The base gravy experiment was a great success. Made Instant Pot chicken biryani, diluting the base gravy with water to cook the rice rather than the usual water only. Turned out great, well worth trying.  Having it again tonight, reheated with fried egg on top.

Robbo

I like his channel Robbo. Does some interesting stuff.

Rob

Quote from: martinvic on January 16, 2026, 01:40 PM
Guess most of us didn't want to mess our hair up. 

 

Rob

Skewers look beautiful. Can't cook on my grill outside right now. Today was -11 and that's deg F not deg C.  Really cold.
Trying something new tonight. Have Steven Heap's base and going to dilute it and make a biryani using that instead of water to cook the rice. Worth a bash.

Robbo

 

Rob

 

Happy New Year folks.  I made Steven Heap's base, pre-cooked chicken, tomato paste and onions and knocked out a few curries in recent weeks. Very nice dishes but still not quite the real BIR thing I remember from my UK days.
Going to be 0 degrees this weekend.  And that's Fahrenheit not Celsius. Look it up. 😂

On a business trip last weekend, found myself in St.Louis Missouri and on my own one night so found a local Indian place and for once decided NOT to have vindaloo.
Found this place a short drive from the hotel and ordered takeout.

https://www.hhstlouis.com/

I found a Karaikudi Curry on the menu, had never heard of it so in for a penny (or $16.99)
I ordered it 'spicy' as here in the US it seems hot curries are milder than I'm used to.

Absolutely fantastic dish, great heat level and full of flavor. A definite repeat to order when on the road again and also to try making it at home. Seriously good curry.
A bit like a Chettinad, fiery and right up my alley.

If you like heat, seek it out.  Not often I'm blown away by traditional Indian food in the US but this was outstanding.

Robbo

We've all been there Rob. 

Yep we were given crackers Rob. Guess most of us didn't want to mess our hair up. 
Brought our own booze though.