Book excerpt: Vegetarian food is popular all over India, and people are growing to love the fresh, spicy and sweet flavours of authentic Indian cooking. Dan Toombs, The Curry Guy, has been on a quest to learn and develop the most celebrated meat-free Indian recipes, and in The Curry Guy Veggie he presents over 100 recipes that focus on taste and simplicity. Much vegetarian food at curry houses is unappealing and unimaginative. The Curry Guy Veggie showcases how exciting Indian vegetarian food can be with mouth-watering starters, classic curries, idlis, dosas and fried breads, as well as the delicious side dishes that we all know and love. All of the ingredients are accessible and easy to find in supermarkets, Asian grocers and online – and with Dan’s detailed step-by-step instructions, you’ll be making your own vegetarian curry feasts in no time at all.