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Title: Midnight feast
Post by: curryhell on February 03, 2015, 10:48 AM
Finally got round to making tarka dhall, although the pre prepared dhall had reduced greatly in quantity since cooking it the other day.  Just cannot resist the temptation to keep having the occasional spoonful every now and again  ::)  Anyway returned home from the pub to my supper having had pre-birthday celebratory drinks , all food prepped before partaking of any alcohol  except for finishing the rice :)

(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/27fc01d21bb7c5c1c6fdf4c14dc5fe7d.jpg) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#27fc01d21bb7c5c1c6fdf4c14dc5fe7d.jpg)

Tarka dhall cooked as per CBM's video (nice to see you posting again Mick).  Very tasty and as good as i've experienced in any restaurant.

(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/758248e747797bdc2bc12e38ca09fe10.jpg) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#758248e747797bdc2bc12e38ca09fe10.jpg)

Whilst I like plain boiled basmati with a very hot curry, my norm would be my pilau rice.  But when i have prepared keema in the house i just cannot resist this.  Simple but oh, so tasty  :P

(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/dedb4d250a722116798df11ebb6767db.jpg) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#dedb4d250a722116798df11ebb6767db.jpg)

Not forgetting the main, my old friend the Elaichi NIS. 

(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/a43208f22aae16de9f0857a2767f2c3e.jpg) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#a43208f22aae16de9f0857a2767f2c3e.jpg)

And for those who like a  closer view

(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/407cfd1d716a62fce7c3ad4a8d01ad52.jpg) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#407cfd1d716a62fce7c3ad4a8d01ad52.jpg)

It's good to be back  :D  I suppose i'd better get my pre-cooked chicken and lamb on the go for future sessions  ;D  Next up will be take one on my vindaloo but not tonight.  Appointment in China town for dinner and a few belgium beers in Da Hems to ease the pain of another year passing  :(
Title: Re: Midnight feast
Post by: Gav Iscon on February 03, 2015, 11:08 AM
Tasty looking feast ch. Looking forward to seeing more of your dishes. :)
Title: Re: Midnight feast
Post by: fried on February 03, 2015, 11:36 AM
If I understand correctly, you cooked some food without a glass of wine in your hand!

I think you've just found the missing 5% :D

Looks fantastic.
Title: Re: Midnight feast
Post by: Naga on February 03, 2015, 11:55 AM
[Enters Churchillian mode] Oh, yes, oh, yes, oh, yes! :)

Yes is definitely the answer, Dave - that was a feast you had on your hands there.

Bags any leftovers lol! :
Title: Re: Midnight feast
Post by: london on February 03, 2015, 02:12 PM
All looks very tasty especially the keema rice.

London.
Title: Re: Midnight feast
Post by: LouP on February 03, 2015, 04:27 PM
That food all looks fantastic Dave. I managed to freeze my dhall so have some for a Tarka and Dhansak :)

Hope you had/ are having a great birthday :)
Title: Re: Midnight feast
Post by: Stephen Lindsay on February 03, 2015, 06:25 PM
Cracking looking food as ever CH.
Title: Re: Midnight feast
Post by: Garp on February 03, 2015, 06:42 PM
Every time I look at that NIS it looks better. Had a look at the recipe and it looks a bit of a faff but have to give it a go.

Great stuff CH  :)
Title: Re: Midnight feast
Post by: Micky Tikka on February 03, 2015, 07:14 PM
Great effort CH
Looks top draw

I recon I should be up and running in about a month to start cooking again
And after seeing those pictures I can't wait  ;)
Title: Re: Midnight feast
Post by: littlechilie on February 03, 2015, 08:04 PM
Happy birthday CH, stunning looking spread you have laid out! Hope it was fully enjoyed as I have Mick's books and love them.
I checked out the Phal recipe you lead me to, I would say your version with green red chilies was very close to mine last Friday.
Looking forwards to your posts they are very refreshing.
Title: Re: Midnight feast
Post by: Madrasandy on February 03, 2015, 08:43 PM
Lovely, lovely and lovely. Great feast CH, especially like the look of the Elaichi NIS, everytime I see it looks better. Have we a link to it  ;)
Title: Re: Midnight feast
Post by: Gav Iscon on February 03, 2015, 08:47 PM
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,8702.0.html (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,8702.0.html)
Title: Re: Midnight feast
Post by: Madrasandy on February 03, 2015, 09:05 PM
Thankyou Mr Iscon  ;)
Title: Re: Midnight feast
Post by: curryhell on February 04, 2015, 10:36 AM
Cheers all.  No wonder i can't find that last 5%.  I've been looking in the wrong  place all the time ;D 
A very enjoyable supper with some curry and rice leftovers.  Not something I can simply pop in the post though Keith  ;)
Had a look at the recipe and it looks a bit of a faff but have to give it a go.
Faffing indeed Garp  :o :o Alright, so you have to pre-cook the peppers and onions  ::).  I always have red masala paste in the freezer and tamarind sauces in the cupboard, so not really.
For those who haven't tried the dish, it makes a pleasant change and is something different.  I'm sure there must be very similar dishes available across BIR land, just probably under different names  :)
Thanks for the good wishes Lou  and LC :D And no sore head this morning  ::)  Now, that vindaloo I was on about  8)
Title: Re: Midnight feast
Post by: Gav Iscon on February 04, 2015, 11:37 AM
Glad you enjoyed your birthday ch and more importantly avoided the sore head.  :)
Title: Re: Midnight feast
Post by: loveitspicy on February 04, 2015, 02:10 PM
CH CH CH CH
when i first saw the title i thought it would be Chewy with another cracking supper - but hey ho awesome mate absolutely awesome
best, Rich
Title: Re: Midnight feast
Post by: Garp on February 04, 2015, 06:01 PM
Dave, do you use the three Pataks pastes that are quoted in the recipe?. If so is it one tsp of each, or one tsp of the combined pastes?
Title: Re: Midnight feast
Post by: curryhell on February 05, 2015, 12:12 AM
Dave, do you use the three Pataks pastes that are quoted in the recipe?. If so is it one tsp of each, or one tsp of the  ;Dcombined pastes?
I know it's painful, but it's one tsp of EACH paste.  No chance to explore  the alternatives.  As there is so little added to the dish, I really don't feel the need  ;) You could of course use an alternative, making up your own, but obviously, it would result in a dish with a slightly different flavour.  Forgive me, i'm now beginning to sound like  a past member  ;D  Whatever, i hope you enjoy  :P