Dr Gloom 21900 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Can anyone on here recommend some good Indian cookbooks? I'm looking for two different kinds really. Rustic if you will, so some of the more basic and old fashioned recipes that stand the test of time. Something like The Silver Spoon but Indian I guess. Then something quite modern, so Indian foot with a new style twist if you like. I've got some good ones. Will post names later after home from work. As far as UK chefs go Nigel Slater and Jamie Oliver both have good curry recipes kicking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ugly Mackems 133 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) I've got some good ones. Will post names later after home from work. As far as UK chefs go Nigel Slater and Jamie Oliver both have good curry recipes kicking about Youtube is a decent source. Jut put in the type of curry and away you go. Search for Rick Steins Lamb and Spinach curry. Excellent. << There it is. Edited February 19, 2013 by Ugly Mackems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Can anyone on here recommend some good Indian cookbooks? I'm looking for two different kinds really. Rustic if you will, so some of the more basic and old fashioned recipes that stand the test of time. Something like The Silver Spoon but Indian I guess. Then something quite modern, so Indian foot with a new style twist if you like. It's very old, but 'The Curry Secret' by Kris Dhillon is very Leazes-esque for restaurant-style curries. He's done a newer one though: http://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Curry-Secret-Kris-Dhillon/dp/0716022044 ~ Had my tried-and-tested lamb koftas tonight, with a bit of turmeric added in. Made a simple tomato and sweet red pepper salsa to go with by chopping them up small and grilling them with a bit of paprika and garlic sprinkled over. Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21900 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 hand over fist by mohammed aslam is a solid book. i've cooked most of the curries from that. india's vegetarian cooking by monisha bharadwaj is excellent and showcases the vast mix of different regional specialities, and how different food from the south is to curry in the east or north. well worth checking out, even if you're a big meat eater. the cinnamon club cookbook is good for posh dinner party curry and any book by madhur jaffrey is worth a shout too - the godmother of indian cooking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Cheers Gloomy and Brock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Well my kebab night was a major success. :-) The kebab meat was delicious as was the marinated chicken not to mention my superb wedges, garlic and coleslaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 That's the first food photo of CT's that I actually find quite appealing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 this was your excuse to use your new toy wasn't it? how long before it's on gum tree with the fish tank Not this baby, it's a keeper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 That's the first food photo of CT's that I actually find quite appealing. Much better than any takeaway. Are you into cooking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken 119 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 In a can't-be-fucked mode of operation, but still doing a River Cottage inspired dinner; 1 onion roughly chopped 3 cloves garlic crushed A slash (2 tblsp) of curry powder Half that amount of both cummin and coriander powder Touch of cinnamon Tin of chick peas drained and washed 2 tblsp tomato paste. Slash of water to create a bit of sauce That's it, my dinner. Hugh did this on a beach with bare essentials btw. Not one of his classics but it suits me today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Got yo say that my Jamie Oliver garlic press is my favourite kitchen accessory. It's hard to understand why it has taken mankind so long to create something so beautiful, yet simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44738 Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Got yo say that my Jamie Oliver garlic press is my favourite kitchen accessory. It's hard to understand why it has taken mankind so long to create something so beautiful, yet simple. Overtaking the electric tin opener? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) I think it has to, yes. Edited February 20, 2013 by Christmas Tree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWalrus 0 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 What's so special about this garlic press? Is it just a normal garlic press? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 What's so special about this garlic press? Is it just a normal garlic press? Sacrilege you heathen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Two compartments. 0ne to slice and one to crush. And it does it properly because its one mean mother fucker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Following the Indian talk yesterday, I fancy tucking a really good Balti curry recipe under my belt. Something not hot, but full of flavour. I usually have something called a Garlic Balti when I eat out. If anyone knows of any decent recipes on the net that will save me searching then please link. (Not up for consideration are Korma, Rogan Josh or anything hot). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) Actually this one from the beeb looks bloody lovely and healthy! http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1374/vegetable-balti Edited February 20, 2013 by Christmas Tree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Interesting fact for you garlic-mincers out there; if you let it rest 10 minutes after chopping/mincing then it releases more allicin, which is the chemical that gives garlic its antioxidant quality. Also makes it taste more garlicky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21900 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Interesting fact for you garlic-mincers out there; if you let it rest 10 minutes after chopping/mincing then it releases more allicin, which is the chemical that gives garlic its antioxidant quality. Also makes it taste more garlicky. Noted. Nice one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWalrus 0 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Interesting fact for you garlic-mincers out there; if you let it rest 10 minutes after chopping/mincing then it releases more allicin, which is the chemical that gives garlic its antioxidant quality. Also makes it taste more garlicky. Noted. An Italian lad I went to uni with used to eat several cloves of raw garlic every day. His breath was absolutely appalling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 jars of Lazy Garlic are the way forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Actually this one from the beeb looks bloody lovely and healthy! http://www.bbcgoodfo...vegetable-balti Stupid question time! The above recipe calls for hot vegetable stock. Does this just mean hot as in warm or is there some sort of hot spicy vegetable stock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWalrus 0 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Stupid question time! The above recipe calls for hot vegetable stock. Does this just mean hot as in warm or is there some sort of hot spicy vegetable stock? It's just mean warm. Make it 5-10 minutes before you need it and it'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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