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Curry Photos & Videos => Pictures of Your Curries => Topic started by: CurryMan136 on October 04, 2011, 07:47 PM
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Hi All
First of all, I only found this site yesterday and was inspired to make myself a nice curry (which isn't finished yet) I've got the 3 portions of the base done (two are now in the freezer) and the 3rd one which I have started to make a masala curry with.
So I thought I would share the results!
The base is made from the Curry Base "gravy/sauce" by Cory Ander but using ground ginger instead of fresh and without the coriander stalks/roots. I also reduced the salt as well. It actually took me a while to source most of the spices I needed but seems worth it in the end.
My cooking skills are normally limited to beans on toast and cheese toasties... I am extremely happy with the resulting base.
Pics below.
Curry Base sitting in the pan!
(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/3d1a22f8f752934f5ec2362eb9b886e8.jpg) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#3d1a22f8f752934f5ec2362eb9b886e8.jpg)
(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/2f95c1079b0468d42b875925b9cd7ab5.jpg) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#2f95c1079b0468d42b875925b9cd7ab5.jpg)
(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/f89e419ce25df0b3d6fdde81596ad84b.jpg) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#f89e419ce25df0b3d6fdde81596ad84b.jpg)
That took about 1hr 20mins and I blended the above into the following...
2 Portions of Curry Base to save in the freezer.
(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/cc78cfc9e39cdeebf6b02d26731ff678.jpg) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#cc78cfc9e39cdeebf6b02d26731ff678.jpg)
(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/dd7c1744ed7c36c3a328860bffb540c4.jpg) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#dd7c1744ed7c36c3a328860bffb540c4.jpg)
As I didn't have anymore than two suitable containers to freeze the 3rd portion - I decided to start on the actual curry sauce (which I'll be finishing and having tomorrow, it's in the fridge) and came up with the following.. It currently tastes delicious and I am sure after adding some peas and chicken It'll be even better.
(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/793a971e518369382a8a6109c4e47922.jpg) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#793a971e518369382a8a6109c4e47922.jpg)
(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/7fcda817d8c3433cebb538e9ad1065dd.jpg) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#7fcda817d8c3433cebb538e9ad1065dd.jpg)
(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/9ca523832a05a0f196985571b7e895a7.jpg) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#9ca523832a05a0f196985571b7e895a7.jpg)
And that's how it looks currently! - It may look a bit pale as I didn't really want to add any food colouring to it. Once it's finished tomorrow I'll take a few more pics and update this thread.
A big thank you to everyone on here who posts these amazing recipes! - If I can make something out of them then anyone can.
Regards
Steve
P.S. Big thanks to Cory Ander for the actual recipe.
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Congratulations on choice of base. Looking at the results and your comments on the taste tomorrow curry should be damn tasty. Please post the results. Enjoy ;D
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That looks an excellent Base Sauce there matey but unless I am wrong that is just Base Sauce in the Frying Pan is it ? Only you need a Curry Recipe to go with the Base Sauce now :)
Sorry if I am missing something but it sounds like you intend to just add Chicken to the Base Sauce. ???
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That looks an excellent Base Sauce there matey but unless I am wrong that is just Base Sauce in the Frying Pan is it ? Only you need a Curry Recipe to go with the Base Sauce now :)
Sorry if I am missing something but it sounds like you intend to just add Chicken to the Base Sauce. ???
Ah sorry - I forgot to mention that I have been following CA's Tikka Masala with the added Single Cream, Spice Mix, Garlic, Sugar and Tomato Paste. It's got a lot thicker than the curry base, but hasn't changed colour much as I have left out the red colouring in the tandoori masala mix.
I intend to add some of Pataks Tandoori sauce to it and some chilli powder when I finish this off tomorrow, I suppose that should make it looking a little more like a curry.
If I get chance I may get some red colouring but I didn't really see a point as it's just for myself currently and It's the taste that counts.
Thanks for the comments on the base sauce :)
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That looks an excellent Base Sauce there matey but unless I am wrong that is just Base Sauce in the Frying Pan is it ? Only you need a Curry Recipe to go with the Base Sauce now :)
Sorry if I am missing something but it sounds like you intend to just add Chicken to the Base Sauce. ???
Ah sorry - I forgot to mention that I have been following CA's Tikka Masala with the added Single Cream, Spice Mix, Garlic, Sugar and Tomato Paste. It's got a lot thicker than the curry base, but hasn't changed colour much as I have left out the red colouring in the tandoori masala mix.
