The Spicery Curry Legend Cookbook Kit

My boyfriend bought me The Spicery's 'Friday Night Curry Discoverer' subscription for my birthday because of my love of curry, we really enjoyed this and were sad when it finished. We thought we would get the Curry Legend Gift Box to continue the new-found fun of making curries.I'm 18 and to be honest I've barely cooked food from scratch in my life (Thanks mum), yet was able to make some fantastic meals using this kit. My family and I love the food made from the kit.The product comes with the hardback cookbook, a bookmark, a 1tsp measure and 4 different spices which are used in recipes throughout the cookbook. This is convenient because if you follow online curry recipes, chances are you will purchase spices that you will only end up using once or twice.The first spice is the Haldi Blend, this adds colour and flavour and is used as the base for lots of the dishes.The next is the Mirchi Blend, this is a deep red spice consisting of 3 different chillies of varying heat, flavour, sweetness and colour.Next is the Methi Blend, this is a fragrant spice full of aroma and brings lovely aromatic oils to the meal.Finally the Jeera blend, this is a mixture of cumin, brown mustard, nigella seeds and fenugreek seeds.The recipes are really friendly for those who have never even cooked a curry before as the instructions are easy to follow. At the beginning of the book there are various suggested menus of different mains and sides to put together (Eg: Summer, Winter, Vegetarian, East, Cooking to Impress) if you don't know what would constitute a good meal. Otherwise, if you flick to a certain curry you want to eat, it has a 'Goes great with' suggestion for sides.Each recipe has a 'Also works a treat with', which allows you to either add or substitute ingredients. Lots of the time this recommends how you could substitute the meat for a veggie version, or how you could switch a meat for another meat. If you are a Veggie this book would be fantastic despite most curry 'mains' containing meat for this reason (there is also an entire section dedicated to veggie meals too).They also have a 'Raise your game by' section, this allows you to make the recipes harder/better if you wish. One example is that you can turn Bombay potatoes into Saag Aloo by adding spinach and tomatoes. This basically means that the '80 recipes' become many more recipes with simple changes.They also all have a heat rating, a serving number, prep time and cook time, so you can properly organise the times you will start each dish.The question you are probably asking - What happens when I run out of the provided spices? Well, the front pages recommend ways you can stretch the provided spices to last longer (for example, mix 3 parts paprika, 2 parts chilli powder and 1 measure of mirchi blend together to extend it further) - but you can also buy more from the spicery's website. You can buy each spice pot for £2.95, or all four for £7.95.You may notice there is also another cheaper Curry Legend product on Amazon, the only difference is that this one has better presentation and metal tins instead of plastic bags. The size of the spices are the same too (40-60g for both). To be honest I'm kind of annoyed I didn't buy the cheaper one now as the difference seems insignificant.Overall I'm really pleased with this though! The curries are AMAZING, the recipes are easy to follow and everything has a really well-presented and nice feel to it.

Ordered this book set on the recommendation from a friend and I am so glad I did!!! Book arrived Sunday morning and a few hours later I was hot footing it to the supermarket for the few basic supply’s to make the butter chicken recipe, pilau rice and Bombay potatoes. The fact that all the spices are ready made in their own pots is a godsend! It means making most of the recipes is really cheap to produce. The instructions are very clear to use and for my first attempt our meal turned out amazing! Very tasty. The pilau rice is to die for! Far better than takeaway rice and so flavoursome. My husband loves curries sampling many from restaurants in his time but he hands down said that this was arguably the best he had tasted. We already have friends booked in in a weeks time for a curry night and I’m planning to try the naans bread this time too. I would highly recommended this book to anyone who loves Indian food, you will not be disappointed!! 5 stars all round from us!!

I practically never write reviews but occasionally something is so stellar that it really deserves it. That time is now! I got a set each for my brother and my son and they’ve both been inspired to make 3 or 4 curries each from the set, since Christmas. Every single one has been better than restaurant quality with the flavour of the spices shining through. If you think you’ve had/enjoy curry, these take curry beyond takeaway and regular home cooking to a whole new level. I really cannot praise them enough. Every recipe so far has been stellar and I won’t hesitate to recommend nor to buy the refills when needed. Utterly fabulous, totally divine. Could not ask for more!

I bought this for my almost 16 year old son as he's just getting into cooking. As I said, every man should have a curry recipe up his sleeve! He seems very impressed and is keen to try the recipes. I'll be happy if I get a curry cooked for me once a week! The recipes look nice and include all all your typical Indian restaurant favourites. The convenience of having your spices premixed for a beginner is great. I hope this plants a seed with him regarding cooking. This would make a lovely present for somebody. I had considered leaving it until Christmas but decided to get it now as it's the summer holidays I thought he'd have more time to get stuck in. My only minor criticism would be that it is maybe a tad add on the pricey side but it is good quality. Overall, very happy with this.

A great blend of tasty spices, with some fantastic recipes from the book, I shall be ordering spice refills shortly. Good value for money too.

Probably a good presentfor men of all ages. Beautifully presented in a box with a very graphic book. Colourful and easy to follow recipes. The combination of visual with the smell of the spices in the mannly containers seemed to motivated the man to do some cooking. The only criticism that came out of his mouth was "shame there isn't any Thai Curry recipes". Yes, he loves his book set and seems to ogle the images for a good gorge.

Amazing .... I have made a few recipes from this book each one delicious..... easy to follow... spices smell fantastic as they get releasedInto the pan, which you don’t get from a curry in jar. Would make a brilliant gift ....as it just keeps giving.also the book is a nice size, the bookmarks are a great extra, and the spice tins are lovely.

Recommended to us by friends … and what a great buy. Super recipes and great ideas to complete an authentic curry meal 😂😂