Seeing some pictures on this forum gives me the desire for buying some balti dishes and rice oval dishes.
The trouble is I don't know which size is the most suitable for single portions.
Would you advise these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stainless-Steel-Balti-Dish-handles/dp/B009BQ2BJ2/ref=sr_1_14?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1348419607&sr=1-14 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stainless-Steel-Balti-Dish-handles/dp/B009BQ2BJ2/ref=sr_1_14?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1348419607&sr=1-14)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Oval-Vegetable-Dish-Undivided-Stainless-steel/dp/B004EEMB9Q/ref=sr_1_26?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1348420555&sr=1-26 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Oval-Vegetable-Dish-Undivided-Stainless-steel/dp/B004EEMB9Q/ref=sr_1_26?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1348420555&sr=1-26)
Thanks for your help
Hi Achille. DON'T SPEND any money just yet. There are a lot cheaper and just as good options around. I'll provide a few details and measurements of my dishes tomorrow if somebody else doesn't put you right first.
Thank you very much CurryHell! Already looking forward to your next reply...
While you are waiting check these out http://dadibhais.com/ (http://dadibhais.com/)
The website you proposed looks fine, Unclefrank.
Except that I live in zone 4, which means a charge of 27? for the delivery...
Ok no problem didn't know where you lived but you can still get some idea of what can be purchased to help your curries look the part.
Sorry for the delay but had to get the tape measure out. Sorry about the imperial measurements, sign of age or refusal to give in >:(. I make no apologies for the curry porn though :P ;D
Anyway, standard size balti dish size 6" (15 cms) diameter both black iron or stainless steel
(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/9afad55f14fa1efadc63cf9d4c218b7d.jpg) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#9afad55f14fa1efadc63cf9d4c218b7d.jpg)
(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/3a69b864492c20fea84ca0e33f5f9160.jpg) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#3a69b864492c20fea84ca0e33f5f9160.jpg)
Standard stainless steel rice plate is 9"x6 1/2
(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/c526845e9a56efab709feb5cdd255bd8.jpg) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#c526845e9a56efab709feb5cdd255bd8.jpg)
Standard stainless steel serving dish 7 1/2 x 5 1/2" and the small vegetable dish 6 1/2 x 4 3/4"
(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/c0c50056526e1ad501a913b9584ce39e.jpg) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#c0c50056526e1ad501a913b9584ce39e.jpg)
(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/af3523c68a2a473ed889f4ca9ddf0169.jpg) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#af3523c68a2a473ed889f4ca9ddf0169.jpg)
The following dishes will hold two portions or one good portion with room to spare:
Handi dish 6 3/4" in diameter, copper and brass balti 7 1/4" in diameter, black iron balti 8" in diameter
(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/fa4c2f708dfdaa989647452ad0f15814.jpg) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#fa4c2f708dfdaa989647452ad0f15814.jpg)
(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/c2c2fc0f5a4154cdc04815e97d2c5c36.jpg) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#c2c2fc0f5a4154cdc04815e97d2c5c36.jpg)
(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/ee01d3189095a0c57dde1385f2a9bc21.jpg) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#ee01d3189095a0c57dde1385f2a9bc21.jpg)
The standar s/s balti dish is available for as little as
THANK YOU VERY MUCH CurryHell for your stunning pictures and all the details.
I now know exactly what to order. I still need to find the best deal for me, since the delivery to the Isle of Skye always remains an issue...
Ah, I'm understanding the problem now Achille. Unfortunately, there is a price to pay for living on an idylic island. In your case it's the P&P mate >:( . Hope you get what you want at a good price overall. Glad you enjoyed the "dishes" ;). We all tend to eat with our eyes and the presentation goes a good way getting you ready for a tasty dish. :D