Topic: Peoples perception of the BIR taste-10 year curry house experience

[Cory Ander]

Hi Andy,

Thanks for you reply Andy. 

I understand what you mean about adding particular ingredients more than once!  Someone also recently noted how often the same spice is added, in a different guise, several times e.g. independently in the base, independently in the curry, in a curry powder or paste and, possibly, in a garam masala! (I know, I do it all the time!  )

Having said that, I guess some ingredients will add a different taste depending upon when they were added, how long they have been cooked for and the form in which they are added (e.g. garlic, ginger, tomato, chilli, etc). 

I also understand what you mean about how adding ingredients, such as garam masala, can affect the colour of the dish.  I think this can be either a good or a bad thing though e.g. adding garam masala to a tikka masala or korma can make it look dull, brownish and dirty.  But adding it to a madras (or similar darker) curry can make it darker and look more appetising.

I'm very  glad to hear that you are willing to post some photos!  I look forward to seeing them.  You simply can't beat them in my opinion!  Appearance is so very important to most people (I accept that YF is one of the exceptions).....just ask the food companies!!!  And look at the lengths they go to to make their products look more appetising than they really are (food colourings anybody?)!  :

I also understand what you mean about the  positive (albeit, possibly misleading) comments that are sometimes made on some of the photos here (probably on mine included!  ).....I'm sure they made with the best of intentions (i.e. to encourage) though.... 

Keep up the posts!  I wanna see some recipes for final dishes! 

Regards,