Topic: I am new curry amateur cook - need advice form proffesionals

[charlie.pl]

Hello i am about to start my adventure with indian cuisine, i am amateur and need some advice from you guys any help i would apprecieate

I have few questions:

1. Is it worth to buy Tikka, Tandori, Masala and other Patak's Paste that are aviable there ?
2. I was thinking about Mustard oil is it safe to use it in the kitchen ? Cause i read that this oil is for external use only ;<
3. Is it optional to use coconut flour instead of coconut block
4. I was broswering through forum and i couldnt find easy/good chicken Tikka Masala Recipe (I will start from something thats easy) would you be so kind to give me any link ?

and there is one guy on youtube i will give you guys link thats making chikken tikka masala takeaway style you think following this recipe will make good masala ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1wjyOdNdSw

Thanks for any help

[curryhell]

Welcome Charlie.  This site is a  good place to start your BIR journey.  We're a diverse bunch and we don't all hold the same opinions on certain things.  I'm sure others will chip in and help out with their take on the answers to your questions.

1. Is it worth to buy Tikka, Tandori, Masala and other Patak's Paste that are aviable there ?

Some people dislike intensely the flavour imparted by these pastes and use alternatives.  But many on here, including myself believe they do have a part to play in certain preparations used in BIR dishes.  These pastes, or similar are in common use in restaurants and takeaways up and down the country.

2. I was thinking about Mustard oil is it safe to use it in the kitchen ? Cause i read that this oil is for external use only ;<

This is an EU labelling requirement.  More information/discussion on this can be found by using the search facility on the site.  The oil tends to be used sparingly, and mostly in marinades

3. Is it optional to use coconut flour instead of coconut block

Coconut flour is used regularly in BIR kitchens in dishes like ceylon and tikka masala.  The block tends to be used when making a base sauce.  Initially, I would follow this practice but that doesn't rule out a little experimentation 

4. I was broswering through forum and i couldnt find easy/good chicken Tikka Masala Recipe (I will start from something thats easy) would you be so kind to give me any link ?

Probably  the easiest to begin with before you try others and start to develop the dish to your own requirements  / tastes
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,7662.0.html

and there is one guy on youtube i will give you guys link thats making chikken tikka masala takeaway style you think following this recipe will make good masala ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1wjyOdNdSw

Julien has done loads of videos of dishes, preparations etc as well as two e books. There has been both postive and negative feedback.  Check out the video section in the forum to see how other BIR chefs cook

[charlie.pl]

Ty for your HELP

One more question maybe last but who knows

mint jelly i live in Poland and we dont have this product in our stores, would you be so kind to give me maybe some recipe to this on your own in home ty much appreacieate

[Secret Santa]

Mint jelly is just a jelly with a sweet, mint flavour. You can substitute ground fresh mint and sugar, the jelly part isn't important to the recipe.

Or, if you can get a jar of mint in vinegar as we have in the UK, you can use that but you need to balance the vinegar with more sugar and/or drain it first.

[Peripatetic Phil]

mint jelly i live in Poland and we dont have this product in our stores, would you be so kind to give me maybe some recipe to this on your own in home ty much appreacieate

PLN 14-99 from the British Shop in Warszawa, Charlie :

        http://www.britishshop.pl/pl/p/Waitrose-Mint-Jelly-Essential-340g/903

Czesc !
* Phil.

[charlie.pl]

Thanks Dzieki* Karol

what about this http://allegro.pl/east-end-sos-mieta-i-mango-260g-i5088213225.html ??

[Peripatetic Phil]

Thanks Dzieki* Karol

Prosze bardzo   As to the mango & lime, I'm not sure how close it will be to the mint jelly with which we are familiar in the UK, but it may well be worth a try if it easy to source ...

** Phil.

[charlie.pl]

Could anyone look on those images and tell me if those coconout and almond flours are fine or enough grated

http://allegro.pl/maka-migdalowa-500g-migdaly-mielone-super-jakosc-i5191392944.html

http://allegro.pl/maka-kokosowa-bezglutenowa-500g-obniza-cholesterol-i5191406103.html
??

[Garp]

Look good to me, it will dissolve into a sauce anyway

[charlie.pl]

i bought food coloring red and yellow, but in gel and this particular product have glucose beacaue this food coloring is for cakes, creams ets question is if i can use it to curry ?