Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Hardback ISBN: 9781849499415 Publisher: Quadrille Overview The Curry Guy by Dan Toombs is the essential cookbook for anyone who has ever wondered how their favourite curry house gets that unmistakable taste. Packed with over 100 authentic British Indian Restaurant (BIR) recipes, this hardback bible reveals the professional techniques, base sauces and spice blends used behind the scenes in curry house kitchens across Britain, letting home cooks recreate takeaway-quality dishes for a fraction of the price. About the Book Dan Toombs, better known to curry lovers everywhere as The Curry Guy, spent years travelling the UK sampling dishes and coaxing closely guarded secrets out of curry house chefs before perfecting his own home versions. The result is this collection of over 100 recipes covering every classic BIR curry sauce, including tikka masala, korma, dopiazza, pasanda, madras, dhansak, rogan josh, vindaloo, karai, jalfrezi, bhuna and keema. Rather than leaving readers guessing, Dan explains the base gravy method that underpins genuine restaurant cooking, so every curry tastes exactly like the one from your local takeaway. The book doesn't stop at curries: readers will also find popular accompaniments such as aloo gobi, saag aloo and tarka dhal, along with starters like samosas, pakoras and bhajis, plus a full range of pickles, chutneys and raitas to complete the meal. No curry night is complete without the perfect carbohydrate, and Dan shares his tried-and-tested methods for cooking fluffy pilau rice and soft, pillowy naan bread every single time. Written in Dan's approachable, encouraging style and refined through feedback from thousands of readers on his blog and social media, this book bridges the gap between restaurant secrets and the home kitchen, making it possible for anyone to cook a genuinely authentic BIR meal from scratch. Over 100 authentic British Indian Restaurant recipes in one hardback volume Reveals the base sauce method used by professional curry house chefs Covers classic curries, sides, starters, breads, rice and condiments Clear, tested instructions refined through years of reader feedback Perfect for curry enthusiasts wanting restaurant flavour at home Makes an ideal gift for keen home cooks and curry fans About the Author Dan Toombs, known worldwide as The Curry Guy, has spent over twenty years travelling the UK, sampling dishes and learning kitchen secrets directly from curry house chefs to perfect his own restaurant-style recipes at home. His blog and social media following of thousands of curry fans has helped him refine every recipe until it truly matches the takeaway experience. The Curry Guy, published in 2017, was his bestselling debut cookbook, and he has since gone on to write several further titles in the Curry Guy series. Dan lives in Yorkshire with his curry-loving family. Why You'll Love This Cookbook If you've ever been disappointed trying to recreate a takeaway favourite at home, this book finally delivers the real thing. Clear instructions and genuine BIR techniques mean consistently delicious results every time. Please Note: Delivered with the UK ISBN and UK edition cover exactly as shown in the images.