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Title: Deep Fat Fryer Recommendation?
Post by: mak on June 11, 2011, 04:40 PM

Hi All, can anyone recommend a decent and suitable Deep Fat Fryer for Bhajis and Pakoras?

Something that has a temp gauge on as well as being deep enough for the job in hand :)

Thanks in advance

Mak

Title: Re: Deep Fat Fryer Recommendation?
Post by: Curry Barking Mad on June 11, 2011, 05:09 PM

Hi Mak,
This is what I use in the curry shed,
it's small and cheap but is great for a few bhajis.
 Fryer  (http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4234528/Trail/searchtext%3EFRYER.htm)

Title: Re: Deep Fat Fryer Recommendation?
Post by: mak on June 11, 2011, 05:23 PM

Quote from: Curry Barking Mad on June 11, 2011, 05:09 PM

Hi Mak,
This is what I use in the curry shed,
it's small and cheap but is great for a few bhajis.
 Fryer  (http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4234528/Trail/searchtext%3EFRYER.htm)

Nice one, how many tennis ball sized bhajis would it take do you reckon?

Thanks

Mak

Title: Re: Deep Fat Fryer Recommendation?
Post by: Curry Barking Mad on June 11, 2011, 05:41 PM

I've just been out and had a look...
tennis ball sized bhajis....6 at a time.
Mick

Title: Re: Deep Fat Fryer Recommendation?
Post by: mak on June 11, 2011, 05:49 PM

Wow that's perfect!

Best get one ordered then!

Thanks again

Mak

Title: Re: Deep Fat Fryer Recommendation?
Post by: Unclefrank on June 12, 2011, 10:40 PM

Quote from: Curry Barking Mad on June 11, 2011, 05:09 PM

Hi Mak,
This is what I use in the curry shed,
it's small and cheap but is great for a few bhajis.
 Fryer  (http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4234528/Trail/searchtext%3EFRYER.htm)

CBM cheers for posting that link that is ideal, been cooking my bhajis, pakoras etc in a wok.

Title: Re: Deep Fat Fryer Recommendation?
Post by: mak on June 12, 2011, 11:17 PM

Got this fryer this afternoon. Only done chips so far but should work great with Bhajis and Pakoras :) - will find out later this week ;)

Thanks again

Mak

Title: Re: Deep Fat Fryer Recommendation?
Post by: Unclefrank on June 13, 2011, 12:02 AM

Hi mak if you have already cooked chips in the fryer dont forget to change the oil, it will "taint" the flaour of the bhajis.

Title: Re: Deep Fat Fryer Recommendation?
Post by: mak on June 13, 2011, 07:58 AM

Quote from: Unclefrank on June 13, 2011, 12:02 AM

Hi mak if you have already cooked chips in the fryer dont forget to change the oil, it will "taint" the flaour of the bhajis.

Ah ok will do cheers.

How many times would you use the same oil (from fresh) for Bhajis/Pakoras UF ?

Thanks

Title: Re: Deep Fat Fryer Recommendation?
Post by: Peripatetic Phil on June 13, 2011, 09:55 AM

Quote from: mak on June 13, 2011, 07:58 AM

How many times would you use the same oil (from fresh) for Bhajis/Pakoras UF ?

I would filter it after each use (after letting it stand, to get as much sediment to the bottom as possible) and then assess it on the basis of smell.  It is usually possible to tell from the smell alone whether oil has passed its best.

** Phil.

Title: Re: Deep Fat Fryer Recommendation?
Post by: Unclefrank on June 13, 2011, 10:27 AM

I dont change my oil for around 3-4 months but i do use the oil (3-4 times a week) for cooking curries  and bhajis etc with as well and i dont filter it either i just leave it in my wok with a lid on and use when i need it. As phil says above i do get the "bits" out but i dont get all of them out they add flavour to the oil.
The oil should be a greenish colour (so dont be alarmed by it).
If i have burgers or steak for tea i use the bhaji oil for the onions so the more you use the oil the more flavour you are adding, DONT cook chips in it, once potatoes are cooked in the oil it is tainted so throw away and use fresh vegetable oil. I do par boil potatoes and then put in a saeperate bowl and add a TBSP of the bhaji oil to them and place in the oven.
Hope that helps, anymore questions please feel free to ask away.

Title: Re: Deep Fat Fryer Recommendation?
Post by: mak on June 13, 2011, 06:22 PM

Quote from: Unclefrank on June 13, 2011, 10:27 AM

I dont change my oil for around 3-4 months but i do use the oil (3-4 times a week) for cooking curries  and bhajis etc with as well and i dont filter it either i just leave it in my wok with a lid on and use when i need it. As phil says above i do get the "bits" out but i dont get all of them out they add flavour to the oil.
The oil should be a greenish colour (so dont be alarmed by it).
If i have burgers or steak for tea i use the bhaji oil for the onions so the more you use the oil the more flavour you are adding, DONT cook chips in it, once potatoes are cooked in the oil it is tainted so throw away and use fresh vegetable oil. I do par boil potatoes and then put in a saeperate bowl and add a TBSP of the bhaji oil to them and place in the oven.
Hope that helps, anymore questions please feel free to ask away.

That's great advice mate. I was unsure about the 'life' of oil but if you can reuse it as many times as that then I am well happy :)


Cheers

Title: Re: Deep Fat Fryer Recommendation?
Post by: mr.mojorisin on December 25, 2011, 12:56 PM

Breville Pro Frier
Half Price in Argos for 35 tokens
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Title: Re: Deep Fat Fryer Recommendation?
Post by: natterjak on December 25, 2011, 04:39 PM

Quote from: mr.mojorisin on December 25, 2011, 12:56 PM

Breville Pro Frier
Half Price in Argos for 35 tokens
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9014183/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CKitchen+and+laundry%7C14418476/c_2/2%7C14418476%7CSmall+kitchen+appliances%7C14418587/c_3/3%7Ccat_14418587%7CFryers%7C14418598.htm#pdpFullProductInformation (http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9014183/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CKitchen+and+laundry%7C14418476/c_2/2%7C14418476%7CSmall+kitchen+appliances%7C14418587/c_3/3%7Ccat_14418587%7CFryers%7C14418598.htm#pdpFullProductInformation)

Or the same model only

Title: Re: Deep Fat Fryer Recommendation?
Post by: spursuk on March 23, 2012, 11:25 PM

I would suggest after doing few batches of bahjees,
 drain and filter the oil and use it to cook your curries as a seasons oil