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The discussion revolves around a recipe for BIR Dhansak, which combines elements from Mike Travis' chicken curry recipe and ifindforu's base. Participants discuss the importance of sweetness in Dhansak, suggesting that sugar or alternatives like jaggery or honey should be included, while also debating the necessity of specific curry powders. Some users propose additional ingredients like lemon juice and cardamom to enhance the flavor, indicating a shared interest in perfecting the recipe.

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Offline CurryCanuck

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Ultimate Dhansak
« on: August 24, 2006, 02:11 AM »
Through a lot of trial and error I think that I may have stumbled across the BIR Dhansak taste that I have been searching for . I used a combination of Mike Travis' chicken curry recipe ( slightly modified ) and ifindforu's base .

         Dhansak - 2 servings

        500 g Chicken pieces.
        25g(1oz) fresh garlic,peeled.
        25g(1oz) fresh ginger,peeled.
        2 green chillies
        60ml(2fl oz) cooking oil.
        2 large onions,finely chopped.
        1 tsp turmeric powder.
        2 tsp garam masala.
        1 tsp tandoori powder
        1 tsp tamarind
        3 tsp tomato puree.
        170g(6oz) plum tomato's,peeled
        2 ladles of ifindforu?s base
        2 cups of pre-cooked lentils
        1 tsp salt.
        fresh coriander to garnish...

        (1) Place the garlic,ginger,green chillies,turmeric,chilli,garam masala,
              tandoori powder, tamarind , tomato puree,tomatoes and salt into a liquidizer and
              blend until smooth .

       (2) Heat the oil in a large pan and cook onions until golden brown then blitz until
             smooth .
       
       (3) Add the chicken pieces and the contents of the blender and stir for a few min .
             
       
      (4) Reduce the heat,cover and simmer for about an hour,stirring every 5-8 min .

 
       (5) Add the pre-cooked lentils and simmer for 5 min .

            If using pre-cooked chicken reduce simmering time .

           Thanks to Mike & Terry  :)
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Re: Ultimate Dhansak
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2006, 12:52 AM »
Looking forwad to cooking thisbut have a problem, sorry to sound silly but  how do O do the 2 ladles of ifindforu?s base, I dont know what it is?
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Offline CurryCanuck

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Re: Ultimate Dhansak
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2006, 03:14 AM »
Hi deelay -

Follow this link and use the the revised version of ifindforu's base that Yellowfingers typed up .

https://curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=1062.msg9236#msg9236


CC

PS - The Rajah Gold refers to the curry powder and the all purpose seasoning is the Rajah brand as well .
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Re: Ultimate Dhansak
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2006, 09:29 AM »
I think it needs to be said - although Terry will probably disagree, because he sells it - that the Rajah Gold is not essential, you can use any good quality curry powder.

CC - I see you have no sugar in your Dhansak. I wouldn't mention it but you've posted in the BIR section and I know that sugar in some form has to be added for a BIR Dhansak. Dhansak is always sweet and sour. It doesn't have to be sugar, it can be jaggery or sometimes honey is used.

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Re: Ultimate Dhansak
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2006, 03:59 PM »
Quote from: Yellow Fingers on August 28, 2006, 09:29 AM
I think it needs to be said - although Terry will probably disagree, because he sells it - that the Rajah Gold is not essential, you can use any good quality curry powder.


Quite true , any good curry powder will do . As for the omission of the sugar . I find Terry's base very sweet already , so I felt that additional sugar was not necessary .

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Re: Ultimate Dhansak
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2006, 05:29 PM »
Quote from: CurryCanuck on August 24, 2006, 02:11 AM
Through a lot of trial and error I think that I may have stumbled across the BIR Dhansak taste that I have been searching for . I used a combination of Mike Travis' chicken curry recipe ( slightly modified ) and ifindforu's base .

         Dhansak - 2 servings

        500 g Chicken pieces.
        25g(1oz) fresh garlic,peeled.
        25g(1oz) fresh ginger,peeled.
        2 green chillies
        60ml(2fl oz) cooking oil.
        2 large onions,finely chopped.
        1 tsp turmeric powder.
        2 tsp garam masala.
        1 tsp tandoori powder
        1 tsp tamarind
        3 tsp tomato puree.
        170g(6oz) plum tomato's,peeled
        2 ladles of ifindforu?s base
        2 cups of pre-cooked lentils
        1 tsp salt.
        fresh coriander to garnish...

        (1) Place the garlic,ginger,green chillies,turmeric,chilli,garam masala,
              tandoori powder, tamarind , tomato puree,tomatoes and salt into a liquidizer and
              blend until smooth .

       (2) Heat the oil in a large pan and cook onions until golden brown then blitz until
             smooth .
       
       (3) Add the chicken pieces and the contents of the blender and stir for a few min .
             
       
      (4) Reduce the heat,cover and simmer for about an hour,stirring every 5-8 min .

 
       (5) Add the pre-cooked lentils and simmer for 5 min .

            If using pre-cooked chicken reduce simmering time .

           Thanks to Mike & Terry  :)

this recipe is very close to what i use except i think to give that real dhansak flvour u need lemon juice and cardomon powder, but that just my opinion.
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Offline CurryCanuck

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Re: Ultimate Dhansak
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2006, 07:29 PM »
Hi Dragon -

The cardamom might be a nice touch - I shall give it a try .

Cheers ,
CC
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