Topic: Chicken Tikka Massala Group Test

[chriswg]

I'm sure I'll be able to nab some of the real stuff from Chutneys to compare against. Hopefully Az will bring a few other samples from the takeaway too.

[Ramirez]

Completed this test last week using blades tikka and taz gravy/spice mix.  Three of the five were very close for me and the wife.  I think this is a test that will come out that everyone has a completely different outlook on what is their perfect CTM!  Cannot wait for the full results now

Barry

I missed this when it was posted. Great effort, Barry! Good to see you enjoyed it. 

[Ramirez]

Right, I've finally completing this. I must say the standard is very high and I honestly think that the forum has certainly cracked this particular dish. Obviously, your preference will dictate what recipe you like the most, but there is something here for everyone.

It's been a while since I last had CTM from a restaurant, although I've always enjoyed them, but this group test really has rekindled my desire for the dish.

One thing I will say, however, is that this might be last group test I do. The cost, effort and time it took to do these really was significant and I really think we need to perhaps think about the format (again).

Anyway, to the pics.

LORRYDOO


CORY ANDER


MICK (CURRY BARKING MAD)


DIPURAJA


CHRIS (CHRISWG)

[solarsplace]

Holy sh*t

Pictures - ?what? - did you take your 'chicken tikka masalas' to a studio and get them photographed on a production set?

OUTSTANDING work

[Curry Barking Mad]

Hi Ramirez,
Well done ,
How good do they all look?
Brilliant pictures.
Cheers,
Mick

[Ramirez]

Thanks guys!

Holy sh*t

Pictures - ?what? - did you take your 'chicken tikka masalas' to a studio and get them photographed on a production set?

OUTSTANDING work

Haha...not quite. Just on the window ledge - the key is natural light.

[bamble1976]

WTF!!!!  Those pictures are immense.  You almost want to lick the screen!

Great job.  I personally love doing the group tests even with the costs and hassle as I get a lot out of it.  Looking forward to the others now

Barry

[curryhell]

Sadly, CTM as a dish does nothing for me at all but it has to be part of one's repertoire since it is so popular with many.  But those pics sure have got me salivating  .  I look forward to reading all participants reports and the end result  .  I'm sure I'll have to cook one again at some stage.  Appreciate the effort that all participants put in to these group tests for the benefit of us all.  Keep up the good work.  ;D

[chewytikka]

Right, I've finally completing this. I must say the standard is very high and I honestly think that the forum has certainly cracked this particular dish. Obviously, your preference will dictate what recipe you like the most, but there is something here for everyone.

It's been a while since I last had CTM from a restaurant, although I've always enjoyed them, but this group test really has rekindled my desire for the dish.

One thing I will say, however, is that this might be last group test I do. The cost, effort and time it took to do these really was significant and I really think we need to perhaps think about the format (again).

Hi Ramirez
These look great, a lot of work mate, did you cook these one after another or on different sessions.

The photos are some of the best I've seen on cr0.
well done, cheers Chewy

p.s. I've got a random restaurant CTM video clip which I'll post on the
Video section.

[Ramirez]

Thanks again guys. 

Hi Ramirez
These look great, a lot of work mate, did you cook these one after another or on different sessions.

The photos are some of the best I've seen on cr0.
well done, cheers Chewy

p.s. I've got a random restaurant CTM video clip which I'll post on the
Video section.

They were spread out over several weeks. I even cooked a couple of them twice to make sure I was fair in my ratings. 

Having re-read my post, I don't want to come across as being too negative regarding effort and cost. I don't think there will be another group test quite as onerous as this, given the prep involved with CTM (pastes, masalas, etc.), but I still think it is worth looking at the format again.

How are others getting on with the group test?