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Re: Three baltis
« Reply #130 on: October 04, 2013, 01:43 PM »
would you not be able to make your own tomato powder from sundried tomato Bob?

Sun dried tomato paste...I bet that'd add a unique flavour to a curry!

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Re: Three baltis
« Reply #131 on: October 04, 2013, 02:03 PM »
would you not be able to make your own tomato powder from sundried tomato Bob?

Sun dried tomato paste...I bet that'd add a unique flavour to a curry!

Indeed, but it could be worse... :D

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Re: Three baltis
« Reply #132 on: October 08, 2013, 02:49 PM »
Bob, Guess what i found today while tracking down some Kashmiri Mirch (thanks to Chewy). Only saw that size and they're

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Re: Three baltis
« Reply #133 on: October 08, 2013, 04:36 PM »
I hoped you picked up a couple for me Gav.  ;D  Where is the place?  I need to know.

Rob  :)

Good price for a copper based dish is that.

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Re: Three baltis
« Reply #134 on: October 08, 2013, 04:48 PM »
Ahmed Superstore in South Shields.  :)

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Re: Three baltis
« Reply #135 on: October 08, 2013, 04:59 PM »
Bob, Guess what i found today...

Well spotted! :)

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Re: Three baltis
« Reply #136 on: October 08, 2013, 05:05 PM »
Excellent!  Any chance you or Chewy could drop me a couple off in Birmingham?

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Re: Three baltis
« Reply #137 on: October 11, 2013, 03:32 PM »
100 Best Balti Curries Book arrived today.  Not a bad read. More baltis soon me thinks!  Just need a new base now.

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Re: Three baltis
« Reply #138 on: October 12, 2013, 10:52 PM »
Read 100 Best Balti Curries now. Get the distinct impression the restaurants mentioned (and there are a lot) have given absolutely nothing away recipe-wise on their base gravies, mix powders, and gm.  Instead, the authors have come up with generic mixes out of thin air, and every recipe in the book seems to refer back to these.  Still, good book for 1 p plus postage, and there are plenty of ideas; some of the starters look authentic too.

Rob  :)

Balti Towers in Halesowen are mentioned in the book.  Home delivery range for me.  Just had a TA from them.  Unbelievably (really) bad.  It's gone in the bin! When I calm down I will post a short review in the appropriate section.

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Re: Three baltis
« Reply #139 on: October 13, 2013, 10:06 AM »
Just need a new base now.


Bob,

i have the 2 things on my mind - base and gm. i'm going to combine the LB and BBComp bases and will post what recipe jumps out before i go ahead and make.

on the gm i'm thinking:

1) bay
2) green cardamom
3) anis
4) cinnamom
5) aniseed
6) fennel
7) mint
8 ) ajwain

to potentially add in later:
9) pimento/clove
10) rose petal

i've got fingers crossed for a taste of base on the Balti visit. not essential but would certainly speed up by offering a better route map.

 

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