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Curry Photos & Videos => Pictures of Your Curries => Topic started by: Naga on April 03, 2015, 07:54 PM
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I try not to be too hidebound with my curries, and I like to try out variations on a theme whether it's BIR, Traditional or a fusion of the two.
I liked the look of SoberRat's Dhansak pictures and recipe (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,13673.msg116284.html#msg116284), so that was enough for me to give it a go.
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The verdict? Excellent curry! Nice and light and saucy, with a good mouth heat and a sideways tang from the lime juice. The chilli heat wasn't sweat-inducing, and the dish could certainly bear more burn, but I wouldn't be tempted to go for overkill on this one. Perhaps a couple of split Bird's Eye chillies would retain the freshness without overpowering the taste. I certainly enjoyed it just as it was.
I think this has just become my favourite Dhansak recipe, which is just as well as I have a second portion sitting in the fridge for tomorrow. :)
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:( Just as i was contemplating going to the pub, I see this curry porn. That looks so tasty Naga. Think you have done SoberRats recipe justice there mate. The recipe is certainly getting a lot of positive feedback and is a real looker too :P
I suppose i'll now have to get the pans out and cook curry ::) No vindaloo though. The journey has hit a roadblock for the moment and i've eaten four already over the last ten days or so :D Time to be creative and start work on the chicken and meat tikka rezala ;D
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Those photos look great Naga. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I think a couple of little hot chillies in it would be nice and give a bit more heat while keeping the balance of the dish. Nice of you to say it's your favourite Dhansak. Did you make a single portion or did you double it up? The single portion I find is quite large anyway.
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Great looking curry there Naga!
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:( Just as i was contemplating going to the pub, I see this curry porn. That looks so tasty Naga. Think you have done SoberRats recipe justice there mate. The recipe is certainly getting a lot of positive feedback and is a real looker too :P
I suppose i'll now have to get the pans out and cook curry ::) No vindaloo though. The journey has hit a roadblock for the moment and i've eaten four already over the last ten days or so :D Time to be creative and start work on the chicken and meat tikka rezala ;D
Four vindaloos in 10 days, mate? I wouldn't want to clean your cage out lol!
Nothing wrong with a Rezala - Chewy's version is on my regulars list. Nothing wrong with SoberRat's Dhansak either - very tasty indeed! Not sure it would have kept me out of the pub, mind you... :)
Those photos look great Naga. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I think a couple of little hot chillies in it would be nice and give a bit more heat while keeping the balance of the dish. Nice of you to say it's your favourite Dhansak. Did you make a single portion or did you double it up? The single portion I find is quite large anyway.
I thought it was a very good curry, SR. I made a double portion, but I didn't double the ingredients up. Experience (trial and error!) has taught me to increase the ingredients by only 50% when making a double portion from a single portion recipe. Nothing scientific about it, but it works for me.
Thanks for posting the recipe. I'm looking forward to part 2 tomorrow! :)
Great looking curry there Naga!
Thanks, Stephen! I always value your opinion. I think it's a pretty good recipe and a doddle to knock up.
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Lovely bit of porn there Naga :)
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Cheers, MA! :)
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Cracking looking curry Naga.
I'm also loving the use of chopped coriander stalks in the garnish. Little pockets of fresh coriander flavour as you work through the dish.
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Grateful for your comments, Mick! I agree completely about the coriander stalks - little flavour bombs. I would normally keep the the thickest part of the bare stalks for inclusion in a base gravy, but I think its a waste just to use the leaves. Plus, I'm too lazy to strip the stalks if truth be told! :)
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I like to add stalks earlier in the cook and just use leaves as garnish, lovely :)
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Good stuff Naga. Might just give this a whirl today after seeing that :)
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Nice. I don't think I've ever put chicken tikka in a dhansak. Yet another curry to try.
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Love your style Naga
You can't beat a bit of fusion
Thinking out of the box ;)
MT
That picture has set me up for tonight's TA
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Thanks MT! Looking forward to Chicken Tikka Dhansak Part Deux for dinner tonight. Can't fault SoberRat's recipe for taste or consistency - it's a good'un! :)
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It certainly looks the dogs dooveries Naga. On my list to try. :) :P
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Ate Part II last night, Gav. Even better than Part I! :)
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Naga. My other half just saw this and said it looks fantastic, top notch and restaurant quality! I now feel inadequate... She's right mate... Marvellous.
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Thanks for your kind words, Stu. I wouldn't go *that* far, but I appreciate your comments and those of your other half. :)
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Hey Naga, just like all the other comments these photos look fantastic bud! Did the taste come through on the dishes also? Great cooking.
LC.
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...Did the taste come through on the dishes also?...
It's a really good curry, LC. I enjoyed eating it along with SP's pilau rice. Delicious! :)
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SP naga?
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SP = Stephen Perry. You actually posted in his Pilau Rice thread on 19/02/2015! :)
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,13406.msg116267.html#msg116267 (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,13406.msg116267.html#msg116267)
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SP = Stephen Perry. You actually posted in his Pilau Rice thread on 19/02/2015! :)
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,13406.msg116267.html#msg116267 (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,13406.msg116267.html#msg116267)
How confusing -- I had always thought "SP" was a contraction of "Solarsplace" -- I now see I was wrong ...
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SP = Stephen Perry. You actually posted in his Pilau Rice thread on 19/02/2015! :)
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,13406.msg116267.html#msg116267 (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,13406.msg116267.html#msg116267)
Hah! Cheers. Yes it is abit confusing these initials... MI5 and MFI etc ;)