There are no processes without reason. Even slight differences in how vegetables are cut, the order spices are added, or how much heat is applied, all have a reason!
Kaoru Katori, who has hosted a popular cooking class for over 30 years, has authored an authentic Indian curry recipe book titled "First Authentic Indian Curry Class," to be released by Seibundo Shinkosha on May 9, 2026. The book is packed with spice knowledge and local food culture.
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There is no process without reason. Even slight differences in how vegetables are cut, the order spices are added, or how much heat is applied, all have a reason.
This is an "authentic" Indian curry recipe book by an author who has hosted a popular cooking class for over 30 years.
The author, Kaoru Katori, introduces knowledge carefully selected from her 39 years of visiting India and staying at nearly 100 homes.
She emphasizes using a wide variety and amount of spices without omission, and also introduces substitutes for those not available online.
Her message is to follow the recipes exactly without any unique arrangements at first, and the process photos are laid out as large as possible.
This is the definitive guide to Indian cuisine; if you follow it, you are sure to make delicious food.
In addition to curry dishes, the book also introduces spice side dishes to accompany daily meals, fun Indian street food, and very simple Sri Lankan curries. It thoroughly explains everything from the basics of Indian curry to hosting home parties.
It is truly a lifelong guide.
## Table of Contents
## Author Profile
Kaoru Katori (カトリ カオル)
Indian Spice Cuisine Researcher, Representative of Kitchen Studio Paisley. Since its founding in 1992, her cooking class has taught over 2,000 students. Her policy is the healthy use of spices that suit the Japanese climate and palate. Her numerous books include "Traditional Indian Cuisine from East, West, North, and South that Can Be Made at Home" (Kawade Shobo Shinsha), "Fastest Recipes for Authentic Curry and Biryani" (Shufu to Seikatsusha), and "The World's Most Delicious Lentil Curry" (Seibundo Shinkosha).
## Book Overview
Title: First Authentic Indian Curry Class
Author: Kaoru Katori
Specifications: B5 altered size, 144 pages
Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
Release Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
ISBN: 978-4-416-52551-7
Purchase the book here
Seibundo Shinkosha Publishing Co., Ltd.
3-3-11 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033
Homepage: https://www.seibundo-shinkosha.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seibundoshinkosha/
X: https://twitter.com/seibundo_hanbai
This is an "authentic" Indian curry recipe book by an author who has hosted a popular cooking class for over 30 years.
The author, Kaoru Katori, introduces knowledge carefully selected from her 39 years of visiting India and staying at nearly 100 homes.
She emphasizes using a wide variety and amount of spices without omission, and also introduces substitutes for those not available online.
Her message is to follow the recipes exactly without any unique arrangements at first, and the process photos are laid out as large as possible.
This is the definitive guide to Indian cuisine; if you follow it, you are sure to make delicious food.
In addition to curry dishes, the book also introduces spice side dishes to accompany daily meals, fun Indian street food, and very simple Sri Lankan curries. It thoroughly explains everything from the basics of Indian curry to hosting home parties.
It is truly a lifelong guide.
## Table of Contents
## Author Profile
Kaoru Katori (カトリ カオル)
Indian Spice Cuisine Researcher, Representative of Kitchen Studio Paisley. Since its founding in 1992, her cooking class has taught over 2,000 students. Her policy is the healthy use of spices that suit the Japanese climate and palate. Her numerous books include "Traditional Indian Cuisine from East, West, North, and South that Can Be Made at Home" (Kawade Shobo Shinsha), "Fastest Recipes for Authentic Curry and Biryani" (Shufu to Seikatsusha), and "The World's Most Delicious Lentil Curry" (Seibundo Shinkosha).
## Book Overview
Title: First Authentic Indian Curry Class
Author: Kaoru Katori
Specifications: B5 altered size, 144 pages
Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
Release Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
ISBN: 978-4-416-52551-7
Purchase the book here
Seibundo Shinkosha Publishing Co., Ltd.
3-3-11 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033
Homepage: https://www.seibundo-shinkosha.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seibundoshinkosha/
X: https://twitter.com/seibundo_hanbai