Is oils separation in base gravy essential?

[Aussie Mick]

Thanks Chewy.

I will take that on board for the next batch mate.

The photo you have posted looks silky smooth in comparison to my effort, but I WILL get there.

Practice makes pefect!

At the end of the day, the curries taste fantastic, and the good news for me is that they can only get better.

Cheers Mick

[chewytikka]

Hi Mick
Just as a point of reference
I've uploaded a video clip of how my finished curry base texture looks.
Not a great deal of oil in there, but I only use 200ml max in my recipe to start with.

And even this finished base could stand another litre of water.

Hope this helps
cheers Chewy

http://www.southtyneside.com/sizzler/finishedbase.html

[Aussie Mick]

Thanks again Chewy.

I have noticed that too. i started cooking yesterday, and I did add more water to the base as I went along, as the curries were really thickening up very quickly. I reckon I got a good 6 litres out of this last batch. I cooked 9 curries yesterday. i have just cooked a triple version of korma, and I have put enough for 12 more curries in containers in the freezer.

Really happy with the results. Curry is tasty and the right consistency.

[natterjak]

Hi Mick
Just as a point of reference
I've uploaded a video clip of how my finished curry base texture looks.
Not a great deal of oil in there, but I only use 200ml max in my recipe to start with.

And even this finished base could stand another litre of water.

Hope this helps
cheers Chewy

http://www.southtyneside.com/sizzler/finishedbase.html

This looks the same as my last batch of slow cooker base. I might write it up as a separate recipe as it's a low stress method which eliminates fear of burning, over evaporation, etc and might be of interest to anyone who's not in a hurry to get their base ready.

I spotted cider vinegar in the background of the shot - what do you use this for chewy? I've never come across it before. Well I suppose it's always been there in supermarkets but I've never noticed it and wouldn't know what it's good for.