Hope everyone can view both videos. The vindaloo one seems OK to me but let me know. Fairly new to uploading youtubees. They are unlisted (I think) as intended specifically for the forum(s). I know goncalo enjoyed this part of his trip to trip to Birmingham. There was plenty of good humour and banter going on during the day. Wait until you hear some of the comments from the missus.
. I think I may have to edit them out. Goncalo's query on whether there was any chilli powder going into the Ex hot is priceless though ;D. Really all great fun and Moike enjoyed himself too.
The day itself was fairly hectic. The previous day was spent on the cooking course at the Kushi restaurant, which was meant to be the highlight of Goncalo's curry trip, all the way from Ireland. Mine too. However, as it turned out, the course was pretty shambolic; it started at 1.00, and we were out the door by, I think, 3.15 - 3.30. Disappointing really, particularly for Goncalo who had invested a lot to come along. Anyway, after the course I got straight onto Moike to confirm he could make it the next day, which thankfully he could. We then whizzed over to my local TA kitchen to see what was going on. Chef's night off and the owner was having a go. This was good to watch. Next, it was back to the Balti triangle, this time to the Adil. Good grub! In hindsight I probably should have spent more of the evening prepping like a good un, for Moike's visit the next day. As it was I did manage to get some onions etc boiled up for the base gravy. Could have pre-cooked some chicken too, and checked I had everything needed, but it was half one in the morning already, and I was knackered. The plan was to pick Moike up at 9.00 am!
So next day I was running late (as per usual). We got to Moike's house at 10.00 and bundled him in the back of my van. Then, shopping at the Sonali supermarket on Coventry Road, and afterwards more shopping at an Iceland (for the best frozen veg in town). We also just had to visit a local bakery, for some naan breads (my idea). Then it was back (in horrendous traffic) to my house, during which time I managed to take a wrong turn, which if anyone knows the Birmingham roads is a really bad idea. I think it was about 12.30 when we eventually arrived. Moike spotted a bag of onions on the floor, and immediately entered Head chef mode. Calm, unrushed, and mega efficient. Incredible to watch! First job. Washing 1 kg of meat for a trad mutton shatkora bhuna. He then started washing the whole spices for it. More blurb when I can. Just uploading the Chicken pathia footage. This was a corker. To-die-for taste. I felt this was an absolutely outstanding dish.
Rob
Topic: Chicken jalfrezi vs Ex hot chicken vindaloo (Read 53703 times)
