Will be making some battered masala fish for New Year's eve. Going to have it with chips too! Washed down with a glass (or two) of Boddingtons bitter.

Rob

You know how to live Rob    And  a fish supper with a difference ! Boddis - not the beer it once was sadly   What base did you use for the madras by the way??  I may just have to make a CT old style madras myself for old times sake, with rice of course 

Appearance alone that scores 10/10.  Looks straight out of the take away.  I've no reason to expect it didn't taste as good as it looked, obviously depending on your expectations for a madras.  And there are a variety of views on how a madras should  taste    I certainly would have been very happy to taste test it for you.  New Year's resolution for you - no crinkle cut with your curries !!  Whilst crinkle cut are my preference, they are never to be seen on the same plate as curry.  Maybe it's a northern thing like warm pork pies with mushy peas and sliced picked onion    Keep posting the stunning efforts from your kitchen mate.

But he was a Northerner, wasn't he ?  In which case he knew no better ... !

Not sure whether to go with boiled rice or crinkle cuts.

D@mn your eyes, Sir — may you rot in hell for all eternity for even considering the idea of contaminating an old-school BIR chicken Madras with potato chips !  P.S., Merry Christmas !

Had a go at an old school madras.  A lot taken from Chewy's Madras YouTube video.  Made a few changes.  Cold base.  Recycled oil.  Fresh lemon juice/zest.  No Kasoori methi.  To be honest I don't particularly like the stuff.  It doesn't bring anything useful here, imo.  No Worcester sauce either.  Instead, added a cap full of dark soy.  Almost indiscernible, but definitely adds something good.

In the past, when trying to make the gravy flock cooked lid on with vent covered, high heat, hoped for the best.  This one was made in a small sauce pan with the lid vent open.  150 ml oil (per portion).  Med/high heat.  No rush.  Much more controllable.  Tip off the excess oil when done/happy.

Have some left for this evening.  Not sure whether to go with boiled rice or crinkle cuts.

Merry Christmas!

Rob