Secret Recipe Group Test

[Naga]

What an excellent report, CH, and you definitely get a gold star for the curry porn!

Great idea to do the side-by-side comparison and your efforts have certainly given me food for thought as I haven't had a go at CBM's Jalfrezi yet. I must have another look at the vid.

And I agree wholeheartedly with your comments about the methi leaves. For me, they are virtually indispensable in most of my curries and sides. I made some veg pakora the other day and the first few in the pan just weren't right. It was then that I noticed I'd forgotten to add the methi leaves to the batter and, once that was done, all was right with the world.

Nice one!

EDIT: Oops! Seems I HAVE made CBM's Jalfrezi recently if it is the LeSpice dish highlighted by Axe in the ABC of Balti thread. Thoughts of curry must be addling my brain. Or something!

[RubyDoo]

What an excellent report, CH, and you definitely get a gold star for the curry porn!

+ 1. 

[Unclefrank]

Nice report CH, great looking curries.
The one thing i like about CA's recipes is that they are very versatile. I have made quite a few of CBM's recipes from his book, can't remember if i did make his Jalfrezi, but will give it a go.
I will also try adding some methi to CA's Jalfrezi when i make it again.

Can't wait for the next one.

[Salvador Dhali]

curryhell, that jalfrezi looks gorgeous! I'm not sure the rice was part of the task, but IMO bombay aloo is a better match for jalfrezi

Thankyou.  Both were extremely tasty on both nights.  As for the bombay spud, i need to stop my waistline expanding at its current rate.  And the lack of a side was my contribution  ;D ;D ;D

Your willpower and capacity for self sacrifice know no bounds, CH! 

As said above, a most excellent and comprehensive report. Top work.

[natterjak]

Very good write up CH, you've inspired me to have a crack at a Jalfrezi this weekend, probably CBM's just because I have his e-book and should really work my way through all the recipes at some point.

[curryhell]

Thanks guys for all your comments.  Took me a while to get round to it but it was enjoyable, particularly whilst i sat there eating the fruits of my labours    All credit to the recipe providers for two nights offerings of top tasting curry  Decision now is to head to the pub or to the kitchen  or maybe both but in reverse order  : ;D

Your willpower and capacity for self sacrifice know no bounds, CH! 

I thought that too SD.  That was one hell of a scarifice leaving that brinjal in the fridge 

Very good write up CH, you've inspired me to have a crack at a Jalfrezi this weekend, probably CBM's just because I have his e-book and should really work my way through all the recipes at some point.

CBM's from his book is a very good call Chris.  That's the recipe I use.  I have looked at his two vids and i'm kind of inclined to have a go at those too 

[Micky Tikka]

You (moderated) CH how am I going to follow that up with my one tomorow.
with my secret recipe poppadoms  ;D ;D

[curryhell]

You (moderated) CH how am I going to follow that up with my one tomorow.
with my secret recipe poppadoms  ;D ;D

Having seen your curries Michael, i'm sure you'll definitely be in the area mate    I put it down to the jalfrezi being extremely photogenic and posing momentarily for the camera  ;D.  No editing software used to change the appearance either, as i'm far too lazy for that sort of paraphenalia.  WYSIWYG.  I've passed on the pub tonight, electing for the kitchen and an NIS and a few bottles of Leffe.  I may just follow that lot up with a nice drop of port or a bottle or two of fine strong belgium beer.  A nice Rochefort 10 would slip down well I think 

[Micky Tikka]

I bet your bedroom smells great in the morning   

[Kashmiri Bob]

Those jalfrezsis are to die for!  This confirms my suspicions that CH (and CA) are, in fact, both Michelin star chefs, incognito.

Rob