Topic: Mick's/Taz's Curry Base Gravy

[Madrasandy]

it's always a good feeling when a good curry is spot on

The best feeling

Well done Jontoman, great base is mick/taz's

[littlechilie]

MA, I'm cooking myself up a feast for tomorrow, hope to post my efforts in the appropriate place Will be working on my Naan tonight.

[Edwin Catflap]

Hi

I've made a madras with this base twice now. The first one was great but the second didn't seem to release any oil and then it tasted greasy as if the oil was suspended in the sauce. Anyone know what I could have done wrong? I did use about 50 per cent more base to have more sauce as the first time it ended up a bit dry

Ed

[Secret Santa]

Hi

I've made a madras with this base twice now. The first one was great but the second didn't seem to release any oil and then it tasted greasy as if the oil was suspended in the sauce. Anyone know what I could have done wrong? I did use about 50 per cent more base to have more sauce as the first time it ended up a bit dry

Ed

Apart from the extra base did you use any other ingredients in the second attempt? In particular any that could lead to increased emulsification such as coconut powder?

[Madrasandy]

Edwin, try putting a pan lid on and give it a blast on high heat for the last 30 seconds, oil should separate 

[ExpatBride]

I'm going to make this later today with pre-ground coriander and cumin.

Would the seasoned curry chefs among us recommend going with with a 1:1 ratio or scale it back to say 2:1 to account for using ground spices instead of whole?

Edited to say:  Nevermind, I found my answer on page 7.  Carry on!

[Edwin Catflap]

Hi guys sorry about the tardy replies but:

SS - no extra ingredients
MA - yeah I will do that as I do when I make CT,s madras

Cheers

Ed

[mickdabass]

I would try watering the base down slightly first

Regards

Mick

[KormaDown]

I made this base last night and I am really looking forward to trying the Dopiaza!  I like the amount of oil as it should give good caramelization. The idea of not using oil in the main curry is a great compensation so that it does not end up too heavy!

Thanks!

[Secret Santa]

The idea of not using oil in the main curry is a great compensation so that it does not end up too heavy!

Not really as if you use oil to make the curry the base sauce doesn't need to be overly oily so both methods work out equal in the end. And, of course, when the curry is finished you can always spoon off any excess oil that is released (as it will be if cooked properly).