Big respect to Pete - BIR Madras/Vindaloo has now been nailed.

[scribes]

Well i made it ..... it was nice but something missing ..... probably the spiced oil, but can't see how i can duplicate this method at home.

Hot and sour "fruity" taste is what was missing, but I'll make it again, many thanks

[DARTHPHALL]

Perhaps a good squeeze of Lemon juice will give you the flavor you desire .

[pete]

Well i made it ..... it was nice but something missing ..... probably the spiced oil, but can't see how i can duplicate this method at home.
Hot and sour "fruity" taste is what was missing, but I'll make it again, many thanks

Sorry it didn't turn out quite right
But this spiced oil (see cracked it thread by Mark J) has half the flavour of the curry
It is very important
Without it, there will always be a home made taste
I was given a sample of curry gravy and got some of this oil on my fingers
I could smell curry on them for days
It is a really strong ingredient

[curryqueen]

You're right Pete it is a very important ingredient when making a bir curry.  My kitchen right now is smelling like a bir restaurant kitchen.  I have just made a prawn dupiaza and prawn pathia and they are looking and smelling the business.  This week I have used more reclaimed oil too, I'm sure it makes the difference.  Cross contamination is inevitable even in the most health & safety kitchens when so many dishes are being turned out.