California native Dan Toombs didn't try Indian food until he was 22 and living in Great Britain. Once he did, he was hooked. With The Curry Guy: Recreate over 100 of the Best Indian Restaurant Recipes at Home, Toombs--a food blogger and curry devotee--brings recipes from curry houses to kitchens at home.
Toombs frames his recipes for speed and consistency, featuring popular restaurant dishes like Samosas, Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Vindaloo and Aloo Gobi. His extensive research reflects his respect for Indian cuisine and cooking methods, though he is quick to note that the recipes replicate dishes served in Indian restaurants in Britain, rather than in India, Pakistan or Bangladesh.
Still, Toombs includes flavors and methods inspired by each country. Many can easily be adapted to vegan or gluten-free diets, and colorful photographs spotlight the most vibrant dishes, altogether highlighting this beloved cuisine. --Katie Weed, freelance writer and reviewer