Topic: Curry base without onions

[976bar]

Hi Cory,

I've never heard of Watson, but I have heard that the original Bhuna recipe originated from Pakistan not India.

I don't know how accurate that is, but Bhuna if done correctly has to be one of the most flavoursome curries of all time, if not by heat.....

What are you're experiences of Pakistani curries?

[curryhell]

Another alternative, would be to use  "Pakistani Curry Gravy" from Pat Chapman's Indian Restaurant Cookbook

Hehe, I have to say that I have great admiration for Pat Chapman, his books, the informative and pioneering nature of his books, his contributions to bringing BIR curry cooking into the home, his achievements, etc, etc......but....

...this was one of the very first "curry bases" I made (1984....I think this was his first book?) and, I have to say, I had extremely "limited" (BIR) results with it.

I'd be very interested to hear how others find/have found it though.  I might try it again, just for nostalgia's sake.......

I reckon his books and recipes improved thereafter.  But a pioneering, informative and enjoyable book, nevertheless (I still have it).  It certainly steered me in the direction of BIR cooking....(the "Pakastani Curry Gravy" was from "Ivan Watson", anyone heard of him?)

Interesting, though, the only "curry base" I've seen without onions in it....well spotted CH! 

It was certainly the starting point for me having been walking in the wilderness for a long while and bought a selection of "curry" cookbooks, none of which provided what i was looking for .  Nevertheless, many contained interesting recipes and ideas.  Think the first one i bought was Harvey Days, which someone else made mention of in one of the many articles i have read on CRO. Then came KD..........and the rest is history ;D.  Here i am and still learning every day .  Re. the base, when i made it i was surprised at how close in consistency and look it was to bir dishes.  I agree not quite the BIR taste, but with work could be put to good use for someone that doesn't like or cannot eat onions.

[Cory Ander]

with work could be put to good use for someone that doesn't like or cannot eat onions.

I agree, no argument there (phew!  ), it's a good suggestion