Everyday Curries Author:Carolyn Humphries Although curries are one of our favourite foods, few of us make our own, preferring to buy cook-in sauces or takeaways. But curries are really easy to cook at home. They make delicious meals with a variety of fresh ingredients, lots of healthy vegetables, and stacks of flavour. With a selection of spices and herbs in your store cupboard, some ba... more »sic fresh vegetables, and a well-stocked freezer, you can create fabulous curries whenever you want. You don't have to be an experienced cook to follow the recipes in this book. Each one is simple to make with easy step-by-step instructions and no technical jargon. You can make great, authentic-tasting dishes using ready-ground spices and spice pastes. If you want to, and for really superb flavours, you can grind your own spices in a pestle and mortar. If you get addicted, there's nothing to stop you becoming more creative later - and this book will show you how. Most of the curries here are from India but Thai, Malaysian and Chinese curries are also included - and even a 'British' turkey and cranberry curry to use up the Christmas leftovers.You'll also find recipes for complementary side dishes and accompaniments, from pilau rice to relishes such as raitas, chutneys, sambars, saags, bahjis and all kinds of other delicious and spicy treats.« less