Topic: Chicken Tikka Massala Group Test

[chriswg]

After some fantastic success with the starters group tests it is time to move onto the main event. I suggest we start with CTM, then do Madras followed by a chefs specials where anyone can nominate their all time favourite recipes.

Rather than having the usual big debate about which base to use and spice mix and brand of cream I suggest we decide on 4 or 5 recipes as a forum and then the judges can formulate a plan as to how best test them.

I have a fabulous recipe that will be making it's debut in this group test.

Please let me know if you are able to take part in this. Russ - I'm happy to host again if you are up for it!

Please can everyone also nominate their favourite CTM recipes to be in the test.

Thanks
Chris

[Stephen Lindsay]

Is it likely that pataks will feature in these recipes?

[bamble1976]

micks (CBM) CTM gets my nomination.

Regards

Barry

[chriswg]

Hopefully we'll find a mix of Pataks and non-Pataks recipes to compare. It will be interesting to see the comparisons.

[Ramirez]

This one seems to have been forgotten.

I nominate:

• CA's - http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=3999.0
• Mick's (CBM) - http://cbm-mick.blogspot.com/2009/10/chicken-tikka-masala.html
• Dip's - http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=4488.0

I've never tried the above so I cannot vouch for them, but I think they're a good starting point.

Anyone got any more, or perhaps comments on whether the above should be included or excluded?

[solarsplace]

This one seems to have been forgotten.

I nominate:

• CA's - http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=3999.0
• Mick's (CBM) - http://cbm-mick.blogspot.com/2009/10/chicken-tikka-masala.html
• Dip's - http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=4488.0

I've never tried the above so I cannot vouch for them, but I think their a good starting point.

Anyone got any more, or perhaps comments on whether the above should be included or excluded?

Hi

The above selection looks like a great balance between traditional vs pastes.

CA's recipe is very nice and one I have tried.

Micks is one I have been meaning to try for ages as it looks the business.

Dips recipe is a massive Patacks-fest so will be interesting to compare.

Cheers

[chriswg]

That sounds like a good mix of recipes, plus I'll throw mine into the mix which uses paste but not to the level that Dips does. Its a nice half way house. How many people would like to be judges? It would be good to get at least 5 if possible.

[bamble1976]

Hi

I am happy to do be involved in the testing again!!!

Barry

[gazman1976]

what about the below recipe? meant to be a true clone

http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=1823.0

[solarsplace]

Hi gazman1976

Have made this recipe myself a while back: http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=1823.msg49983#msg49983

This recipe does indeed produce a splendid CTM and should be included in these tests! - well pointed out