Topic: Three baltis

[Kashmiri Bob]

I can't wait any longer.  Base gravy warming up, right now.  Orange coloured curries are my speciality. Madras is my speciality. What can possibly go wrong?  If it does go completely pear-shaped, there's always Mr. Naga.  One way or the other I'll by having home-made tonight!

Rob 

[Kashmiri Bob]

Balti chicken madras vs Balti chicken:
 




Pictured stone cold.  I'll need to warm them up a bit for further analysis/autopsy, but this already looks likely to be a lengthy case/investigation.  Fortunately there are others making further enquiries.

Rob 

[curryhell]

The evidence in the foil containers is a  fair indicator that progress is being made to crack the case.  I wish i was nearer so i could indeed tamper with the evidence to see if it was admissible  ;D

[Kashmiri Bob]

There have certainly been significant developments Dave.  But some of the important statements of aroma failed to materialize.  The case is adjourned pending re-evaluation of their whereabouts.

Rob 

[mickdabass]

Rob
Did you add some more gm towards the end of cooking maybe just after/during the final reduction?
Rgds
Mick

[Invisible Mike]

mickdabass,

where on earth did you get you're lovage seeds - i've exhausted all my local places. will pm you many thanks.

I will post them tomorrow Jerry.
Got them from an Asian friend who wholesales my potatoes and onions around Brum. Hes recently opened his own shop on the Soho Road and gave me a massive selection of spices that he stocks in his new shop as a christmas pressie. I will post a photo in a bit. Actually, while I was sifting throught the packets, I found the Lovage seeds and to my suprise, the packaging calls themLovage or  Ajwain seeds too (TRS Brand). I also have a pack of East End Ajwain seeds and they look and smell identical

Hi guys great thread. I too would love to crack the balti! Lovage and Ajwain are the same thing I use them in my samosa dough. They give a real extra "something". Have you tried Raja Brothers on Ladypool Road? they seem to have everything!

MM

[Kashmiri Bob]

Is anyone familiar with the book: 100 Best Balti Recipes?  Discussed here back in 2005.

http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,430.0.html

Very interesting.  Apparently the/a Kyber Pass Balti chicken tikka masala recipe includes Patak's Kashmiri paste, of all things.  Well I never!  You can download parts of the book via the link.

Rob 

[mickdabass]

Rob
Check this link too

http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,2542.0.html

[Kashmiri Bob]

Rob
Did you add some more gm towards the end of cooking maybe just after/during the final reduction?
Rgds
Mick

Yes Mick. GM in early and late. I used this one for the Balti chicken:

http://www.indiancurryrecipes.com/2010/05/balti-garam-masala-a-balti-variation-of-garam-masala/

This resulted in a nice dish, but it didn't scream balti quality at me.  Made with Kushi base, Kushi spice (both minus Kushi GM, because no one knows what it is) and Kushi pre-cooked chicken.  Good balti, but not a Kushi balti by a long way.

Will be having the Balti chicken madras tonight.  This is my version of the Adil. I've had a little taste and the flavours aren't jumping out like they should be.

Rob 

[Kashmiri Bob]

Rob
Check this link too

http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,2542.0.html

Looks very good. Just ordered the book from Amazon for a penny plus postage.  Hope there's a lot more GM recipes in it or it's back to square one again.  That recipe for the Khyber Pass doesn't look right to me.  1 tbsp of dried methi.  I don't think so. And there was some soy sauce in it.  Perhaps it's a different Khyber.

Rob