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Accompaniments (Sauces, Chutneys, Dips, etc) / Re: Dipuraja's Mint Sauce
« on: September 16, 2012, 03:23 AM »
I tried this mint sauce today, but made several alterations to the recipe.  I had plenty of fresh mint in my garden so I picked a good amount and blitzed all the ingredients in a blender.  I also added a few sprigs of fresh parsley for a more intense green colour.  Possibly my brand of chutney was sweeter, because after tasting it didn't require any more sugar.  The fresh mint and parsley gave the sauce a soft but very appetizing green colour, so I decided not to mess with a good thing and left out the food colouring.  I know it sounds like a changed everything, but it tasted better than many I've had at restaurants.  The mango chutney is definitely the secret ingredient that gives it the BIR flavour, feel free to add fresh mint and still get a great results.

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Just Joined? Introduce Yourself / Hello from Ontario
« on: September 16, 2012, 02:44 AM »
It has been about a year since I moved back to Canada after living in East London for several years.  While there I became hopelessly addicted to BIR food and have been suffering severe withdrawal as there is no decent Indian restaurant or takeaway in my city.  I've been to all kinds of cooking websites, bought cookbooks, and watched youtube videos but absolutely nothing brought me close to the flavor I was searching for.  Last week I suffered my darkest moment when after hearing about a truckstop on the edge of town that was owned by some Indians drove excitedly to get my fix.  Unfortunately I ended up with a Jalfrezi made with stewing beef and jalapeno peppers that was swimming in oil and ran me close to $20.  I happened upon this website and after reading a few threads decided to make up a pot of Saffron base sauce and give your recipes a go.  Tonight I made some bbq tandoori lamb chops with mint sauce and a Jalfrezi.  I wasn't just impressed, I was blown away!  If I was served this up in a restaurant I would be a repeat customer.  Thank you to all the contributors on this website for revealing a goldmine of information, and restoring my sanity.  I'm a bit worried this could become a serious hobby.   

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