An exploration of some of the secrets behind the distinctive flavour of authentic curry. This collection of recipes includes a section of classic favourites, as well as recipes for a fast but healthy modern lifestyle, vegetarian dishes and dishes prepared in the balti style. Recipe highlights include Balti Lamb Tikka, Lamb with Apricots, Chicken Biryani, Coconut Chicken, Parsi Prawn Curry, Seafood Balti, Vegetable Kashmiri, Mushroom and Okra Curry, Spinach Dahl and rice dishes such as Vegetable Pilau. The volume's introduction covers techniques for preparing spice mixtures and pastes. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions for each stage of preparation and colour photographs of the finished dish. There are also watercolour illustrations throughout.