Topic: takeaway tilda basmati v sainsbury's basmati

[Whandsy]

Well after the recent takeaway debate i went out and bought some tilda basmati (expensive) as per takeaways suggestion and cooked some for tonights meal (I previously have been using sainsbury's basmati). I washed it 3 or 4 times as suggested until the water was clear and cooked it with some whole spices etc. Was there a difference??

OMG what a difference!! Certainly to what i've been using previously. I have uploaded 2 photo's to show the difference. Both have been taken off my iphone but with no enhancements The sainsbury's one I took last week and the tilda I've just taken now. The colour difference is incredible and the smell as soon I took the lid off was what I've been missing. I WILL be paying extra in the future. For all you non-tilda users I think you're missing a trick!!

Wayne

[PaulP]

Wow - that's a result. I use Tilda myself. It's best to buy the biggest bag you can as the cost starts to scale down.

Cheers,

Paul

[Peripatetic Phil]

Right, that does it : the Lidl rubbish is going in the bin, Mr Tilda here I come

[Whandsy]

Right, that does it : the Lidl rubbish is going in the bin, Mr Tilda here I come

Haha I still cant believe it either!!

[Razor]

Just another point to mention about Tilda, it is the only rice that I can cook perfectly in my rice cooker.  All other brands end up being overcooked?

Ray

[Whandsy]

Just another point to mention about Tilda, it is the only rice that I can cook perfectly in my rice cooker.  All other brands end up being overcooked?

Ray

Hi Ray
If you remember off my other thread they told me to check it and stop it cooking just prior to being finished as to allow for a quick microwave later

[PaulP]

Regarding the cost Asda are doing 10kg bags for ?17 and 20kg bags for ?30.

For the 10 kg bag that is 17 pence for 100 grams. I usually eat about 70 grams which would work out at about 12 pence. That's quite cheap in the grand scheme of things and a similar amout of pasta or even spuds or chips would probably cost more.

Cheers,

Paul

[Razor]

Paul,

I just bought a 1kg bag for 3.50GBP.  Even at that price, it still only works out at 24.5p for a 70g portion (if my maths is correct?)

Ray

[PaulP]

Compared to the cost of any meat you put in your curry it is pretty cheap really.

Cheers,

Paul

[curryhell]

When i eventually get to the bottom of my bag of Badshah, i'll give it a go and compare the results before i make my next bulk purchase  .  I must confess i've been more than happy with my 20k sack of Badshah.  It's certainly lasted well and is most definitely aged ;D