Tonight's Dinner: SoberRat's Chicken Tikka Dhansak

[Naga]

I try not to be too hidebound with my curries, and I like to try out variations on a theme whether it's BIR, Traditional or a fusion of the two.

I liked the look of SoberRat's Dhansak pictures and recipe, so that was enough for me to give it a go.









The verdict? Excellent curry! Nice and light and saucy, with a good mouth heat and a sideways tang from the lime juice. The chilli heat wasn't sweat-inducing, and the dish could certainly bear more burn, but I wouldn't be tempted to go for overkill on this one. Perhaps a couple of split Bird's Eye chillies would retain the freshness without overpowering the taste. I certainly enjoyed it just as it was.

I think this has just become my favourite Dhansak recipe, which is just as well as I have a second portion sitting in the fridge for tomorrow.

[curryhell]

   Just as i was contemplating going to the pub, I see this curry porn.  That looks so tasty Naga.  Think you have done SoberRats recipe justice there mate.  The recipe is certainly getting a lot of positive feedback and is a real looker too 
I suppose i'll now have to get the pans out and cook curry  :  No vindaloo though.  The journey has hit a roadblock for the moment and i've eaten four already over the last ten days or so    Time to be creative and start work on the chicken and meat tikka rezala   ;D

[SoberRat]

Those photos look great Naga. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I think a couple of little hot chillies in it would be nice and give a bit more heat while keeping the balance of the dish. Nice of you to say it's your favourite Dhansak. Did you make a single portion or did you double it up? The single portion I find is quite large anyway.

[Stephen Lindsay]

Great looking curry there Naga!

[Naga]

  Just as i was contemplating going to the pub, I see this curry porn.  That looks so tasty Naga.  Think you have done SoberRats recipe justice there mate.  The recipe is certainly getting a lot of positive feedback and is a real looker too 
I suppose i'll now have to get the pans out and cook curry  :  No vindaloo though.  The journey has hit a roadblock for the moment and i've eaten four already over the last ten days or so    Time to be creative and start work on the chicken and meat tikka rezala   ;D

Four vindaloos in 10 days, mate? I wouldn't want to clean your cage out lol!

Nothing wrong with a Rezala - Chewy's version is on my regulars list. Nothing wrong with SoberRat's Dhansak either - very tasty indeed! Not sure it would have kept me out of the pub, mind you...

Those photos look great Naga. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I think a couple of little hot chillies in it would be nice and give a bit more heat while keeping the balance of the dish. Nice of you to say it's your favourite Dhansak. Did you make a single portion or did you double it up? The single portion I find is quite large anyway.

I thought it was a very good curry, SR. I made a double portion, but I didn't double the ingredients up. Experience (trial and error!) has taught me to increase the ingredients by only 50% when making a double portion from a single portion recipe. Nothing scientific about it, but it works for me.

Thanks for posting the recipe. I'm looking forward to part 2 tomorrow!

Great looking curry there Naga!

Thanks, Stephen! I always value your opinion. I think it's a pretty good recipe and a doddle to knock up.

[Madrasandy]

Lovely bit of porn there Naga 

[Naga]

Cheers, MA!

[Curry Barking Mad]

Cracking looking curry Naga.
I'm also loving the use of chopped coriander stalks in the garnish. Little pockets of fresh coriander flavour as you work through the dish.

[Naga]

Grateful for your comments, Mick! I agree completely about the coriander stalks - little flavour bombs. I would normally keep the the thickest part of the bare stalks for inclusion in a base gravy, but I think its a waste just to use the leaves. Plus, I'm too lazy to strip the stalks if truth be told!

[Madrasandy]

I like to add stalks earlier in the cook and just use leaves as garnish, lovely