Topic: DD's spice mix. (From a bir chef)

[Derek Dansak]

Ok here is the spice mix provided by the main chef at my fav local bir. He uses this in madras, rogan josh, boona, and well, most dishes really.

 The spice mix, coriander 2 parts, cumin  1 part, paprika 2 parts, curry powder 3 parts (swartz, most will do though), tumeric 4 parts.

may it spread joy! 

[Bobby Bhuna]

swartz

Are you sure he's using this? I thought they all used the massive bags of Rajah, East End or Heera. I wasn't aware that this was available on a commercial scale.

Cheers,

BB.

[matt3333]

Interesting post I'm struggling to believe that Swartz is used in BIR restaurants, you live and learn

[Unclebuck]

What this stuff ?



have to say im unsure about that too

[JerryM]

forget the schwartz stuff ? I think the chef was just trying to be helpful in locating curry powder. use rajah or any of the other top notch curry powders instead.

this is definitely one to try - it's in my top 3

[adriandavidb]

I use BE's spice mix. for the 'curry powder' part I've tried both Shwartz & Rajah Mild Madras, I prefer the later slightly

[Derek Dansak]

There was a swartz spice pot on the shelf of the bir. so i assumed he used that in his spice mix. Unfortunatly in the south east of england swartz is the dominant brand in  all supermarkets. i have seen bolst powders, but no rajver. anyone know if bolst is worth buying? cheers DD

[matt3333]

Hi DD
Try one of the large  Asada's they stock Rajah products, well they do in my part of the SE.
 

[Derek Dansak]

thanks Matt, i will go a hunting. for anyone with a pot of swartz medium powder, it works fantastically with this spice mix. i achieved an excellant curry last saturday with this used as part of the main spice mix. i think hot curry powders will ruin this subtle spice mix. i could be wrong though.

[JerryM]

very much agree "hot" curry powder would be no good.

got to be careful though i use the rajah "hot" madras curry powder - it's fantastic and works a treat with this mix. it's actually not hot - i can eat it out the packet.