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Lets Talk Curry / Re: The Glasgow Indian Takeaway Recipe Book by Alex Wilkie
« on: March 25, 2022, 03:42 PM »
No problem lads, I've uploaded copies to each of you

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Lets Talk Curry / Re: The Glasgow Indian Takeaway Recipe Book by Alex Wilkie
« on: March 24, 2022, 04:07 PM »
I've uploaded a copy of the book to your Dropbox Pakora King, hope you enjoy it - I'd say that as a fellow Scot the books base doesn't quite hit the spot for me (resulting curry too sweet) but the sides recipes are great, but give it a go and see what you reckon, you may be pleasantly surprised

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Breads (Naan, Puri, Chapatti, Paratha, etc) / Re: SP Gas Tandoor Naan Recipe
« on: November 27, 2014, 05:56 PM »
You're all more than welcome, thanks for the positive feedback  :)

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Lets Talk Curry / Re: It's all about that base ;)
« on: November 15, 2014, 08:44 PM »
small typo crept in

"onions, salt, tomato puree, oil, sugar and garlic can be found in all 10.

cumin, chilli powder, water, and ginger are found in 9 out of 10."

should have read

"onions, salt, tomato puree, oil and sugar can be found in all 10.

garlic, cumin, chilli powder, water, and ginger are found in 9 out of 10."

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Talk About Anything Other Than Curry / Re: Side bonus. Best ever fried chicken recipe!!!
« on: November 12, 2014, 08:25 PM »
we IT professionals are a competitive breed... ;)

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Talk About Anything Other Than Curry / Re: Side bonus. Best ever fried chicken recipe!!!
« on: November 12, 2014, 08:18 PM »
http://www.today.com/id/32543431/ns/today-today_food/t/thomas-kellers-juicy-buttermilk-fried-chicken/#.VGPAYslXt8E

Ingredients
  • Two 2 1/2- to 3-pound chickens (see note on chicken size)

For dredging and frying
  • Peanut or canola oil for deep-frying
  • 1 quart buttermilk
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

For coating
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Ground fleur de sel or fine sea salt
  • Rosemary and thyme sprigs for garnish

For the chicken brine
  • 5 lemons, halved
  • 24 bay leaves
  • 1 bunch (4 ounces) flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 bunch (1 ounce) thyme
  • 1/2 cup clover honey
  • 1 head garlic, halved through the equator
  • 3/4 cup black peppercorns
  • 2 cups (10 ounces) kosher salt, preferably Diamond Crystal
  • 2 gallons water

Preparation

For the brine (makes 2 gallons) The key ingredient here is the lemon, which goes wonderfully with chicken, as do the herbs: bay leaf, parsley and thyme. This amount of brine will be enough for 10 pounds.

Combine all the ingredients in a large pot, cover, and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring to dissolve the salt. Remove from the heat and cool completely, then chill before using. The brine can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.           

For the chicken Cut each chicken into 10 pieces: 2 legs, 2 thighs, 4 breast quarters, and 2 wings. Pour the brine into a container large enough to hold the chicken pieces, add in the chicken, and refrigerate for 12 hours (no longer, or the chicken may become too salty).

Remove the chicken from the brine (discard the brine) and rinse under cold water, removing any herbs or spices sticking to the skin. Pat dry with paper towels, or let air-dry. Let rest at room temperature for 1 1/2 hours, or until it comes to room temperature.

If you have two large pots (about 6 inches deep) and a lot of oil, you can cook the dark and white meat at the same time; if not, cook the dark meat first, then turn up the heat and cook the white meat. No matter what size pot you have, the oil should not come more than one-third of the way up the sides of the pot. Fill the pot with at least 2 inches of peanut oil and heat to 320 degrees F. Set a cooling rack over a baking sheet. Line a second baking sheet with parchment paper.

Meanwhile, combine all the coating ingredients in a large bowl. Transfer half the coating to a second large bowl. Pour the buttermilk into a third bowl and season with salt and pepper. Set up a dipping station: the chicken pieces, one bowl of coating, the bowl of buttermilk, the second bowl of coating, and the parchment-lined baking sheet.

Just before frying, dip the chicken thighs into the first bowl of coating, turning to coat and patting off the excess; dip them into the buttermilk, allowing the excess to run back into the bowl; then dip them into the second bowl of coating. Transfer to the parchment-lined pan.

Carefully lower the thighs into the hot oil. Adjust the heat as necessary to return the oil to the proper temperature. Fry for 2 minutes, then carefully move the chicken pieces around in the oil and continue to fry, monitoring the oil temperature and turning the pieces as necessary for even cooking, for 11 to 12 minutes, until the chicken is a deep golden brown, cooked through, and very crisp. Meanwhile, coat the chicken drumsticks and transfer to the parchment-lined baking sheet.

Transfer the cooked thighs to the cooling rack skin-side-up and let rest while you fry the remaining chicken. (Putting the pieces skin-side-up will allow excess fat to drain, whereas leaving them skin-side-down could trap some of the fat.) Make sure that the oil is at the correct temperature, and cook the chicken drumsticks. When the drumsticks are done, lean them meat-side-up against the thighs to drain, then sprinkle the chicken with fine sea salt.

Turn up the heat and heat the oil to 340 degees F. Meanwhile, coat the chicken breasts and wings. Carefully lower the chicken breasts into the hot oil and fry for 7 minutes, or until golden brown, cooked through, and crisp. Transfer to the rack, sprinkle with salt, and turn skin side up. Cook the wings for 6 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the wings to the rack and turn off the heat.

Arrange the chicken on a serving platter. Add the herb sprigs to the oil (which will still be hot) and let them cook and crisp for a few seconds, then arrange them over the chicken.

Note on chicken size: You may need to go to a farmers

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Lets Talk Curry / Re: It's all about that base ;)
« on: November 12, 2014, 08:01 PM »
thanks for the info each :)

my final findings are as follows in case anyone is interested in meaningless statistics ;) - in 10 ingredients lists...

onions, salt, tomato puree, oil, sugar and garlic can be found in all 10.

cumin, chilli powder, water, and ginger are found in 9 out of 10.

ground coriander, garam masala, turmeric, chopped tomatoes and coriander leaf are found in 8 out of 10.

paprika can be found in 7 out of 10 recipes, fennel in 6 and ground cardamom in 5.

cinnamon and lemon juice are only present in 4 of 10.

peppers (red or green) are only in 3 out of 10, the same as black pepper, fenugreek and green chillies.

cream, cloves, mustard seeds and yoghurt are in a mere 2 out of 10.

and finally the following ingredients only total one mention each:

beef extract, wheat flour, cayenne pepper, butter, tamarind paste, dessicated coconut, curry leaves, coconut milk, red lentils, spirit vinegar.

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Lets Talk Curry / Re: It's all about that base ;)
« on: November 12, 2014, 12:36 AM »
i've already searched ;)

dried kibbled onions gives a list of suppliers but not a description of what makes them kibbled...

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Lets Talk Curry / Re: It's all about that base ;)
« on: November 11, 2014, 10:13 PM »
forget surprising you, i've surprised myself!

first tin i looked at, lamb bhuna, "dried kibbled onions"

what the hell are kibbled onions?!  i've only ever heard the word kibbles being used in association with dog food adverts... maybe that's the secret ingredient right there ;)

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Lets Talk Curry / Re: It's all about that base ;)
« on: November 11, 2014, 08:40 PM »
i might surprise you yet! ;)

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