Topic: Bombay Aloo Group Test

[Malc.]

Tests now complete, i'll get the results compiled tomorrow Chris.

This test has really been worth while for me and I feel I have learnt much from it. Not least as it is the first time I have used the Taz base but also to what makes these dishes tick, so to speak.

I'll let the results speak for themselves, but for me there were two front runners with a third very close behind. Having not had this dish in a restaurant it was hard for me to gauge the dishes so I simply went with my instinct.

Anyway, here are the pics and before anyone asks we didn't just eat spuds, we also had CBM's tikka which is out of shot, but was very tasty. 

[chriswg]

Fab pics Axe. We'll have to compare notes on what we learned from the test. Here are some of our pics:

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[solarsplace]

@Axe

Great pictures and presentation, hope your guests enoyed the food? (table for 4)

@Chris

mmm, the mess we made does not look too bad in those pictures great photos

All the best

[Malc.]

Chris, I picked up quite a few things from the tests which I'll gladly compare notes on. Some of them not directly related to the recipes some are.

Such as, an undersized pan gives better results than an oversized pan. Infact, it has made me realise how import pan size is to the amount of base and reduction.

Also, how easy it is to clean down an electric hob compared to gas.

Solar, family of 4, the wife, my two daughters and I.  My youngest has a very good palette too and is able to spot the smallest details. Perfect for these tests.

Pics paint a thousand words, nice job guys.

[Tomdip]

These photos all look fab! What a lovely looking feast!

[natterjak]

Oh my word - severe tactical error on my part reading a thread like this when I'm hungry.  Those Aloos look utterly delicious, will have to give some a try myself.

[moonster]

great stuff all, love the pics. cant wait for the results now ;D

al ;D

[Ramirez]

I've PM'd the results, Chris.

Pics are below. There was a clear winner for me and it's a recipe I shall be making a lot in the future I imagine. Looking forward to the results (I think I am the last to submit results).

Russ' (solarsplace)



Dip's



976bar's



Undercover Curry



Chewytikka's



Authentic Balti Cookbook

[solarsplace]

Hi Ramirez

Great effort & pictures! they all look absolutely delicious.

Excited to see the results now

All the best

[Malc.]

they all look absolutely delicious.

Don' they just, well done.