Topic: It Started with Mince n Totties...

[goncalo]

Have you tried anything else from them?

No, afraid not Goncalo. I only tried the prawn suka because it was chosen for me by Rob in the secret tests.
There was no balance to the dish, even with a squirt of lemon that Ali told me to add via email.
The recipe shown on youtube has to be incomplete. 

AH! I thought you meant you visited the restaurant. I am disheartened that they shared a mix powder and use a completely different one. Also that some recipes just aren't captured with method. They just go in at whatever stage they happen to be, rather than from the ground up.

[Malc.]

Ohh, did i forget to mention... the predominant flavour in this naga masala powder is.. . . . . you guessed it,
FENNEL  ;D

Interesting topic Frank. I was about to mention that perhaps you might ought to look at the naga masala, so that clears that up.

I don't think i've ever come across fennel powder but I do understand the sweetness in the flavour and as they are actually a fruit and not a seed, it kinda makes sense too.

I only have Aniseed in my spice cupboard these days as I prefer it to fennel. I'm sure I could use this but it might be a little overpowering, though the subtle hint of heat you get from it might work well.