Hi Gary I have tried this sauce and it is very good! I agree about putting the garam masala in, it works! In some recipes it is added 5 minutes before completion or just before serving and it is too overpowering. Because the masala is added at the 2nd stage and has 30 minutes to simmer it is toned down just right.

I have now customized this recipe, here are the changes (not additions) I have made, not better just different:

Stage 1
3 (tennis ball size) onions. Whole tin of plum tomatoes, after blending pour through seive into pot. 1/2 amount of veg. oil, 3 cloves garlic (peeled), 2 celery stalks(chopped). Teaspoon ginger (chopped), 2 green chillis (chopped).

Stage2
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder, at the end of cooking stir in 1 300g can Heinz cream of tomato soup (it works and really adds a good depth of flavour!) then proceed as in original recipes.

I reduced the amount of chilli so it makes what I would call a mild base. When I make a veg. curry I can then add more at that stage or leave it mild for those who don't like hot curries.

Jeepster

Hi Curry King

Thanks for the link, I will be cooking this tomorrow will let you all know how I get on.

Jeepster

Hi Gary
Thanks for the welcome.
Last post didn't get through so I will try again.
Where on the site is Rajver's base sauce, I can't find it. The veggie curry sounds great. I also got my balti dishes from Asda, they are good.

best wishes

Jeeepster (lol)

Hi
This is the first recipe I have tried from this site...Success at last! I have been trying for ages to get this right, bought the Kris Dillon book years ago but didn't like that version, too bland. I got the ingredients from a major UK supermarket and can you believe there was no natural yogurt on the shelves the other day! I had to buy the Greek variety and hey it worked, I will use it again. If anything it was just a little bit too sweet for me so I added some lemon juice. Next time I make it I will just add half the syrup and top up with a drop of water. I also left it in the fridge for a few hours before using.

Thanks

Jeepster

Hi all and thanks for the welcome

Curry Queen, my fave BIR dish at the moment is mushroom dopiaza but from my local takeaway it is, Balti sauce with rice, naan, pops and mint dip, yum.

Jeepster

Hi all
what a fantastic site. Just when I thought it was hard to find good recipes, I am now spoilt for choice!
My first curry was from a supermarket quite a few years ago (it was dehydrated stuff in a box yuk!) didn't have one for ages after until dicovered a BIR and have never looked back; totally addicted! I have been veggie for 12 years now and there is so much choice with this type of food unlike the usual pub options 'veggie lasagne' and 'pasta bake' (Screeeeem!) I am going to start with one of the many base sauces, can't wait!

Jeepster