Topic: Success, Failure & Silver Linings

[Malc.]

I did notice that the chicken tikka massala of her blog was a little different to her book but not by that much.  Her first book uses ghee and veg oil but her blog seems to refer to olive oil and more healthier living.

This is the trouble though, which recipe should I trust. With so many variations published by Kris it's hard to determine which is the best one to try. I'm all for researching BIR cuisine but not at the expense of ignoring the better tasting dish, should it be traditional or a fusion.

Subtle changes can have quite an impact on finished dishes.

[rhodriharris]

  I agree with the subtle change to a dish giving it different characteristics and taste and also not to ignore the better dish.  BIR just seems to be what i aim for or better, if i get BIR i'm happy and any better then i'm on a winner.  I got to keep my family and the public happy and most seem to demand BIR style as all they know.  I do like Kris Dillions healthy approach although olive oil is not really suitable for frying and got a very unique bland taste, changes the flavour a lot.  Also she goes on to say that you don't need food dye in food and i too agree and keep it out of my cooking whereas it seems popular in indian takeaways and resturants.  I believe the better dish is also healthy as well and can be tricky balancing all these factors.

[rhodriharris]

I hope this is what you think of her ctm, let me know and if its not a winner for you please recommend a better recipie, i'd be intrested to find somthing better as this is one of the best iv'e tried. Thanks