Curry: Recipes From Indian Home Kitchens

by Maunika Gowardhan

Full of insights into the origins and the variety that make these curries truly special, Curry 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.

Discover the Kolhapuri Kaala Lamb Sukka, spiced masala lamb, or the humble but delicious Lucknowi Aloo Matar, a potato and green peas curry. You will even learn how to improve the basics of your Indian cookery, including how to much paneer from scratch and how to make ghee.

Whether you are cooking curry for the first time or are an experienced cook keen to discover new and exciting recipe ideas, Curry brings you all the tastes of India with authenticity, ease and passion. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that unifies the flavours of India in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction

224 pages, Hardcover

Published October 28, 2025

Reviews

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn’t connect with Curry as much as I had with other Indian cookbooks, like the Soul of Spice. Curry is expansive in the recipes covered, and there were lots of things I would like to make, but somehow it felt more like work than fun from looking at the recipes. There were a number of ingredients I’d really have to search out here in France, which is a bummer, but it comes with the territory. I’m sure it would be easier in the UK or US. I did feel the book gave you a good base to mix and match elements from different recipes to create your own curries, and that was fun.

[Chriselle Correia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maunika Gowardhan’s latest cookbook is a warm, inviting celebration of real Indian home cooking. It’s the kind of cookbook that makes you want to roll up your sleeves and cook for people you love and would make a great companion for those gatherings you might want to host.

I love the regional diversity in the recipe selection and the instructions are clear and well-structured, starting from understanding spices to cooking techniques. This is great for anyone who isn’t seasoned with Indian cooking. There’s also a great selection across different meats and vegetarian options.

For anyone who loves the warmth of Indian food and wants to bring it into their daily kitchen, this book is a gem. There’s nothing quite like Indian home cooked meals and this book offers you a chance at creating that. Loving my little collection of cookbooks from Maunika so far and can confirm all the recipes I’ve tried have been delicious. Recommend!

[Gina · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many recipes I want to make and have ingredients for thanks to a local indian grocery store. Just need some shredded coconut and mustard oil.