Topic: CA's Chicken Ceylon

[timeless]

Made this last night was very good indeed.

[JerryM]

johnny fow, timeless,

i have internal struggle on this one. i'm intent on trying it as i like the spec very much - my kind of dish for sure.

the only trouble is the sugar - 3 tsp per portion is a hell of a lot for me (no sugar in tea or coffee). i know CA says down to choice.

would appreciate your thoughts - how does the sugar sit in the dish - can it be reduced without spoiling the dish.

[Ramirez]

Although I haven't tried this recipe, I always find CA's recipes too sweet. I tend to add a 1/4 of what he states (e.g. with the Madras I only use 1/4 tsp).

[JerryM]

Ramirez,

many thanks. i'll settle on u're advice and start off with less and then add more sugar if i need. i need more base but hope to make this dish in the week.

[Secret Santa]

From what I've seen sugar is never added at the curry making stage, the sweetness comes only from the base.

It implies that the base hasn't been perfected.

Of course, that doesn't include curries where the addition of sugar is mandatory like CTM, korma etc.

[timeless]

I only added one tsp of sugar

[moonster]

Cory,

your Chicken ceylon is the first recipe i have tried from this site and i also made it with the spice oil.

i have been making currys for other ten years now and it is the first time i have come across a recipe for spice oil. Thank you that is the best curry i have ever made ;D.
i am looking forward to trying other similiar recipes from this site, any recommendations would be appreciated

[Secret Santa]

i am looking forward to trying other similiar recipes from this site, any recommendations would be appreciated

I'd recommend avoiding CA's curries because they are formula curries derived from Pat Chapmans' sorry efforts.

You should try Bruce Edward's. They are quite authentic.

[Willyeckerslike]

formula? , don't really understand that, are not all recpies a formula? 
Anyways I like em lol, although I like Dips too which suprised me , my standards must be low  ;D

[Secret Santa]

formula? , don't really understand that, are not all recpies a formula? 
Anyways I like em lol, although I like Dips too which suprised me , my standards must be low  ;D

They are low compared to mine, but this is becoming standard fare, so don't feel too bad.  ;D