Make restaurant-style Balti curries at home with the long-awaited book:
Help and support
You’ve bought the book, and hopefully you’re having fun trying the recipes. But, we’re here to help if you run into problems. On this page, we’ll post answers to queries from readers relating to the recipes in the book. Many thanks to everyone who’s already been in touch. Please click here for details of how to contact us.
Your questions answered. (More will be posted in due course)
Cinnamon or Cassia Bark: Which is which, and what's better to use?
Coconut powder: What exactly is the difference between desiccated coconut?
Can I freeze the basic components?
How can I make my curries darker and richer?
Whole mace: I can't get hold of it!
Garam masala and curry powder: What types to use
Use of oil in curries - an observation
Easy guide to the amount of garlic and ginger in base sauce
Which type of dhal for dhansak and simple dhal recipe?
Questions from USA and Canada : Difficulties finding fenugreek leaves and chilli powder
Yoghurt for mint sauce. Do different brands make a difference?
Mustard oil. For external use only??
Why do certain brands of yoghurt work better than others for the mint sauce recipe? (coming soon)
We hope you’ve found that by following the recipes in the book, you’ve achieved the desired results, but we’re here to help if you run into difficulties. Please note that because of the huge interest in the book, we cannot guarantee to reply individually – or even answer every query. But we’ll post interesting and useful questions – along with our replies on this website.
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