thanks for all your replies. I have made a lot of garlic paste in the past and it has stayed white till I have used it all up, the only diference this time was I didn't add any oil so i am thinking this was the problem.

Thanks again

hi there
tried this dish last night and it was the best Bhuna I have tasted, exectly how it tastes in my local, the consistency was perfect and the taste was smooth.

Thanks

Hi Gary - good to see you here I'm working my way through Julian's e-book too, so perhaps we can compare notes?

It's been a while (maybe 15 years?) since I ate curry further north than Brighton - but was at Uni in Huddersfield in the 80s, so explored the fleshpots of Leeds, Manchester etc. at the time - seemed to me that the more northern curries were somewhat less adjusted to what was perceived as the 'British' taste, because there was a far larger ethnic population 'oop north' than 'darn sarf'. Of course, that's probably no longer the case, and my experience is out of date. I remember being blown away by a 99p keema curry from a tiny, formica clad 'caff' at the end of our street - those were the days!

Jo

 Hi Jo
I made the 3litre version of the c2go however where he said to wait till you can push your knife through the onions and carrots with no resistance before you get that tangy smell ( after 25mins ) it took me 90 mins before I could do that and I didn't seem to get that smell, so I hope I didn't spoil it. I didn't use the pressure cooker either

Hi, like darkginger i am also a member of another popular curry site, however I have only been a member for about 4 weeks, I am totally new to making curries and and really keen and eager to replicate that Indian restaurant taste. I found this site through a you tube video and cannot wait to see what it offers.
I have just purchased Julians e-book and only yesterday produced 3 litres of his C2Go base gravy, so I hope this will do.
From what I have learned in my short time is that curries taste different in different parts of the country. I am from the midlands (Wolverhampton) so if anyone can point me in the right direction I would be much appreciative.

Gary