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Title: Balti dish & Rice oval dish: which size?
Post by: Achille17 on September 23, 2012, 06:16 PM

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

Title: Re: Balti dish & Rice oval dish: which size?
Post by: curryhell on September 23, 2012, 11:26 PM

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. 

Title: Re: Balti dish & Rice oval dish: which size?
Post by: Achille17 on September 24, 2012, 09:11 AM

Thank you very much CurryHell! Already looking forward to your next reply...

Title: Re: Balti dish & Rice oval dish: which size?
Post by: Unclefrank on September 24, 2012, 12:55 PM

While you are waiting check these out http://dadibhais.com/ (http://dadibhais.com/)

Title: Re: Balti dish & Rice oval dish: which size?
Post by: Achille17 on September 24, 2012, 01:18 PM

The website you proposed looks fine, Unclefrank.

Except that I live in zone 4, which means a charge of 27? for the delivery...

Title: Re: Balti dish & Rice oval dish: which size?
Post by: Unclefrank on September 24, 2012, 03:34 PM

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.

Title: Re: Balti dish & Rice oval dish: which size?
Post by: curryhell on September 24, 2012, 09:09 PM

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

Title: Re: Balti dish & Rice oval dish: which size?
Post by: Achille17 on September 25, 2012, 01:27 PM

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...

Title: Re: Balti dish & Rice oval dish: which size?
Post by: curryhell on September 25, 2012, 04:54 PM

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