Topic: SnS's Base Gravy June 2008

[Yousef]

The results are in and this has my seal of approval.
I made the madras curry last night and I have to say its pretty close to a BIR, my girlfriend thought it was spot on.

You really have to cook this one for the full 15 mins to bring out the flavour that are in the base....you must cook this one for the full length to maximise it plus add water to get the correct madras consistency.

Very impressed.
See the pics, i tried to copy SNS presentation but dont think i pulled it off 100%.

[SnS]

Great photos Stew.

We're all looking forward to your Jafrezi report now (using the new base of course).

 

[Gazza63]

Hi, cooked up a batch of this new base yesterday and have to add to the endorsements after trying the Madras recipe last night, though I did double the initial amount of the base to two cups as I like plenty of sauce that is not too thin, I also added two rounded teaspoons of a hot chili powder that I get from an Indian grocer here in Pattaya unfortunately he does not stock the Kasmiri mirch so I used paprika instead though he does have the MDH Deggi Mirch so might give that a go instead, only other change was to quarter up a fresh tomato and add it with the meat and thoroughly enjoyed it, I don't think this base would go well when trying a mild curry like a korma, I did try the original version with one which I felt also did not taste as good as the Dhillon base that I normally use but for hotter curries this is now going to be my standard base.....Cheers Guys

[joshallen2k]

Brings up a good question. To date, I've only had this base with some of the hotter curries (Madras, Vindaloo, Jalfrezi).

Has anyone tried it yet with a CTM or Korma?

[SnS]

I don't think it will be any good for a Korma either but it may be okay for a CTM.
Like Josh, I hope someone tries it out and reports back here.

SnS 

[JerryM]

i feel (from using the saffron) if u just leave out the 1 tsp of chilli powder in the base it will sort the "hotness" issue.

i'm planning to use the rest of the base (the reclaim 1/2) in CK's CTM on wed night so will report back - i think that extra touch of hotness will be spot on in CTM. i will have 2 teenagers as customers so going to be difficult to please (amazingly picky considering they can't cook).

[Bobby Bhuna]

The results are in and this has my seal of approval.

Looks great! A bit poncy though Have you joined SnS's federation against gravy scum now too? ;D

[Yousef]

Yep a bit poncy BB but if you cooking for the other half it helps to present it in that modern style, way too much rice looking back though.

Just remember when using this base to really give it a full 15 minutes of cooking on a high heat to ensure the full flavour is released.  Do not be scared to give it some when cooking.  Just add more base or water as required to achieve the correct consistency for the final dish.

Stew

[SnS]

When can we expect to see your Jalfrezi report using this new base Stew (with or without the 'poncy' rice - BB's only jealous - looked good to me).

SnS  ;D

[Bobby Bhuna]

(with or without the 'poncy' rice - BB's only jealous - looked good to me

Lol, it's true, the girlfriend says all my finished curries looks like a pair of bum cheeks! What could she possibly mean? :