Celebrate National Curry Week this October with our selection of delicious recipe books, including vegetarian, vegan and plant-based dishes.
From butter chicken to balti and bhunas to bhajis, explore these great cookbooks. All free to borrow with your library card!
Want more suggested books? Take a look at our recommendations.
The Curry Bible
Nisha Katona and Nassima Rothacker
Nisha Katona’s warmth, authenticity and ability to conjure delicious flavour from just a handful of ingredients have led to her being one of our most trusted and recognisable voices in Indian cookery.
In this book, Nisha has created the ultimate guide to curry, featuring delicious recipes from across India, streamlined to make them accessible and achievable for home cooks.
Dishes range from definitive versions of curry house classics to homestyle curries that are rich with the warmth, intimacy and no-frills deliciousness of domestic cooking.
Curry: Recipes from Indian Home Kitchens
Maunika Gowardhan
Full of insights into the origins and the variety that make these curries truly special, this is a definitive guide to eating your way across India’s incredible flavours.
Thanks to their own crops, culture and traditions, each Indian state has distinct differences in the curries they create. From the aromas of the Himalayan region in the North to the fiery tastes of the South, the recipes in ‘Curry’ bring the essence of each region into your kitchen.
Curry Everyday: Over 100 Simple Vegetarian Recipes from Jaipur to Japan
Atul Kochhar
Need a tasty dinner in a hurry? Look no further than this mouth-watering collection of veggie curries from across the globe.
Exploring vegetarian curries of the world, from his native India to the Far East, via Africa and the Middle East and beyond, Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar turns his hand to an incredible range of delectable vegetarian dishes to form this collection of everyday recipes.
Kari: Reimagined Plant-Based Indian Recipes
Sheil Shukla
In Sheil Shukla’s first cookbook, ‘Plant Based India’, he presented the plant-based Indian recipes of his Gujarati heritage.
In ‘Kari’, he explores what a ‘curry’ actually is, with reimagined Indian dishes infused with flavours and techniques from Asia to America and beyond.
The plant-based recipes redefine Indian cuisine as we know it, with dishes that incorporate Thai, Korean, Japanese, and even Italian influences and use ingredients easily found in kitchens throughout the United States. The creative curries make storebought simmer sauces an afterthought.
The Curry Guy – Slow Cooker: 50 Simple Curry Favourites
Dan Toombs and Kris Kirkham
Cooking in a slow cooker saves time, money and effort – and curries are some of the most delicious dishes you can make in one. Here, Dan Toombs offers foolproof recipes for creating curryhouse classics at home, all with minimal fuss and washing-up.
Start your delectable Chicken Tikka Masala, mouth-watering Lamb Rogan Josh, Spinach Daal or Saag Aloo ahead of time, and when you’re ready to eat a curry feast will await you.
Japanese Curry (And Its Delicious Companions)
Tim Anderson
Japanese curry is one of Japan’s most loved comfort foods – and in ‘Japanese Curry (and Its Delicious Companions)’, Tim Anderson shows why it deserves a place at the heart of your kitchen.
From rich, savoury curry rice and crisp katsu curry to slurpable curry udon, indulgent baked dishes and irresistible kare-pan, this book explores the many ways curry is cooked, eaten and enjoyed across Japan. Alongside the curries themselves, Tim brings in the essential companions that make every meal complete: golden cutlets, fluffy rice, sharp pickles, easy sides and craveable snacks.
Packed with bold flavours, practical techniques and Tim’s trademark expertise, these recipes are designed for home cooks – comforting, flexible and deeply satisfying.
Around the World in 50 Curries: Indian, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Japan & Beyond
Jimmy Guo
‘Around the World in 50 Curries’ is a visual feast in 50 recipes, travelling to India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Singapore, Japan and beyond. From the secret to a well-made massaman to advice around creating a harmonious spice balance, author and chef Jimmy Guo will set you on your way to spell-binding success.
From easy and familiar classics such as chicken tikka masala and dal to exotic dishes for special occasions like rendang and Sri Lankan crab curry, each recipe is a gateway to a new world of flavours and cultural tradition, promising a thrilling journey for foodies and home cooks alike.
Spicebox: 100 Curry House Favourites Made Vegan
Grace Regan
All your takeaway favourites, completely plant-powered. Make all the food you love packed with vibrant colourful ingredients and authentic flavour.
Find every one of your favourite curry dishes here including Aloo Gobi, Chana Masala, Cauli Tikka Masala, Jackfruit Jalfrezi, Onion Bhaji, and Chana Chaat, but with one twist – they are all vegan.
Perfect for a quick midweek supper, or a weekend banquet with friends, curry night just got easier, cheaper, and even more delicious.
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