Topic: SnS's Madras using SnS's Base June 2008

[Derek Dansak]

Hi SNS, tried the madras recipe with my own base, and it was one of the best madras i have made in 3 years. great work sns. look forward to trying your next recipe. The main reason it worked well seemed to be the lack of commercial spice mix in the spicing. and also the replacement of salt with msg. and the garam masalla. A simple madras recipe, but deadly ! respect !  ;D 

[SnS]

Hi SNS, tried the madras recipe with my own base, and it was one of the best madras i have made in 3 years. great work sns. look forward to trying your next recipe. The main reason it worked well seemed to be the lack of commercial spice mix in the spicing. and also the replacement of salt with msg. and the garam masalla. A simple madras recipe, but deadly ! respect !  ;D 

Hi DD

Pleased you enjoyed it. The pinch of Garam Masala and MSG requires a little practice to get just the right amount ... otherwise it can be overpowering.

SnS 

[Derek Dansak]

Hi SNS, its the first time i used msg. i guess i put in around half a level tsp. maybe a bit less. does that sound the right amount? or is it too much. cheers DD

[SnS]

Hi SNS, its the first time i used msg. i guess i put in around half a level tsp. maybe a bit less. does that sound the right amount? or is it too much. cheers DD

For one portion of curry I probably use about 1/4 to 1/8th tspn (whatever volume I pick up between thumb and index finger - a pinch!)

 

[SnS]

... same with the Garam Masala!

[Cory Ander]

Do many BIR's actually use garam masala in their curries then?

Having said that, I agree that it can perk up an otherwise tasteless curry when added towards the end of cooking.....but I'm not convinced BIRs typically use it?

[SnS]

Do many BIR's actually use garam masala in their curries then?

Having said that, I agree that it can perk up an otherwise tasteless curry when added towards the end of cooking.....but I'm not convinced BIRs typically use it?

Don't know CA, but it appears that you've answered your own question anyway.

SnS 

[Cory Ander]

Don't know CA, but it appears that you've answered your own question anyway.

I think not...my question was, do many BIRs use garam masala?

[SnS]

... and your own answer was

.....but I'm not convinced BIRs typically use it?

However, I did ask my local TA over the weekend and yes they do use Rajah GM.

SnS 

[Cory Ander]

Oh, thanks for clarifying that then...  :-X

Now I'm convinced, but of what I do not know!  :

Do they add a pinch to their madras then?