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The discussion revolves around a supermarket curry base product that users are trying out, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness compared to homemade bases. Many participants recommend diluting the base with water (typically at a 1:1 ratio) and blending it for better consistency and flavor. While some find it acceptable for certain curries, others prefer their homemade recipes, citing differences in taste and versatility. Overall, the community seems to agree that while the product can be useful for quick meals, it may not fully replace traditional homemade bases.

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Offline Edwin Catflap

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A packet of base
« on: September 03, 2014, 01:50 PM »
Hi Guys

Came across this is the supermarket, interesting, there is still some "special mixed" spices in there but generally quite similar to a usual base. Will be intrigued to give it a go.....89p by the way. I doubt whether i'd get 3-4 large portions out of it!

Ed

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A packet of base

Offline DalPuri

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Re: A packet of base
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2014, 02:17 PM »
And another I spotted a few weeks ago.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZyk0Ed6_mM
Maggi curry base gravy

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Re: A packet of base
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2014, 07:14 PM »
Hi
Thanks, that's one to look out for.
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Offline Edwin Catflap

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Re: A packet of base
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2016, 08:34 PM »
Hi

Just found that they do catering sizes and they give is the pros of buying it

Ed

http://shaheen.co.uk/index.php?id_product=38&controller=product&id_lang=2

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Re: A packet of base
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Offline Edwin Catflap

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Re: A packet of base
« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2016, 09:49 AM »
Since I don't make wet curries much anymore Im gonna get a couple of packs to try again. I note that Phil dilutes it 1:1 with water which is what I'll try.

Cant wait to have a prawn madras again!

Ed

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Re: A packet of base
« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2016, 10:20 AM »
Quote from: Edwin Catflap on March 08, 2016, 09:49 AM
Since I don't make wet curries much anymore I'm gonna get a couple of packs to try again. I note that Phil dilutes it 1:1 with water which is what I'll try.
I also liquidise for two minutes; it is nowhere near sufficiently homogeneous as it comes out of the packet, IMHO.
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Re: A packet of base
« Reply #8 on: March 09, 2016, 08:54 AM »
I've bought that waitrose jar a few years back,  waste of time IMO

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Re: A packet of base
« Reply #9 on: March 10, 2016, 02:34 PM »
Hi Phil

How would you describe and compare the resultant base and curry using these packets against the bases on here?

Cheers

Ed