4 base sauces tested
I've been busy this week since finding this forum and have tested 4 base sauces. Here's what I think from all that I've tried. This has been a lot of work and I've really only chosen easier recipes so I can get a handle on this new boiling process. Anyway I hope you get something from this? I did when cooking all of them.
Best wishes.
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CURRY KING 9 - 10
Boiling method: This by far was the most simple and was the one I adapted for my own base sauce. This had a good aroma and was reasonably quick to prepare at home. This was the first one I tried and was fortunate enough to have some Fresh fenugreek which I added. The whole effect was wonderful and fully adaptable.
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,179.0.htmlWOODPECKER21 8 - 10
Boiling method: Just like Curry King this offered a lot of scope and was again a good base. I liked the extra carrot which gave some body and sweetness to it. Good measurement guide too which makes it a lot easier to replicate.
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,278.0.htmlDARTH 7 - 10
Boiling method: This huge one from Darth was pretty indistinct but it has so many uses owing to that quality. For however it had no depth of range which meant to me at least that more prep work on the other live end is needed. Very good however, just a lot of work for the home cook. Only gave this a 6 because of the sheer quantity of work.
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,674.htmlCHIPPY'S BASE SAUCE 6 - 10 (based on Stews Sauce)
Boiling method: No matter how folks might think on this I actually liked what I cooked and that does not happen that often. Its no way near perfect but I am sure with a bit of work and perhaps the deletion of the parsnip though very tasty and adding some FRESH Fenugreek I'll have something that I actually like to eat at last.
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=2032.0NEW BASE SAUCE: 5 - 10
Frying method: My this is bitter. Raw garlic doesn't appeal to me at all and that's all it smells of. Definitely needs roasted Garlic and some herbs to lighten it but the texture is in fact one of the best and it actually tastes very nice indeed.
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=1894.0ADMIN OR STEWS?
I'll be trying admins (Stew's Curry base next week) This looks way more authentic since cinnamon and Cardamoms are used. Sounds yummy frankly.
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=1488.0.html