Topic: Original versus BIR

[smokey69]

Hi All
My 1st question; do we all strive for BIR recipe replication?
My 2nd question; how many of us have tried an 'original' recipe?
3rd question; do original recipes take back seat to BIR recipes?
cheers
Cleggy 

[chipfryer]

OOOOOOO Canna canna? ;D

I'm looking for something that tastes really good. It is more-ish, well spiced and can be had as hot as you want it to be.

For me? I've been cooking from scratch for a while and have to admit ignorance crept in a little.

Questions?

1. Me? Anything that tastes really darned good!
2. I have with varying results.
3. Unfortunately and from my point of view yes.

Personally I'm into all types of cooking but Indian food is my love. I like Chicken dishes like Chicken saag and Makhini along with my hotter meals. I like to test, taste and meld.

I love food and cooking and Madras/Vindaloo/Masala are but a trifle of Indian dishes.

VERY GOOD QUESTIONS.
Best regards.
 
Cheers Cleggy

Hi All
My 1st question; do we all strive for BIR recipe replication?
My 2nd question; how many of us have tried an 'original' recipe?
3rd question; do original recipes take back seat to BIR recipes?
cheers
Cleggy 

[Cory Ander]

Hi Smokey,

Welcome to cr0 

All contributions are gratefully received, so please dont be shy in coming forward 

To answer your question, I think it is fair to say that the main aim of cr0, as a site, is to reproduce British Indian Restaurant (BIR) curries at home. 

In this context, "BIR" recipes and techniques are the main focuse rather than "tradional" Indian recipes and techniques.

However, you will see that we also have a section for traditional recipes (and also Chinese and Thai recipes) and all contributions in these areas are also most welcome.

[Secret Santa]

1st question; do we all strive for BIR recipe replication?
2nd question; how many of us have tried an 'original' recipe?
3rd question; do original recipes take back seat to BIR recipes?

1.Yes.
2.I have but only ones that I have made myself and I prefer BIR style.
3.Yes, the forum was set up specifically to try to emulate BIR recipes.

[chipfryer]

Sorry I didn't mean to stir the applecart with my reply. I thought it was a generalized question and not about this forum in particular?

Best.

[smokey69]

I actually meant it as a general question. upto recently i have mainly been more of a traditionalist when it comes to my recipe's. my wife loves either but my mates took more convincing, always expecting patak's type sauces when they come round to mine. i always use fresh spices kept airtight for a few months only then ditch them and regrind some more. i love fresh curry leaves. they take a little getting used to; their aroma being somewhat alien and not really what you expect from a curry pan. but they work!
i only eat out when i know it to be good, better than i can do at home, which without appearing bigheaded does not happen a lot. i consider cooking and preparing curries as one of my hobbies (the other being cycling which helps counter the cooking!!) and like nothing more than to have an afternoon on my day off sorting out a couple of batches of curry to freeze. sometimes ya need a good meal prepped fast so either out of the freezer or quickly made up from homemade paste in the fridge - it doesn't matter to me as long as it tastes good, because we all cook with heart and soul to try attain the best results everytime and i dont know about anyone else here but i get so deflated if it just isn't right. but thats how we've probably all learnt to cook, trial and error. i'll still cock up but it aint half fun doing so.
Cheers
Cleggy

[chipfryer]

Fantastic post Cleggy! 

Cannot fault that at all and although you may be light years in terms of experience from me it's wonderful to hear honest straight talk.

Very best wishes. 

i'll still cock up but it aint half fun doing so.
Cheers
Cleggy

[Yousef]

I agree Cleggy,

Even though i have cooked some curries which are 95% the same as a BIR i can not do it all the time, this frustrates me a lot, especially when you get to see a BIR kitchen, its nothing special...and as far as i know the is no secret spice or ingredients, its just technique, intense heat and knowledge of spicing.

Still ill keep on trying and keep on having fun..

Stew

[gilligan]

Hi Smokey,

To answer your question, I think it is fair to say that the main aim of cr0, as a site, is to reproduce British Indian Restaurant (BIR) curries at home. 

In this context, "BIR" recipes and techniques are the main focuse rather than "tradional" Indian recipes and techniques.

However, you will see that we also have a section for traditional recipes (and also Chinese and Thai recipes) and all contributions in these areas are also most welcome.

Does anyone here know a forum that actually deals with authentic Indian cooking?

TIA

[Secret Santa]

There are literally hundreds of authentic indian cooking sites, you're spoiled for choice really. Google for things like Gujerati recipes, Punjabi recipes etc.