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[Cory Ander]

peter's missing ingredient ie mustard oil may well be it for me too. it could even be as simple as black salt or msg.....methi, msg, cumin

I would stake the shirt on my back that it's NOT mustard oil or black salt.  These ingredients are common in traditional Indian cooking (for some dishes) but not BIR.

MSG is an ingredient that certainly was (and possibly still is) commonly used by BIRs.

Methi (dried) is commonly used by BIRs.

Cumin (white) is ABSOLUTELY FUNDAMENTAL to Indian cooking (traditional OR BIR).  It goes hand in hand with coriander and is an indispensable ingredient.  You will NEVER develop that BIR taste without it.

[joshallen2k]

I agree. A group "calibration" is a great idea. Unfortunately logistics dictate otherwise. For those close to ChrisWG's offer should try and take it up.

Cmon Jerry!

[chinois]

I agree. A group "calibration" is a great idea. Unfortunately logistics dictate otherwise. For those close to ChrisWG's offer should try and take it up.

Anyone near (north) london? Surely? I'm in

[joshallen2k]

Anyone near (north) london?

Sounds like its Fleet, Hampshire.

If I lived in North London (and yes I know the logistics /travel time) I'd be in like Flynn.

Its funny... lessons/cookalongs with BIR chefs have come up a few times, with few takers and excuses all over the map.

When you're thousands of miles away without a proper takeaway, seems like it would be a no-brainer for those within a 200 mile radius?

Come on guys. Need more breakthroughs...

[Cory Ander]

Sounds like its Fleet, Hampshire.

As I understand it, there are two proposals on the go Josh:

1)  Chris's proposal for a BIR chef cooking in his home (Fleet, Hants)

2)  George's proposal to have a "curry meet" where members cook and taste eachother's curries (venue to be announced).

Both are excellent proposals and it would be nice to see a few members take the opportunities up this time....I know I would be keen to if I was closer than 20 000, or so, miles away! 

[joshallen2k]

1)  Chris's proposal for a BIR chef cooking in his home (Fleet, Hants)

This sounds immediate. All England-based members should consider though. I assume the findings would be shared with the forum.

George's proposal to have a "curry meet" where members cook and taste eachother's curries

This would be the ultimate. Throw a few local BIRs in wherever the (assume UK) venue is. Give me minimum 18 months notice and I will be there... granted its less than 20k km.

I would love to meet George, JerryM, CA, SnS, Mick, Haldi, Unclebuck, Stew, Chinois, Curry King.... and the list goes on. Maybe Bruce Edwards would pay a visit.

- Josh

[chriswg]

I'm pleased to hear there is a lot of interest in this. They did say they could do it over 2 days which I guess would mean a day of base prep, marinades, bhajis, spiced oil, pastes e.t.c. then a day of curry cooking. It would be good to hear peoples thoughts on whether that sounds more appealing, or less.

If we let them know everything we want to cook they will provide me with a shopping list so we have every ingredient required.

My essentials are:

Onion Bhaji
Madras
Tikka Masala
Garlic / Plain Naan

If you are coming I'll ensure your preferences are catered for, if you can't make it then I'm sure we can try to fit in as much as possible.

Cory - they do a mean Mushroom Bhaji so you might be in luck if we have time!

[George]

I'm pleased to hear there is a lot of interest in this. They did say they could do it over 2 days which I guess would mean a day of base prep, marinades, bhajis, spiced oil, pastes e.t.c. then a day of curry cooking. It would be good to hear peoples thoughts on whether that sounds more appealing, or less.

If we let them know everything we want to cook they will provide me with a shopping list so we have every ingredient required.

My essentials are:

Onion Bhaji
Madras
Tikka Masala
Garlic / Plain Naan

This all sounds more promising now. Subject to the cost, I'll be interested in attending.

[peterandjen]

This sounds interesting, is there any chance of one of you filming this?

[JerryM]

CA,

given what u say i will re try the msg and also buy some white cumin - i could have been ill advised with the stuff i currently have.

George,

i feel i've got to know u and realise that no ill is meant only a passion for what we love ie curry. i'm happy to go with an option 2 as well as the option 1.

Chriswg,

i will send u what effectively set's out what i'm interested in - essentially my question is where am i wrong or what's missing. i'd appreciate your thoughts on it and if u think it would be useful to post - i've held back so far down to recent posts.