Madhur Jaffrey's Ultimate Curry Bible
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The influence of the Indian curry has been far-reaching: Indian immigrants and traders influenced the cooking of many other great cuisines of the world, including those of Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan and China. History blends with recipes in this meticulously researched book, which will prove fascinating reading for food lovers everywhere. With over 150 mouthwatering recipes, Madhur starts with the best curry recipes in India today, moves on to Asian curries, and even includes European curry ideas such as French curry sauces. Some recipes have never before appeared in print, such as fish seasoned with tamarind and coconut and lamb braised with oranges. Also included are Madhur's tips for the best accompanying foods - she gives us ideas for rice, bread, chutneys, relishes and sweets - the perfect complement for any curry.
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About this book
Madhur Jaffrey's Ultimate Curry Bible is a large cookbook containing over 150 recipes that trace the spread of curry from India outward across continents. Jaffrey, one of the most widely read authors on Indian cooking, organizes the book by starting with Indian curry recipes before moving through the cuisines of Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, China, and even into European adaptations such as French curry sauces. The structure follows the historical paths of Indian immigrants and traders whose cooking shaped food traditions far beyond South Asia.
Each recipe is set within its geographic and cultural context, blending food history with practical instruction. Some of the dishes had not previously appeared in print, including preparations like fish with tamarind and coconut or lamb braised with oranges. Beyond main dishes, the book covers accompanying foods: rice preparations, breads, chutneys, relishes, and sweets. Jaffrey includes her own guidance on pairing these sides with specific curries.
The book treats curry not as a single dish but as a broad category of spiced cooking that developed differently in each place it reached. Its scope extends well past any single national tradition, mapping how one cooking idea traveled and changed along trade and migration routes.
