Topic: Darth's Base (1st attempt) + Chicken Tikka Masala

[Jeera]

Wow that looks f***in fantastic.

[JB52]

Cheers Jeera, was inspired by Curry King's pics and wasn't disappointed. Was surprisingly easy to make as well, can't wait to have a go at some more recipes - think it'll be a Korma next!

[JB52]

Hi George, would be greate to have some sort of get together but know how hard these things are to arrange! Guess we'll have to make do with the pics for now 

[mike travis]

I have spent most of this evening making this base sauce and I must say its superb. This from a bloke who has only done the KD base until now. My problem now is what curry to make with it?? I like a Madras, my wife likes a Rogan Josh. Any ideas guys?? I am gonna leave the base in the pan overnight and cook a dish tomorrow..regards....mike ;D ;D

[CurryCanuck]

Hi Mike ,
This has to be my all time favorite rogan gosh recipe...as for the madras check out the index recipes on the site - Darths' base will work well with any of them !

Rogan Josh Recipe

Ginger/Garlic Paste:
1 inch cube of fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
1 whole bulb of garlic, peeled
3 tablespoons water

The Meat:
10 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 lbs of lamb shoulder or stewing steak, diced and trimmed of excess fat ( better if done in the crockpot )

Whole Spices:
2 bay leaves
8 whole cloves
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
12 whole green cardamom pods
2 inch stick of cinnamon

Other Ingredients:
2 medium onions peeled and finely chopped
375 gm plain yoghurt
14 oz crushed tomotoes

Ground Spices:
1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
2 teaspoons ground cumin seeds
4 teaspoons red paprika
? teaspoon hot chili powder
1 teaspoon tumeric
1 teaspoon salt

Additional Spices:
Ground black pepper
? teaspoon garam masala



Method


Firstly, make the ginger/garlic paste by blending the ginger and garlic together in a food processor with a little water until it is a puree.

Secondly heat the vegetable oil in an ovenproof casserole dish over medium-hot heat, then batch fry all the diced meat, setting aside when lightly browned.
( or pre-cook in crockpot with stock ) - reserve all liquid stock .

Add the chopped onions to the pan  and  fry for 5 minutes or so until the onions soften and turn light brown .

Add the whole spices to the hot oil and stir for just a few seconds until the bay leaves take on some colour.

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Add the ginger/garlic paste, fry and stir for about 30 seconds.

Add the ground spices and salt to the mixture, stirring for a further 30 seconds.

Add the browned meat .


Now add the yoghurt to the mixture a spoonful at a time, thoroughly stirring in each spoonful. When all the yoghurt has been added, fry the Rogan Josh for around 5 minutes.

Add reserved stock to the mixture. Lamb needs half a pint, beef needs three quarters. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes if the meat was cooked in the crockpot .

If not using a crockpot -
Cover the casserole and then transfer to the oven. Lamb needs about one a half hours and beef two and a half hours, at 160?C. until the meat is tender. Stir the mixture frequently, adding a little water if necessary to ensure it does not dry out.

At the end of cooking the sauce should be nice and thick, if necessary you should boil off any excess liquid.

Finally stir in the garam masala and black pepper into the Rogan Josh and garnish with chopped cilantro and slivered almonds .

[laynebritton]

Well done  JB52 CTM looks superb 

I am gonna leave the base in the pan overnight and cook a dish tomorrow

Hi Mike
I do hope your gonna put it in the fridge preferably in a plastic container it would be a wise thing to do.
Layne

[Curry King]

Looking good, i'm going to have to make one myself this weekend now