Topic: Chicken Tikka - better than the BIRs

[natterjak]

This has been a useful discussion but I realise I was wrong to start it in this thread which is about a specific recipe.  I wonder whether a friendly passing moderator might split the last 17 posts out of this thread into a new one?

[Malc.]

I would expect one flat domestic teaspoon to weight a little more than one flat measuring teaspoon

Doesn't this contradict your own test results?

The test shows a flat teaspoon to weigh 5g so if it were slightly rounded it would probably weigh 6-7g which is exactly the result you got with the a flat measure from the measuring spoon.



 

[Peripatetic Phil]

I would expect one flat domestic teaspoon to weight a little more than one flat measuring teaspoon

Doesn't this contradict your own test results?

Yes, but you omitted the key part ! 

It supports my theory that a measure is a slightly rounded measure when using a regular spoon.

If "a measure is a slightly rounded measure when using a regular spoon", why did I not get a heavier weighing from the regular spoon than from the measuring spoon ?  Or am I reading you wrongly, and you are not saying (as I thought) that when one uses a regular spoon one normally gets a rounded measure, but rather if one uses a regular spoon then one should ensure that it is rounded ?

** Phil.

[Malc.]

I see where I have confused the issue, yes the latter is correct. I should have said that to correctly measure an amount using a regular spoon, one should ensure it is slightly rounded to ensure it is the same capacity as used by a measuring spoon.

This also opens up a can of worms on the 'what is a spoon measure' as I have always considered as teaspoon is 6ml not 5ml. But for the sake of this topic, i'll leave it there.

[natterjak]

Getting back on topic I've just tasted my first tikka made to Blade's recipe and I can see what all the fuss is about - it was gorgeous!  The methi lingers in the mouth long after the tikka has disappeared into the stomach 

Does anyone know how long the Pataks Tikka paste will keep in the fridge?  At current rate of consumption it's going to be quite a while before I finish it off.

[solarsplace]

Hi natterjak

Each Pataks I have bought has normally got this information on the side of the jar - it either seems to be 6 weeks or 6 months in the fridge after opening.

Is this missing from your jars?

Never had any problems with Pataks going off - even the 6 week spec ones. The key thing is to always use a clean spoon etc and keep the lid on tight.

Cheers

[Peripatetic Phil]

Does anyone know how long the Pataks Tikka paste will keep in the fridge?  At current rate of consumption it's going to be quite a while before I finish it off.

I would have thought that so long as you leave an excess of oil in the jar (such that the solids are covered), it would have a 'fridge life of at least six months.  There's almost nothing in it that can "go off" per se, so it is more a question of the spices remaining fresh and moist.

** Phil.

[bamble1976]

Hi

Pataks Tikka Paste - once opened, store in a cool, dry place and discard after 6 months.

straight from the jar.

Barry

[natterjak]

Thanks all, I shall RTFM in future.

[Jenk]

Hmmm i logged on today to get the prawn toast recipe but then started reading this and its 7:35am and Im craving chicken tikka!!! LOL

Guess it will be prawn toast and chinese beef curry tonight for dinner and i will make chicken tikka to have tomorrow

If it turns out ok, I will post pictures!

Emma x