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The discussion revolves around the differing opinions on oil usage in curry preparation, with the original poster expressing frustration that their partner views oil negatively. Several replies suggest humorous strategies to circumvent this disagreement, such as lying about the oil content or using alternatives like vegetable ghee, which could be perceived as healthier. The community seems to share a light-hearted consensus that while oil is essential for a good curry, creative explanations or substitutions might help in addressing the concerns of those who are wary of it.

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Offline Sojourn

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Oil and Women...they don't mix...
« on: February 17, 2012, 07:03 PM »
In my opinion a good curry needs oil - sometimes a fair bit.

My missus on the other hand thinks that oil is the stuff of the devil, anyone else have experience in making the fairer sex chow down on the 'Rogan'?

Cheers,

Soj
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Offline PaulP

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Re: Oil and Women...they don't mix...
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2012, 07:21 PM »
Everybody's gone low fat mad in my opinion  ;)

Cheers,

Paul
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Re: Oil and Women...they don't mix...
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2012, 02:15 PM »
I've decided just to lie to her - it's for the best... :-X
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Re: Oil and Women...they don't mix...
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2012, 02:20 PM »
Quote from: Sojourn on February 25, 2012, 02:15 PM
I've decided just to lie to her - it's for the best... :-X

Just stir it in and she might not notice  ;)

Paul
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Offline Peripatetic Phil

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Re: Oil and Women...they don't mix...
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2012, 02:22 PM »
Quote from: Sojourn on February 17, 2012, 07:03 PM
In my opinion a good curry needs oil - sometimes a fair bit.  My missus on the other hand thinks that oil is the stuff of the devil, anyone else have experience in making the fairer sex chow down on the 'Rogan'?
No problems in this household, Soj : we cook most things in beef dripping (apart from pancakes, which we cook in lard), so the half-litre or so of oil in one of my normal Madras's is healthy by comparison :-)

** Phil.
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Offline Salvador Dhali

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Re: Oil and Women...they don't mix...
« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2012, 02:40 PM »
Quote from: Phil (Chaa006) on February 25, 2012, 02:22 PM
Quote from: Sojourn on February 17, 2012, 07:03 PM
In my opinion a good curry needs oil - sometimes a fair bit.  My missus on the other hand thinks that oil is the stuff of the devil, anyone else have experience in making the fairer sex chow down on the 'Rogan'?
No problems in this household, Soj : we cook most things in beef dripping (apart from pancakes, which we cook in lard), so the half-litre or so of oil in one of my normal Madras's is healthy by comparison :-)

** Phil.

I've managed to get away with it thus far by patiently explaining that because the density of water, which is 1.00 g/m, is greater than oil (around 0.91 to 0.93 g/cm3, depending on temperature), the exact quantity of oil added will always rise to the surface, where it can be skimmed off to leave a virtually fat-free curry.

Of course, I know this is a little bit of a white lie, but as I remarked to a mate of mine as we browsed the latest Jacamo catalogue the other day, it's worked for me....

Cheers

Gary
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Re: Oil and Women...they don't mix...
« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2012, 02:51 PM »
Quote from: Salvador Dhali on February 25, 2012, 02:40 PM
Quote from: Phil (Chaa006) on February 25, 2012, 02:22 PM
Quote from: Sojourn on February 17, 2012, 07:03 PM
In my opinion a good curry needs oil - sometimes a fair bit.  My missus on the other hand thinks that oil is the stuff of the devil, anyone else have experience in making the fairer sex chow down on the 'Rogan'?
No problems in this household, Soj : we cook most things in beef dripping (apart from pancakes, which we cook in lard), so the half-litre or so of oil in one of my normal Madras's is healthy by comparison :-)

** Phil.

I've managed to get away with it thus far by patiently explaining that because the density of water, which is 1.00 g/m, is greater than oil (around from 0.91 to 0.93 g/cm3, depending on temperature), the exact quantity of oil added will always rise to the surface, where it can be skimmed off to leave a virtually fat-free curry.

Of course, I know this is a little bit of a white lie, but as I remarked to a mate of mine as we browsed the latest Jacamo catalogue the other day, it's worked for me....

Cheers

Gary

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....skimmed off & drizzled over some organic salad

ELW
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Re: Oil and Women...they don't mix...
« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2012, 04:07 PM »
Tell her you will try using Veg Ghee instead and that it's basically just crushed vegetables and you think it's one of your 5 a day ;) Maybe she will even believe you!
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