Topic: My Dhansak

[Mattie]

This is my new favourite curry! I recommend that if you havent tried this one yet - you give it a go soon and consider making it a day in advance as it tastes even better 24hrs later.  Made to spec using JB's base it was bang on BIR for me.  Goes well with a simple Indian salad.

[SoberRat]

Thanks for trying the recipe Mattie. I'm glad you like it. 

[ziggycat]

just made this to spec... had no deggi mirch so used kashmiri powder instead.

All other ingredients and measures done exactly per the recipe.

found the use of a whole lime way over powering though. could probably use half.

chicken tikka dhansak... I polished it off but not sure if this is my thing

[Garp]

Found a carton of SR's Dhansak in the freezer and had it last night. A nice reminder of what a lovely dish it is, even from frozen.....I was worried that the lentils would turn into soup during the defrosting/reheating process, but they held up pretty well.

I told Mrs G it was quite a mild dish, but it was a bit spicy for the good lady

[Wickerman]

Made this last weekend, and I have to say it's one of the best Dhansaks I've ever made.Even the kids couldn't get enough of this lentily wonder.
I doff my hat to you, sir.

[Garp]

Thought I'd give this thread a bump as made this tonight for the first time in ages, with some pre-cooked lamb.

Absolutely gorgeous  ;D

[SoberRat]

Thought I'd give this thread a bump as made this tonight for the first time in ages, with some pre-cooked lamb.

Absolutely gorgeous  ;D

That sounds like a good idea Garp. I am cooking curry today and I think a Dhansak will make a nice choice, I have some chicken tikka marinating as I type . I've never had a Lamb dhansak I have to say. How do you precook your lamb?

All the best

Rob

[SoberRat]

Made this last weekend, and I have to say it's one of the best Dhansaks I've ever made.Even the kids couldn't get enough of this lentily wonder.
I doff my hat to you, sir.

Thanks for trying it Wickerman I'm glad you enjoyed it.
All the best
Rob

[Garp]

That sounds like a good idea Garp. I am cooking curry today and I think a Dhansak will make a nice choice, I have some chicken tikka marinating as I type . I've never had a Lamb dhansak I have to say. How do you precook your lamb?

Hi Rob. I use Panpot's method here http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,3922.msg35424.html#msg35424 but miss out the chilli (prefer to add it as required).

I'd always struggled with lamb but this produces consistently great results

[SoberRat]

Thanks for that Garp.  I will give that a go sometime. I've never made a curry with lamb so it's on my to do list.

All the best

Rob