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Mehernosh Mody's demonstration of Chicken Vindaloo has sparked interest among forum members, particularly regarding the traditional techniques he employs, such as soaking and grinding spices to create a masala. While some participants appreciate the authenticity of the method, others express skepticism about its practicality in typical British Indian restaurants (BIRs), suggesting that many would opt for convenience products like Pataks instead. Additionally, there are technical issues with the provided video link, leading to frustration among users trying to access the recipe. Overall, the discussion highlights a divide between traditional cooking methods and modern convenience in curry preparation.

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Offline George

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Chicken Vindaloo by Mehernosh Mody
« on: May 09, 2008, 04:42 PM »
Mehernosh Mody, of London restaurant La Porte des Indes, demonstrates how to make Chicken Vindaloo:

http://www.tiscali.co.uk/broadband/vhub/index.html?channel=lifestyle&id=5329
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Re: Chicken Vindaloo by Mehernosh Mody
« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2008, 09:39 AM »
Thanks George intresting vid, pickled onions, is this the key we have been missing  :)
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Re: Chicken Vindaloo by Mehernosh Mody
« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2008, 01:04 PM »
Great find George, well worth a viewing.

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Re: Chicken Vindaloo by Mehernosh Mody
« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2008, 01:55 PM »
Thanks George, a more traditional way to make a vindaloo I think?
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Re: Chicken Vindaloo by Mehernosh Mody
« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2008, 03:50 PM »
Nice one George! I particularly like the bit where the spices are soaked and ground to make a masala that is added to the curry. I think this is part of BIR cooking that we are missing out in our attempts. I would be interested to see the result if we simply substituted the onions for curry base and cooked as he did. In fact i think I will give it a whirl!! ;D
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Re: Chicken Vindaloo by Mehernosh Mody
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2008, 07:43 AM »
Quote from: Davy on May 10, 2008, 03:50 PM
I particularly like the bit where the spices are soaked and ground to make a masala that is added to the curry. I think this is part of BIR cooking that we are missing out in our attempts

I seriously doubt that many BIRs will faff around soaking and mashing up whole spices (cloves, cinnamon, cumin, cardamom, coriander, dried red chillies, black peppercorns and malt vinegar) into pastes.  These are traditional indian curry cooking techniques not BIR techniques.

Did anyone notice when he added the garlic?  I missed that?
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Re: Chicken Vindaloo by Mehernosh Mody
« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2008, 10:47 AM »
They don't need to faff around when they have Pataks on hand which they do use. Same thing just bought in.
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Re: Chicken Vindaloo by Mehernosh Mody
« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2009, 10:39 PM »
Quote from: George on May 09, 2008, 04:42 PM
Mehernosh Mody, of London restaurant La Porte des Indes, demonstrates how to make Chicken Vindaloo:

http://www.tiscali.co.uk/broadband/vhub/index.html?channel=lifestyle&id=5329

I clicked the link but it shows .... " How to carve a Turkey " . Tried it several times at different times but thats what it shows.  Maybe the links bad ? Having said that , I tried using Turkey in a Curry a few times ... it was rubbish. Gobble Gobble .. Not !
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Re: Chicken Vindaloo by Mehernosh Mody
« Reply #8 on: November 18, 2009, 08:59 AM »
Quote from: Spice-as-Nice on November 17, 2009, 10:39 PM
Quote from: George on May 09, 2008, 04:42 PM
Mehernosh Mody, of London restaurant La Porte des Indes, demonstrates how to make Chicken Vindaloo:

http://www.tiscali.co.uk/broadband/vhub/index.html?channel=lifestyle&id=5329

I clicked the link but it shows .... " How to carve a Turkey " . Tried it several times at different times but thats what it shows.  Maybe the links bad ? Having said that , I tried using Turkey in a Curry a few times ... it was rubbish. Gobble Gobble .. Not !

Me too, tried several times!  I already KNOW how to carve a turkey!
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Re: Chicken Vindaloo by Mehernosh Mody
« Reply #9 on: November 19, 2009, 07:30 PM »
I goggled Mehernosh Mody and found his restaurant web site there is a video on the page sadly not the vindaloo recipe, however interestingly on the same page he runs a master class that changes every month and it only costs ?30 !
Perhaps it?s worth a go?

http://www.laportedesindes.com/london/demonstration.html


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