I intend to add some of Pataks Tandoori sauce to it and some chilli powder when I finish this off tomorrow, I suppose that should make it looking a little more like a curry.
If I get chance I may get some red colouring but I didn't really see a point as it's just for myself currently and It's the taste that counts.
Thanks for the comments on the base sauce :)
;) Nice one.
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Fantastic, well done :D
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Well here is my update!
Finished off the curry and had it for tea...
Ended up adding more paprika, chilli powder, tandoori paste and peas & chicken and some more ginger :)
Pics below.
(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/5f15b5e57c32d2ab457040ccd33754f2.JPG) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#5f15b5e57c32d2ab457040ccd33754f2.JPG)
(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/a1e0a5a6139586e029b15b22dfca300c.JPG) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#a1e0a5a6139586e029b15b22dfca300c.JPG)
(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/bfcd1f24f7e0df4806bc876eac1fb0ad.JPG) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#bfcd1f24f7e0df4806bc876eac1fb0ad.JPG)
(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/702052a90ea95e2ac54eac816c207bbc.JPG) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#702052a90ea95e2ac54eac816c207bbc.JPG)
(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/53dd7103997354df8cc3f1664effeecd.JPG) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#53dd7103997354df8cc3f1664effeecd.JPG)
(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/0a9ac38635226c5c60d0a06c87ef0e0a.JPG) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#0a9ac38635226c5c60d0a06c87ef0e0a.JPG)
And was delicious - Thanks again to everyone who posts recipes and help/tips on these forums. Will be making more in the near future!
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Congratulations and welcome to the journey. How did it compare to your normal BIR dish?
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Congratulations and welcome to the journey. How did it compare to your normal BIR dish?
Thank you!
The sauce tasted very nice - Not sure if I would compare it yet, as I made it very mildly as others don't like it hot!
I guess the next step is to keep trying, make different curries and get my rice sorted out :)
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Loads of time and plenty of sound advice to be found in the forum 8). You'll soon be cooking dishes as good as your local BIR ;D. As for the rice, go and look at the the threads here and your rice will be sorted instantaneously!!!
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?board=86.0 (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?board=86.0)
Try mine or somebody elses. You won't be disappointed ;D. Keep us posted on how you get on along with some pics.
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Hi SteveMac555
Well done on producing such a good looking base and curry on your first attempt!
I know for a fact that my first efforts looked no where as good as yours!
Thanks for posting the pictures too.
Regards
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Loads of time and plenty of sound advice to be found in the forum 8). You'll soon be cooking dishes as good as your local BIR ;D. As for the rice, go and look at the the threads here and your rice will be sorted instantaneously!!!
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?board=86.0 (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?board=86.0)
Try mine or somebody elses. You won't be disappointed ;D. Keep us posted on how you get on along with some pics.
Hi Curryhell
Thank you! - I've just printed out some of the recipes from that part of the forum (yours included) and will let you know how I get on with them.
Hi SteveMac555
Well done on producing such a good looking base and curry on your first attempt!
I know for a fact that my first efforts looked no where as good as yours!
Thanks for posting the pictures too.
Regards
Hi solarsplace
Thank you! - I wasn't too sure what to expect with the first one, but now that I've done my first I am looking what to make for the second. I am thinking a Korma, but might end up making something hot instead, who knows :)
I am also looking for a good alternative curry base to make for the second batch in a few weeks time, not that the CA base isn't good (it's actually very easy to make and produces good results), but I would like to try out some others and mix things up a bit.
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There are some very good bases on here :P. The latest to be added is Abdul's which has had some good reviews. This thread contains it along with some of his recipes. A good read with some good results too 8)
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=5958.0 (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=5958.0)
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That looks good. Your base in the pot turned out with that classic red oil on top. Didn't get this when I made it:
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=3772.msg61187#msg61187 (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=3772.msg61187#msg61187)
Although, uour freezer portions look like mine.
Did you use CA's spice oil in the base?
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That looks good. Your base in the pot turned out with that classic red oil on top. Didn't get this when I made it:
Some bases are reluctant to give up their oil that's not to say that the final dish will not be just as tasty though :D. CA's base is one that doesn't have huge quantities of oil in it unlike some others (Taz's Base). You could always try cooking the base for a little longer to see if it will give up its oil. The end result looks spot on when compared to CA's pics and what i've produced ;). I'm sure you'll be happy with the finnished curry too. Enjoy :P