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The discussion centers around the quality of frozen curries, specifically highlighting a brand called Shahi's, which one user claims closely resembles takeaway curry in taste and smell. Other users share their experiences with different curry vendors, with mixed opinions on the quality of those offerings, but there is a general appreciation for Shahi's frozen curries, particularly the vindaloo. Overall, the community seems to favor Shahi's as a convenient and tasty option for frozen curries.

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Offline Vinda looo

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Frozen curries
« on: December 30, 2006, 10:26 PM »
Ive just bought a frozen chicken vindaloo in my local indian foodstore and it was the nearest I have ever tasted to a take away curry. They make them in Newcastle, some industrial estate and its in the proper trays and has that smell and taste which you would expect from take aways/restaurants. wow well pleased and still cant quite beleive it. the name is SHAHIS. They do many other curries aswell but I havnt got round to them all yet.
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Offline spicysarsy

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Re: Frozen curries
« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2006, 06:57 PM »

HI Vindalooo, as a fellow Geordie [South Shields } I too have tried Shahi's frozen jobs in the past when caught short by having none of my own left in the freezer, and I must admit they are nice, especially the vindaloo. Cheers Paul
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Offline After8

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Re: Frozen curries
« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2006, 08:34 PM »
There's a bloke who has a stall in Durham indoor market, and his curries, which are just sauce without anything in them, cost more than a takeaway. There's no particular smell to them, or you wouldn't be able to get near. Being a smug git, I chuckle to myself as a walk past.

Incidentally fellow Northerners, I just bought myself a great black iron curry pan from Makro in Washington. It cost a piffling ?5.50, (plus Vat) and when I seasoned it I was able to fry an egg in it without it sticking at all. Give it a quick wipe, and it's ready to go again.

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Offline Vinda looo

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Re: Frozen curries
« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2007, 10:29 AM »
I know that guy selling curries at Durham. He was at Dalton Park selling sauces, he had them all laid out to sample, cold. They looked ok so I gave the Madras a try and just as expected it was just like something you would buy in Asda, nothing hit me to buy any and certainly not at 3.99 a tub.
On the subject of cold curries, anyone like them cold. I like to taste it when its cold, I can taste all the spices better, although I wouldnt eat a meal this way.
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Offline Chilli Prawn

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Re: Frozen curries
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2007, 05:23 PM »
The majority of our sales are frozen curries!

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Re: Frozen curries
« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2007, 05:58 AM »
 ;D ;D Hey Hey Chilli Prawn nice to see you back mate, how was the holiday. Regards Paul
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Re: Frozen curries
« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2007, 12:23 PM »
Bloody brill thanks Paul.  Nice to be back amongst the cut and thrust of the Forum ;D  I am afraid I have had enough of UK though, so we are off to open a BIR abroad ASAP.

Cheers CP
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Offline spicysarsy

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Re: Frozen curries
« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2007, 04:13 PM »
Sorry to hear you're thinking  of leaving us Chilli Prawn, Where are you thinking of settling { Goa buy chance }. I do wish you well and sucess in whatever destiny you choose.
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Offline Chilli Prawn

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Re: Frozen curries
« Reply #8 on: January 12, 2007, 04:50 PM »
Hey I am not leaving this forum (is that a groan I hear), its the only way I can keep awake  ;D

Off to the Spanish empire (not saying where yet), too much inferior competition in Goa  :P

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Re: Frozen curries
« Reply #9 on: January 14, 2007, 02:41 PM »
 ;D ;D Good to hear Chilli, when you do get set up you'll have to email me with the address as me and my little beloved are always out in the costa's.
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