries from all corners of the region – including Beef Curry in Sweet Peanut Sauce, Burmese Fish Stew, Clay-pot Chicken, Sambal Goreng with Prawns, Coconut Rice, and Thai-fried Noodles. With practical advice to explain the basics of curry-making and the ingredients used, step-by-step instructions and beautiful photographs for every dish, this tempting collection is for curry lovers everywhere.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe south-eastern corner of Asia offers an exhilarating choice of curries. Each country has its own traditional cooking style, but all share a passion for fragrant dishes with exotic spices and the freshest ingredients. Discover Chicken with Ginger and Lemon Grass from Vietnam, Beef Rendang from Indonesia, Curry in Peanut Sauce from Thailand, and Sweet and Sour Pork from the Philippines. Packed with accompaniments, salads and sambals, and practical advice on the basics of curry-making, and illustrated with over 270 inspirational photographs.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56294685770101,"sku":"9780754834298","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780754834298_4873079f-7bc9-4cea-96fb-ddf00bf5a324.jpg?v=1786016363"},{"product_id":"9780754823926","title":"Curry","description":"This title includes authentic spicy curries from all over the world: 160 recipes shown in 240 evocative photographs. More than 160 authentic recipes from India and South-east Asia with spicy delights such as Crab in Roasted Coconut Sauce, Lemon Grass Pork, Curried Coconut Salmon, and Fish in Tamarind-laced Coconut Milk. Includes recipes for traditional regional curries as well as more innovative dishes, including appetizers and snacks, fish and shellfish curries, chicken and poultry curries, meat curries, vegetable curries, rice and noodles, and accompaniments. A comprehensive reference section provides tips, hints and advice on using key curry ingredients, such as aromatics, spices, herbs, curry powders and pastes. Step-by-step instructions and beautiful photographs will inspire and help you prepare perfect curries. Every recipe has a complete nutritional analysis. Curry has been popular for centuries and in modern times has become firmly established in western cuisine. There are numerous styles of Indian curry: popular dishes are Madras, Jalfrezi, Rogan Josh, Biryani and Korma, but these are just a few of the many.   The spicy dishes of China and South-east Asia offer curries with their own unique twist, with ingredients such as coconut milk, lemon grass, and galangal. As well as curries, this book includes all the traditional accompaniments such as chutneys, salads, raitha, naan and other tandoor breads. Whatever the occasion - whether for an informal family snack or meal or a complex banquet for impressive entertaining - these recipes will satisfy everyone's appetite for curry.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56294715588981,"sku":"9780754823926","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780754823926_e4c86948-130d-4f14-ba4e-daf9e4a75e46.jpg?v=1786016042"},{"product_id":"9780754835134","title":"Indian Vegan \u0026  Vegetarian","description":"Vegetarianism has long been a key feature of Indian cuisine, and many dishes are also naturally vegan. Vibrant vegetables in rich fragrant sauces; nutty lentils, beans and peas; and of course an incredible array of spices: these are recipes to warm the body and soothe the soul. What’s more, many of the dishes are also extremely healthy. Drawing upon the very best vegan and vegetarian food from around the country, this book presents a mouthwatering array of dishes – lentils cooked a myriad of ways from mustard with cumin to spiced butter; kebabs made from lotus roots, coconut and wild fig; spiced yam fingers and plantain curry; all manner of stuffed vegetables and breads; and pilaus, bhajiyas, samosas and chutneys bursting with flavor. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeginning with an overview of the geography, history and climate, the introduction goes on to explore regional cooking and traditions, and provides an expert guide to ingredients, utensils and cooking techniques, with a special focus on vegan ingredients and substitutions. 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All you need to know about making curry, including how to use key ingredients, such as herbs, spices and aromatics, and how to make curry powders and pastes. An extensive introduction describes ingredients and equipment, including regional and cultural varieties from Kashmir, the Punjab, Gujarat, Goa and Bengal. Recipes include meat, poultry, fish and vegetarian curries, and rices, breads, pickles and chutneys. Dishes include such classics as Korma, Madras, Biryani and Dhansak, and unique specialities, such as Mughlai Chicken, Pork Balchao and Fragrant Lamb Curry. India has long been known as one of the great spice capitals of the world. This inspirational collection of over 115 recipes, chosen by Indian masterchef Mridula Baljekar, shows just how easy it is to make delicious and authentic curries at home.   The book opens with a look at curry basics, and a directory of curry ingredients, fresh herbs, spices, curry pastes and powders. 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An extensive introduction looks at the eating habits of the region and how they have been shaped over the centuries by religious influences, local geography, foreign settlers, invaders and commercial trading. It includes a guide to key ingredients, such as fresh herbs, aromatics and spices, curry powders and pastes, and advice on the most useful kitchen equipment. Recipes include traditional sizzling meat, poultry, fish and vegetarian curries, tasty rice and noodle dishes, and a selection of refreshing salads and sambals. It is lavishly illustrated throughout with over 270 photographs, including step-by-step instructions. Some of the world's most exciting cuisines are found in the South-eastern corner of Asia. Each country has its own traditional cooking style, but all share a passion for fragrant dishes made with exotic spices and the very freshest of ingredients.   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