{"product_id":"curry-house-sides-starters-carl-williams-9798247864080","title":"Curry House Sides \u0026 Starters: Bhajis, pakoras, samosas, kebabs and chutneys - crisp, light, and reliable every time","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCurry night is never just about the curry.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's the crisp onion bhajis, light pakoras, flaky samosas and smoky kebabs that turn a good meal into a proper curry-house experience. Yet at home, these sides are often the most frustrating - soggy batters, greasy coatings, broken pastry, or snacks that lose their crunch minutes after cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCurry House Sides \u0026amp; Starters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is built around a simple promise: you should be able to make curry-house-style sides that are \u003cb\u003ecrisp, light, and reliable every time\u003c\/b\u003e, using normal UK ingredients and straightforward methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is \u003cb\u003erecipe-rich\u003c\/b\u003e, but it's not guesswork cooking. Alongside a generous collection of classic sides and starters, you'll learn the core principles that make them work - \u003cb\u003emoisture control\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ebatter behaviour\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eheat management\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003etiming\u003c\/b\u003e - so your results stop being hit and miss.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside you'll find: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOnion bhajis\u003c\/b\u003e in multiple styles (including extra-crisp and baked\/air fryer options)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePakoras\u003c\/b\u003e for vegetables, onion rings, chicken, fish, aubergine, paneer, and herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSamosas \u0026amp; filled pastries\u003c\/b\u003e with a base pastry method plus potato \u0026amp; pea, lamb keema, chicken, mixed vegetable, and party-size versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKebabs \u0026amp; grilled starters\u003c\/b\u003e including lamb seekh kebabs, chicken seekh kebabs, chicken tikka starters, paneer tikka, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRice sides\u003c\/b\u003e including pilau, jeera (cumin), lemon, coconut, and plain rice done properly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChutneys \u0026amp; raitas\u003c\/b\u003e to finish the plate: mint \u0026amp; coriander chutney, tamarind chutney, onion salad, cucumber raita, mint raita, and spiced yoghurt sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eA practical \u003cb\u003eQuick Fix Guide\u003c\/b\u003e for common problems (greasy, dense, soft, soggy, or flat results)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere recipes include meat or poultry, the methods include clear doneness guidance, including internal temperature targets, so you can cook with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want curry-house sides that actually work at home - \u003cb\u003eplenty of recipes\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eno guesswork\u003c\/b\u003e, and results you can rely on - this book is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carl Williams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798247864080\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/11\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 82\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d","brand":"Carl Williams","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48440702927103,"sku":"9798247864080","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f7d2f7a5-a56e-473f-b3d9-f9a644dcfbb7.jpg?v=1777184236","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/curry-house-sides-starters-carl-williams-9798247864080","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}