Why Ramirez? Because of statements like this:

QuoteI've made the madras from this book and it produces a reasonable curry, although I didn't use his base

So you reply to T445's reasonable comments regarding the book in quite a dismissive and arrogant manner, and then justify this by quoting a comment from someone else!

I'm all for reasoned and passionate debate - but if I'm honest your tone through a number of threads has been less than exemplary. However, I will of course apologise for my comments regarding Psychoville  ;D

New members to this site should be welcomed; I think T445's earlier post was a reasonable sharing of knowledge regarding this new book. You don't have to agree with his comments (it's obvious you don't), but I found your response to be a touch arrogant.

I'll now crawl back under my rock........

SgtP

Quote...Bhuna and Madras. both up to BIR quality.

SecretSanta generously replied:

Ah, you must be one of the "if it doesn't taste only of lemon it ain't a madras" brigade. The lemon is so overpowering it makes it unpalatable for me.

For Madras, Dave Loyden adds ONE slice of lemon at the gravy stage. I suspect you're talking hyperbolese. If not, I'm concerned.

On a side note: are you sure you're not a character from League of Gentlemen/Psychoville?

With respect,

SgtP

Quote from: telecaster445 on October 25, 2010, 08:26 PM
As for the tinned fruit, yes I saw it in Undercover as well. it does make sense as I have seen the odd grape floating in the Red Sea, although it is not a dish I'd choose. But if there is a dish on the table, its always worth a dip with some bread

When I lived near Brighton, my local BIR chef swore by condensed milk/tinned pineapple and juice [whizzed into a liquid] as an essential ingredient in his Dhansak. Best version I've ever tasted...

SgtP

Hi Telecaster,

I have heard of this spice - old curry house I used to frequent about 5 years ago used it in a marinade for quail, of all things!! Perhaps it's for the more "upmarket" establishments! [my old haunt was near Pimlico].

I'd be very interested in more info. re: this masala - keen to give it a try.

SgtP