Topic: Masaledar sauce?

[ELW]

thanks for all those replies..think you may have this spot on chewy, the places I know of serving masaledar are punjabi, I had no idea of the difference until now. My favourite bir, apparently one of Scotlands originals, is actually Pakistani & spice blends etc are punjabi. I'm not sure if they advertise masaledar on their menu but it is definitely added to certain dishes. As for background tastes, I find the that taste will be evident in the smell as you walk through the door, particularly in restaurant chains, eg Ashoka to name but a few, which has a predominately garlic/ginger flavour, which I like but can be overwhelming. I found a masaledar here
http://punjabirecipes.net/dinner.php?recipe_id=27 which looks super sour.If I can see after tasting, Ill report back on this if of any interest to anybody

regards
ELW

Ps whats in a jal mix?

[chewytikka]

Ps whats in a jal mix?

Hi ELW
I would be interesting to know how you get on with this, as I have never
cooked bitter gourd before.

Here's my Jal Mix aka Red Masala Mix
4 tbsp Yoghurt
1 tsp each of three Pataks Pastes
Tandoori, Tikka and Kashmiri
1 tsp Mixed Powder
1 tsp G&G paste
1 tbsp Mustard Oil
1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
1 tsp Red food colour (Natural Cochineal)

I add this in a few of my curry recipes, giving that familiar restaurant tangy flavour.
more here:@2.32
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=5699.msg56564#msg56564
cheers Chewy

[Unclefrank]

Hi Chewy what do you actually do to the above recipe, do you just mix all the ingredients together or is it cooked/fried?
Thanks.

[ELW]

Hi Chewy what do you actually do to the above recipe, do you just mix all the ingredients together or is it cooked/fried?
Thanks.

hi unclefrank, i make this as a cold mix, to be added early, way before the gravy. I think it's design allows it to be used right across the savoury /sweet board, rather than a tikka masala paste..hope I've got that right...it works a treat
Regards
ELW

[Unclefrank]

Thanks ELW.

[chewytikka]

Hi UF
Just whisk it up, like a marinade and keep it in the fridge
It'll last a couple of weeks
A must for restaurant Jhal Frezi, Shaslik, CTM etc...
cheers Chewy

[Razor]

So, this is what Julian refers to as his 'magic sauce' then?

I actually tried this in a Jal Frezi (using Chewy's base) with a tsp of chilli pickle.  Very enjoyable and defo BIR in taste.

Ray

[Whandsy]

Is this not also the marinade for Chicken Tikka?

W

[ELW]

Is this not also the marinade for Chicken Tikka?

W

So, this is what Julian refers to as his 'magic sauce' then?

I actually tried this in a Jal Frezi (using Chewy's base) with a tsp of chilli pickle.  Very enjoyable and defo BIR in taste.

Ray

I reckon jhal mix is it's real name  ;D. KD mentioned adding some tandoori marinade to a curry, haven't tried it yet, but c2g's looks like it could be very tangy 

Regards
ELW

[Razor]

Hi ELW,

but c2g's looks like it could be very tangy 

On a finger dip, yeah it is a bit tangy (not as tangy as the Dipuraja marinade though) but just 1 tsp to the curry adds a really nice flavour and not at all tangy.

Ray