Topic: lumpy korma sauce

[goncalo]

So, I tend to get the korma sauce a bit lumpy from all the coconut flour, which I generally throw in together at the same time. Is there any tricks to avoid this?

I suppose perhaps starting with 2.5 laddles of base instead of 2 could make it better, but thought I'd ask around for expert advice, seeing as I am getting a visit tonight and will be my first time cooking for non-family.

[Peripatetic Phil]

Never used coconut flour in my life (hate coconut) but might it be worth treating it like cornflour and making it into a medium-thick emulsion using cold base before adding to a hot pan (and then stirring not-stop until it is fully integrated) ?

** Phil.

[Malc.]

If anything I would start with less base rather than more. Add your sugar and coconut to the pan then add a small amount of base to mix into a paste, then add more base as you see fit, just like making a Rue.

[RubyDoo]

Whilst it is always detectable as a fine graininess I have never had it go lumpy. I mix to a smoothish paste with some warm water before adding to the pan then stir it well in.

[goncalo]

what I meant is actually graininess. Unfortunately, I don't have my sieve with me to help me separate the grainy bits from the get go

[Secret Santa]

If you don't like the graininess then use coconut-milk powder or a block of coconut cream. You are actually using coconut flour and not ordinary desiccated coconut aren't you, as that will definitely be grainy?

[goncalo]

If you don't like the graininess then use coconut-milk powder or a block of coconut cream. You are actually using coconut flour and not ordinary desiccated coconut aren't you, as that will definitely be grainy?

Yes, I'm using coconut flour (or so it says on the tin) -- the idea of using block coconut cream is a good one, however, then there is also the almond powder, which is also adds to the grains/lumps :-)

[emin-j]

Try this Korma recipe posted by George,very simple and makes a very nice Korma 
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,312.0.html
I use condensed milk rather than evaporated milk + sugar.
Sprinkle the powder accross the curry rather than 'dumping' it in one spot.

[DalPuri]

Try this Korma recipe posted by George,very simple and makes a very nice Korma 
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,312.0.html
I use condensed milk rather than evaporated milk + sugar.
Sprinkle the powder accross the curry rather than 'dumping' it in one spot.

Condensed milk!!    Banoffee korma?

[RubyDoo]

If you don't like the graininess then use coconut-milk powder or a block of coconut cream. You are actually using coconut flour and not ordinary desiccated coconut aren't you, as that will definitely be grainy?

I actually,use coconut powder (trs) but surely desiccated is even grainier than flour ? Another thread mentions this and refers to milling desiccated to make powder (finer).