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Photo upload not working from anything !  If you use Dropbox, add the image(s) to a Dropbox Paper document, access the latter via the public link, then extract the image URL(s) and insert them into one or more IMG elements.
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Photo upload thing not working from iPad still

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Lets Talk Curry / Re: 24 H with a Master Chef of Indian Cuisine
« Last post by Robbo141 on May 31, 2025, 06:11 PM »
Paneer is very straightforward and worth the time. I do it regularly with a gallon of whole milk. I bought the missis a cheese press the other year when we had a bash at making cheddar, but heavy pots can do the job too.
Chetna Makhan has a good video on it.

https://youtu.be/CD49ehg-gBQ?si=IPMPOMEXI2uORy2X

Robbo
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Hey BAJ
I recently made Julian Voigt’s latest base (a lovely thick consistency) with the intent of trying the madras recipe he posted. I’ve used his base twice now, with great results, but just winging it based on experience. I’ll get to the madras soon I think.
Today is lovely sunny 60 deg F in Chicago and lunch is Indian veg curry puffs. Made the filling from the Dishoom samosa recipe but just making a couple pasties in the oven. Will see if I can upload a pic once they’re done.
Glad to see the (very) few folks still here.



Robbo
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How are you all doing? Well I hope?

I have to admit that I haven't really been cooking many curries in the last 14months, mainly to do with moving house and health issues and nothing to do with convenience.  I am going to start looking back on here for some new inspiration though (Kashmiri Bob's stuff always looks fantastic and at the same time, a little off-putting that I never get near those standards if I am honest).

This last year has mainly been about getting my 'land' (more like Livo's herb patch I reckon) but I think a good size for an English garden these days, of slightly more than 3,000 sq ft (280 sq m.) into shape for growing year round produce. I also have a patio which is ideal for tomatoes/chillies and capsicum but that needs the wife's permission as it is currently for Gin 'Parties' most of the warm weather. :sad:

Anyway, I will try to be more regular (as we all should :uh what:) and see what you are all up to.. and if I have anything to contribute.

Regards,
BAJ
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Lets Talk Curry / Re: 24 H with a Master Chef of Indian Cuisine
« Last post by livo on May 29, 2025, 11:43 PM »
It depends upon the fat content of the milk.  Some people add extra cream to the milk, which I did on one occasion.  I can't really recall the yields I achieved but it would be somewhere around 2 - 3 litres at least I'd say.

Rik (Loveitspicey / Backyard Chef) says 250 - 300 g per litre using full fat whole milk.
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Lets Talk Curry / Re: Out and About in Manchester
« Last post by Kashmiri Bob on May 29, 2025, 10:31 AM »
Another video in the series:

https://youtu.be/GpHubVZzNq8?si=BbjWZX9rVhYLZHz7

Julian mentions at the end that next is the Sanam (Rusholme). I am getting quite excited.

Rob  :smile:

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Lets Talk Curry / Re: BIR supplies
« Last post by Kashmiri Bob on May 29, 2025, 10:14 AM »
Arrived yesterday. Just got the side plates for now, to look them over. Matte green. First impression, rather nice. Will get a full set. Glossy curry on matte. Good idea?



Rob
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Lets Talk Curry / Re: 24 H with a Master Chef of Indian Cuisine
« Last post by Kashmiri Bob on May 29, 2025, 10:01 AM »

I have made my own paneer a few times Rob.  It isn't too complicated at all, but it helps to have a press of some kind.  I used a small rectangular plastic trinket basket and a suitably cut piece of acrylic sheet along with a perfectly sized Railway electrical wire tensioning weight I had lying around.  You will also need a milk thermometer or just a candy thermometer.  What I found though, was that it is not really cost effective, unless you can get full cream milk at reduced prices.

Thanks livo, good tips. Will look into cost effectiveness. Cheese prices, in general, have gone though the roof here. The larger blocks of cheddar now have security tags on them in some supermarkets. Any idea how much milk I would need to make 500g paneer?

Rob

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Lets Talk Curry / Re: 24 H with a Master Chef of Indian Cuisine
« Last post by Kashmiri Bob on May 29, 2025, 09:42 AM »
Just going senile — it gets us all in the end !

Same as me, although I regularly do 5 typos a day.

Rob
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