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Title: It tastes like butterscotch!
Post by: crE on November 11, 2016, 08:06 AM

Hi all

I did this recipe to the measurements - http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,8871.40.html

Then adapted it to a jalfrezi style curry.

I have made a huge batch for a party tonight, but, it tastes very sweet, almost toffee/butterscotchy? Is this a common problem?

The curry isn't terrible, it has the right consistency, but it has this flavour that isn't right. Is there a quick fix to rectify this? Should I add something into the curry?

Thank you :)  :)

Title: Re: It tastes like butterscotch!
Post by: Secret Santa on November 13, 2016, 11:59 AM

If you're talking about the Zaal base it's literally years since I tried it but it wasn't in any way toffee-like. It's a really good base. How did you make your jalfrezi, perhaps the clue's in that?

Title: Re: It tastes like butterscotch!
Post by: Sverige on November 13, 2016, 02:49 PM

If it's too sweet a possible fix could be adding lemon juice or tamarind, both of which are sour. Obviously this will come through in the final dish, but both are curry house staples so shouldn't be out of place if used in proportion.