Quote from: Sverige on January 01, 2015, 10:04 PM
Points for honesty Rob!

Well, I'll be honest too - thought the videos are overlong and not a good format for youtube, looks like an imitation of a tv cookery show. People watch TV cooking shows to be entertained (hence the larger than life characters), people watch youtube for practical info on how to actually cook. The format which works there is less fixed shot to camera, more cutaways, edited down, with captions and narration, etc.  Look at "CookedbyJulie" or "Allas Yummy Food".

Traditional indian recipes aren't really what most people are on this forum for, this place is all about pre-cooked base sauce and curries which are whizzed up in ten minutes flat, like restaurants do ("BIR" style).

Someone is spending good money on those videos, there's no shortage of production talent involved but I really don't see it working for you unless you can get a more unique offer in a youtube friendly format, 5-7 mins max!  Also consider steering Hari towards the BIR style as even a numbnuts like Julian Voigt (leviteish on YouTube) got 180k+ hits on a bad video of a bad recipe for base gravy.

My 0.00000002 million dollars supplied.

Sverige, thanks for the honest feedback...that's exactly what I'm after!

As you've identified, different formats and treatments appeal to different audiences. To be honest, we're experimenting as much as possible. Like Garp has pointed out, we also have the more punchy step-by-step versions on the website and YouTube channel. This is an example for the Lamb Madras:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUmxXCcntDk&list=PLiIFVnqAES7SO9hXJsN3I2hR7OTkoi_Mo&index=31

We have also scheduled group sessions where you can see Hari actually interacting with the budding chefs.

All that being said, I think you are absolutely right about finding a unique and appealing approach to cater for the YouTube market. I am open to any suggestions the curry-recipes.co.uk community might have. 

Hi George

I couldn't agree more! Please let me know how you get on with the Saag Aloo?

I have in fact tasted many of Hari's recipes. On occasions they've been expertly cooked by Hari herself; however, I've also cooked many myself. I've got to say, the results are usually outstanding! Well, always outstanding when Hari cooks them.

It's very difficult to name a favorite, but if I had to choose three, I'd go for:

Lamb Madras: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR_85reaTx8&list=PLiIFVnqAES7SO9hXJsN3I2hR7OTkoi_Mo&index=32
Pork Vidaloo: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHyAhkvfwHs&list=PLiIFVnqAES7SO9hXJsN3I2hR7OTkoi_Mo&index=34
Goan Fish Curry: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzKhthWcTII&list=PLiIFVnqAES7SO9hXJsN3I2hR7OTkoi_Mo&index=36

I will definitely get Hari to join and engage with the community here!

Thanks for the best wishes and positive feedback Garp! 

Hi Everyone

In the spirit of full disclosure, I thought I'd better mention that I'm the CEO of a digital agency called Jellyfish and we've recently gone into a joint venture with a very talented lady Hari Ghotra. I've got to say, this journey has propelled me into the world of authentic Indian cooking, which has been a fantastic discovery.

I came across this forum and thought what a perfect environment to get feedback on the Hari Ghotra proposition. Hari is on most social channels - Twitter, Facebook, Youtube (www.youtube.com/user/harighotracooking), Pinterest and also has her own site www.harighotra.co.uk.

I suppose, as curry lovers, I'd just be delighted to know what you think?

All the best,
Rob.