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The discussion centers around the effectiveness of aluminium pans for cooking British Indian Restaurant (BIR) style curries, with the original poster recommending a specific 9-inch aluminium pan. While some members agree on the benefits of aluminium for achieving good results, others express skepticism, citing personal experiences with cast iron and stainless steel pans. The consensus appears to be that while aluminium pans may be popular for their heat conductivity, they are not strictly necessary for making quality curries, and various types of cookware can yield satisfactory results.

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Offline kbmason79

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Best Curry Pan Yet!!!
« on: March 09, 2013, 04:50 PM »
Hi Fellow curry lovers,

I thought I would post this link in order to help people find and buy the best curry pan for BIR home style curries.
The pan is a 9"(23 Cm) commercial aluminium fry/omelette pan with wooden handle. total cost ?15.25 inc vat and delivery.

http://dadibhais.com/index.php/kitchen/cookware/frying-omelette-pans/aluminium-omelette-pan/commercail-aluminium-frying-omelette-pan-no3-9-wooden-handle.html

Although there is no pics on the website I have included some of my own.
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Offline curryhell

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Re: Best Curry Pan Yet!!!
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2013, 10:13 PM »
Looks exactly the same as my pan (and many of those in use by other forum members) which i bought for
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Re: Best Curry Pan Yet!!!
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2013, 10:25 PM »
Quote from: curryhell on March 09, 2013, 10:13 PM
Looks exactly the same as my pan (and many of those in use by other forum members) which i bought for
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Offline Salvador Dhali

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Re: Best Curry Pan Yet!!!
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2013, 10:34 AM »
Quote from: curryhell on March 09, 2013, 10:13 PM
Looks exactly the same as my pan (and many of those in use by other forum members) which i bought for
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Offline Peripatetic Phil

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Re: Best Curry Pan Yet!!!
« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2013, 01:00 PM »
(Aluminium pans)
Quote from: Salvador Dhali on March 10, 2013, 10:34 AM
Also agreed!

Oh G@d, have I /really/ got to go out and buy one of these if I am to achieve consistently great curries ?  Why can't it just be an myth so I can keep using my wonderful Waitrose steel deep rounded pan without wondering if I am wasting my time ?!

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Re: Best Curry Pan Yet!!!
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2017, 07:39 PM »
I came to this thread through a picture link on the bottom of the page today and saw it was an old thread from 2013.

Are aluminium pans a necessity to recreate a good BIR?

I use an induction hob so I couldn't make use of an Ali' pan, but I must admit that I get better trad results from cast iron cookware. Certainly get onions browned quicker with a lot less hot spots.

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Re: Best Curry Pan Yet!!!
« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2017, 09:02 PM »
Quote from: tempest63 on July 23, 2017, 07:39 PMAre aluminium pans a necessity to recreate a good BIR?
Some believe/assert so; I do not.

QuoteI use an induction hob so I couldn't make use of an Ali' pan, but I must admit that I get better trad results from cast iron cookware. Certainly get onions browned quicker with a lot less hot spots.
I am fairly certain that I have an Aldi-sourced Crofton aluminium frying pan (24 cm) with ceramic non-stick lining and induction-compatible base. Amazon have something similar at less than
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Re: Best Curry Pan Yet!!!
« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2017, 09:44 PM »
I just flogged my last Meyer professional aluminium alloy pan that I originally bought to make curries in. Basically i'm not taking any chances with the possible aluminium - Alzheimer's connection. I'm dopey enough without that adding to my woes.

And, no, I don't believe there is any truth in the ali-pan being most suited for BIR results myth. The technique that works and adds to the BIR result, in any pan, is to leave the curry to boil/fry away at high heat without stirring it for a good while. That's why the chefs always seem so casual when you watch them because they know that you can/must leave the curry to cook itself for a while without being disturbed.
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Re: Best Curry Pan Yet!!!
« Reply #8 on: July 26, 2017, 07:12 AM »
Alzheimer's... I don't need that on top of the forgettory, I'll stick with the cast iron thank you!

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Re: Best Curry Pan Yet!!!
« Reply #9 on: July 26, 2017, 08:30 PM »
Quote from: tempest63 on July 26, 2017, 07:12 AM
Alzheimer's... I don't need that on top of the forgettory, I'll stick with the cast iron thank you!

T63
Aluminium doesn't give you Alzheimers. The theory (and that's all it ever was) has been completely dismissed
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