The Curry Bible
Written by
Nisha Katona
Published
25 June 2026
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Who’s the author? Nisha Katona MBE is one of the UK’s best-known figures in Indian cookery. Now the founder of the hugely popular Mowgli Street Food restaurants, she left a successful career as a barrister to share her passion for the vibrant, home-style dishes she grew up with.
As well as running Mowgli, Nisha is a familiar face on British television, appearing regularly on programmes including This Morning, Saturday Kitchen, Lorraine and The Great British Menu, as well as presenting her own ITV series, Nisha Katona’s Home Kitchen. She is also the author of multiple bestselling cookbooks, including The Spice Tree, The 30 Minute Mowgli and Bold, and was awarded an MBE in 2019 for services to the food industry.
What’s it about? If you’ve ever wished you could recreate your favourite curry house dishes at home without spending hours in the kitchen, The Curry Bible is here to help. With this collection of 100 recipes, Nisha shares the flavour-building tricks, clever shortcuts and simple techniques she relies on to create rich, satisfying curries with surprisingly little effort.
Whether you’re craving a comforting curry house classic or looking to discover something completely new, you’ll find speedy takes on familiar favourites alongside lesser-known regional dishes that deserve a place in your regular repertoire. Every recipe is designed to deliver maximum flavour with minimum fuss, helping you cook bold, vibrant Indian food with confidence.
With reliable recipes, clever flavour hacks and Nisha’s expert guidance throughout, The Curry Bible makes it easy to put delicious Indian food on the table any night of the week, whether you’re cooking a quick midweek dinner or a feast to share with family and friends.
Recipes we love: Butter Chicken, Matar Paneer, Beef Madras, Black Daal, Onion Bhajis, and Carrot Halwa.
Perfect for: Anyone who loves Indian food and wants flavour-packed curries that fit easily into everyday cooking.