Topic: Ami's Curry

[goncalo]

Thanks DP!
I hope they are at least more fragrant than shop bought!

She added that the recipe for these massalas are in the curry nation book from madhur jaffrey, however, I thought I'd give it a try seeing as I'm unlikely to buy madhur's book or even grind these spices to her spec.

To quote:

I blend all my spices and have my own recipes. Always use these spices for my catering business.

My recipes can be also found in Madhur Jafrey's new 'Curry Nation' book.

[DalPuri]

I did a search when I first posted the link for her website on here. 


Bassar masala recipe

Ingredients
50 g hot chilli powder (or mild if you prefer)
25 g paprika
2 tsp turmeric
1

[fried]

Not to derail the thread but what's the difference between paprika and chilli powder (or should I say ground chillis ?

[Peripatetic Phil]

Not to derail the thread but what's the difference between paprika and chilli powder (or should I say ground chillis ?

Paprika is made from pimentos (sweet peppers); ground chillies from (well, you guessed), chillies.  In general, pimento is much much milder than ground chillies, but there are hot varieties (possibly blended, I don't know). 

When in doubt about a spice, start here.

** Phil.

[Peripatetic Phil]

Just read this :  at GBP 35-00 (

[goncalo]

I got an email from Yesmien, saying she miscalculated the shipping costs and that they were 3.50

[Peripatetic Phil]

First-class service indeed; I shall try to make a point of doing business with her in recognition of this.
** Phil.

[chonk]

goncalo, I'm very interested in your opinion in regards to the chaat. Have you tried this masala (but a different brand) before or will this be the first time? Let me know how this and the other two turn out to be (:

And DalPuri, forgot to thank you for the recipes. Will try out the Bassar soon (:

[goncalo]

Hi Chonk!

I have never used chaat before. I've used bassar and east end garam masala. Got any advice on what dishes to use chaat with?

[Peripatetic Phil]

Hi Chonk!

I have never used chaat before. I've used bassar and east end garam masala. Got any advice on what dishes to use chaat with?

Aloo chat and chicken chat are two classics, but some also advocate its use in a manner analogous to that of garam masala -- a small pinch sprinkled raw over a dish at the point of service.

** Phil.