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Chewy shared a video recipe for Dhansak, suggesting the use of butternut squash and large prawns, while recommending adding tinned pineapple at the end for better flavor retention. The community responded positively, with several members expressing interest in trying the recipe and sharing their experiences, including adjustments like omitting tomato puree for a different color and flavor. Overall, the feedback was enthusiastic, with members appreciating the recipe and planning to incorporate it into their cooking repertoire.

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Offline chewytikka

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Dhansak Video Recipe
« on: May 16, 2011, 12:21 PM »
Hi All
After recent discussions about Dhansak, I thought I'd add it to the list.

In the video, butternut squash and large prawns are added, but just add what you have precooked.
Traditionally in my area, tinned pineapple is cooked in this dish, but I find, adding the pineapple into the finished dish is far better
as the chunks retain their juice and warm through instantly.
Have a go and let me know, cheers Chewy.
"http://player.vimeo.com/video/23790651"
(Use 1 tbs of sugar not 1 tsp like I say in the video..oops)
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Re: Dhansak Video Recipe
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2011, 02:46 PM »
great vid Chewy - I've never heard of butternut squash in a Dhansak but it just adds to the variety I suppose. Am making a shit load of curries this week so I will add your Dhansak to my list.
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Re: Dhansak Video Recipe
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2011, 03:18 PM »
Another great video Chewy, well done.
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Re: Dhansak Video Recipe
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2011, 10:03 PM »
Thanks, Glad you liked the vid. ;)
I'm just a ButterNUT ;D at the moment
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Re: Dhansak Video Recipe
« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2011, 09:31 AM »
Another good video Chewy - nice one.  :)

I presume you've uploaded a new video because it does actually say '1tbs sugar'.
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Re: Dhansak Video Recipe
« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2011, 10:38 AM »
Great video CT, this gives me some further ideas for my own efforts to develop a dhansak like the takeaway ones I've loved in the past.  Just as the video CBM has on his website I notice the colour of the cooked dish is somewhat redder than the dhansak's I'm familiar with which makes me wonder whether the tomato puree is not used by my local BIR chefs in this area (or is used in a smaller proportion).  I may try your recipe proportions without the tomato element to see how that turns out. 
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Re: Dhansak Video Recipe
« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2011, 01:16 PM »
Quote from: natterjak on May 17, 2011, 10:38 AM
Great video CT, this gives me some further ideas for my own efforts to develop a dhansak like the takeaway ones I've loved in the past.  Just as the video CBM has on his website I notice the colour of the cooked dish is somewhat redder than the dhansak's I'm familiar with which makes me wonder whether the tomato puree is not used by my local BIR chefs in this area (or is used in a smaller proportion).  I may try your recipe proportions without the tomato element to see how that turns out. 
Thanks, hope the video helps you on your quest.
I always use Kashmiri Chilli powder, which adds colour, as well as flavour.
Your local takeaway, probably won't.
Keep on currying. :)
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Re: Dhansak Video Recipe
« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2012, 11:51 AM »
Hi Chewy

I'd like to give this a go soon. With the pre-cooked lentils, are they just plain cooked as per the packet instructions?

Cheers :)
Ian
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Re: Dhansak Video Recipe
« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2012, 12:31 PM »
Quote from: Ian S. on February 10, 2012, 11:51 AM
Hi Chewy

I'd like to give this a go soon. With the pre-cooked lentils, are they just plain cooked as per the packet instructions?

Cheers :)
Ian
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Hi Ian
Just Red Split Lentils (Masoor)
The same as I use for Tarka Dhal which is explained here
https://curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=5738.msg56841#msg56841
You can add a pinch of Tumeric and Salt, on the boil, just to give the finished Dhal a bit more colour.
cheers Chewy
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Re: Dhansak Video Recipe
« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2012, 12:34 PM »
Great - thanks. :)
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