I think that perhaps we should have a thread for those tried and tested recipes on the site that have proved over time  ( having been tested by the majority of the regular contributing group ) to be outstanding . Perhaps we could create the top ten of BIR recipes on this thread -  what do you think ?

Firstly, I am new to the forum so I would like to say 'hello!' to everyone.

I believe this to be a great idea. I can contribute to this as every weekend my GF and I try to make the ultimate chicken korma. We have not succeeded but look forward to trying George's synthesised recipe next week. Here is the recipe we have used from the curryfrenzy.com web site with slight modification.

The following recipe can de described as not a BIR korma. It leaves you with a sour taste which we tried to counteract by using ground almond powder and dessicated coconut. It did the job but did not provide us with a BIR korma.

Here is the recipe that we used:

2 Chicken Breasts Chopped into Bite Size Pieces
1 Tin Coconut milk
4oz Greek Style Thick Natural Yogurt
3 Egg Yolks
3 Tablespoons Mango chutney
Quarter of an onion finely chopped
2 Teaspoon Schwartz's Mild Curry Powder
4 Cloves Crushed Garlic
2 inches Root Ginger grated
1 Tablespoon Butter Ghee
1 Teaspoon Turmeric
1 teaspoon Garam Massalla
2 drops Almond Extract (Not essence)
2 Tablespoon almond powder
1 Tablespoon dessicated coconut

Make a paste of the curry powder and Turmeric with a little water. Fry the onion until translucent in the ghee then add the garlic and ginger and stir fry on medium until it just starts to brown. Add the curry paste and stir in and fry for a further 30 secs. Add the chicken pieces and seal well on all sides. Mix the coconut milk, yogurt, mango chutney and egg yolks in a jug and pour over and simmer for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked, stirring regularly. If needed add a little water to prevent the curry becoming too thick or dry. Now stir in the garam massalla and almond extract and cook for a further minute. Serve with the almond powder and dessicated coconut.

This recipe should be in the relegation zone of the chicken korma league table!

Has anyone agreed on a definitive BIR korma recipe for me to try next weekend?

Cheers,

- James