Balti dish & Rice oval dish: which size?

[Achille17]

Seeing some pictures on this forum gives me the desire for buying some balti dishes and rice oval dishes.

The trouble is I don't know which size is the most suitable for single portions.

Would you advise these:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stainless-Steel-Balti-Dish-handles/dp/B009BQ2BJ2/ref=sr_1_14?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1348419607&sr=1-14

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Oval-Vegetable-Dish-Undivided-Stainless-steel/dp/B004EEMB9Q/ref=sr_1_26?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1348420555&sr=1-26

Thanks for your help

[curryhell]

Hi Achille.  DON'T SPEND any money just yet.  There are a lot cheaper and just as good options around.  I'll provide a few details and measurements of my dishes tomorrow if somebody else doesn't put you right first. 

[Achille17]

Thank you very much CurryHell! Already looking forward to your next reply...

[Unclefrank]

While you are waiting check these out http://dadibhais.com/

[Achille17]

The website you proposed looks fine, Unclefrank.

Except that I live in zone 4, which means a charge of 27? for the delivery...

[Unclefrank]

Ok no problem didn't know where you lived but you can still get some idea of what can be purchased to help your curries look the part.

[curryhell]

Sorry for the delay but had to get the tape measure out.  Sorry about the imperial measurements, sign of age or refusal to give in . I make no apologies for the curry porn though ;D

Anyway, standard size balti dish size 6" (15 cms) diameter both black iron or stainless steel




Standard stainless steel rice plate is 9"x6 1/2


Standard stainless steel serving dish 7 1/2 x 5 1/2" and the small vegetable dish 6 1/2 x 4 3/4"




The following dishes will hold two portions or one good portion with room to spare:
Handi dish 6 3/4" in diameter, copper and brass balti 7 1/4" in diameter, black iron balti 8" in diameter





The standar s/s balti dish is available for as little as

[Achille17]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH CurryHell for your stunning pictures and all the details.

I now know exactly what to order. I still need to find the best deal for me, since the delivery to the Isle of Skye always remains an issue...

[curryhell]

Ah, I'm understanding the problem now Achille.  Unfortunately, there is a price to pay for living on an idylic island.  In your case it's the P&P mate . Hope you get what you want at a good price overall.  Glad you enjoyed the "dishes" .  We all tend to eat with our eyes and the presentation goes a good way getting you ready for a tasty dish.