Topic: IFINDFORU THE CLOSEST TO A BIR GURAVY

[PaulP]

Can anybody who has made this base confirm whether they think the goor or coconut tastes dominate the flavour?

To me the quantities look quite low so I wouldn't expect these flavours or sweetness to be excessive.
I've made plenty of base recipes with some coconut block, but you can't really taste the coconut in the finished base or final dishes.

Cheers,

Paul

[Jeera]

I put 1/3 block of cocunut and added sugar instead of goor. Definately did not dominate or overpower.. I think it added depth.

Also it was so subtle you would have no issue making a vinadaloo (or similar) with this base.

[madstwatter]

Have been given the thumbs up from the mrs to stink the place out and make this at the weekend with a Madras to follow. I have received my spice mix and goor from IFindForU and will make to exactly to spec.

My curries to date definitely lack sweetness and to me seem to be a bit over spiced so I am hoping this base will address that. I am also struggling with a bit of a raw chilli taste in my final madras but will look at that another time.

[PaulP]

Have been given the thumbs up from the mrs to stink the place out and make this at the weekend with a Madras to follow. I have received my spice mix and goor from IFindForU and will make to exactly to spec.

My curries to date definitely lack sweetness and to me seem to be a bit over spiced so I am hoping this base will address that. I am also struggling with a bit of a raw chilli taste in my final madras but will look at that another time.

Looking forward to your report. The soonest I can probably cook this is next Sunday.
Have you tried the spice mix yet? I've cooked some tasty curries with it already but using Abdul Mohed's base as I still have some left.

Cheers,

Paul

[ifindforu]

Can anybody who has made this base confirm whether they think the goor or coconut tastes dominate the flavour?

To me the quantities look quite low so I wouldn't expect these flavours or sweetness to be excessive.
I've made plenty of base recipes with some coconut block, but you can't really taste the coconut in the finished base or final dishes.

Cheers,

Paul

add a little at a time

[abdulmohed2002]

Spot on Abdul, 100% agree with your comments ;D

HS

After talking to a few of my colleagues (around the uk), they all agreed to what I had said also, but we also thought the chef who is adding ghoor to a gravy is probably experimenting something new or the customers there prefer sweet flavoured dishes.

Normally, some of the ingredients we add to the gravy is to take the sweetness away from the onions and only add sweetness to it if the dish required it.

I am looking forward to the results from those who will try it.

[parker21]

hi guys if you checkout the threads for both Rajver and mouchak gravies and JerryMs comments they both use coconut milk but i never add sugar to the gravy either if you leave the base unblended to cool at room temperature then place in the fridge for 24 hours the sweetness of the onions comes, i recently made a base on sunday cool the put in the fridge until the wednesday there was a thick layer of deep red oil protecting the veg blended adding water as it was quite thick and made 1 of the best vindaloos i have ever cooked. but before everyone kills me LOL i haven't been using the coconut milk as i have adapted the way i cook the base, ie not using the 2 step method of boil/ add tarka. just start the frozen asda diced onion off 1st oil /salt, mix then add the other veg and water and then the spices and then bring to the boil until the veg are soft and easily cut with a spoon.

regards
gary

[ifindforu]

Spot on Abdul, 100% agree with your comments ;D

HS

After talking to a few of my colleagues (around the uk), they all agreed to what I had said also, but we also thought the chef who is adding ghoor to a gravy is probably experimenting something new or the customers there prefer sweet flavoured dishes.

Normally, some of the ingredients we add to the gravy is to take the sweetness away from the onions and only add sweetness to it if the dish required it.

I am looking forward to the results from those who will try it.

asalam alykum so what could you tell the members here what you would add to a gravy to take the sweetness out of it

[parker21]

hi terry from my own experience you should add potatoes and salt, potatoes are savoury but will thicken the gravy so add water to thin and salt will always unsweeten anything as long as you don't over do it.
regards
gary

[ifindforu]

hi terry from my own experience you should add potatoes and salt, potatoes are savoury but will thicken the gravy so add water to thin and salt will always unsweeten anything as long as you don't over do it.
regards
gary

thank you I think I put potaoe and salt but if not thanks