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The discussion revolves around the concept of base gravy in Indian cooking, with participants initially debating the identification of a machine in a video and its relation to base gravy. The conversation shifts to the idea of commercially available base gravies, with several users expressing interest in the convenience of such products and sharing links to specific options. Ultimately, Phil shares his experience with a ready-made base, noting that while it may not be as smooth as homemade versions, it is a practical solution for quick cooking.

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Offline Invisible Mike

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Garabi Machine!
« on: January 06, 2016, 02:12 AM »
And I thought base gravy was solely a BIR thing...

Indian street food video. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0dWGGpYT1x4

Check out the chapatti 'furnace'!

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Offline Peripatetic Phil

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Re: Garabi Machine!
« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2016, 10:54 AM »
At what point did you think you saw a garabi machine, Mike ?  The only machine I saw in operation was between 3:11 and 3:25, and looked distinctly like a mango press to me (making mango pur
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Offline Invisible Mike

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Re: Garabi Machine!
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2016, 11:23 AM »
Hi Phil

Is that what it is? If so, then I presumed wrong.

But the large pot on the stove top can only really be base. Again, I was surprised to see this in India. Thinking it was invented in British curry houses.
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Offline Graeme

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Re: Garabi Machine!
« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2016, 02:03 PM »
I found that very interesting.

Thanks for posting.

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Offline Peripatetic Phil

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Re: Garabi Machine!
« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2016, 03:14 PM »
At about 2:00 into this video, Mike, you will see a mango pulp maker in action.  I think you will agree there is considerable similarity between what is seen here and what can be seen between 3:11 and 3:25 in your original video.

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Offline Invisible Mike

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Re: Garabi Machine!
« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2016, 12:25 AM »
Yes indeed, also that was a very insightful glimpse of the mango canning industry. It certainly makes me glad I don't have to slave to make ends meet these days!

Back to base gravy though. It's a wonder why tins like that havn't been produced commercially for the restaurant industry. Save them time and faff if efficiency is of the essence. I mean, after all, they use commercial Pataks pastes etc...

I fear I may have just swore at the purist BIR population.  ;D
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Re: Garabi Machine!
« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2016, 12:33 AM »
Quote from: MushroomMike on January 09, 2016, 12:25 AM
It's a wonder why tins like that haven't been produced commercially for the restaurant industry. Save them time and faff if efficiency is of the essence. I mean, after all, they use commercial Pataks pastes etc...
It's bad enough now without this thought.   Some hark back to the 80's and what can't seem to be achieved.  If this happens, at least we know we're safe in that we should be able able to replicate the curies of the 90's and later  ;D
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Offline Invisible Mike

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Re: Garabi Machine!
« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2016, 12:42 AM »
It was a kind of tongue in cheek comment although I must admit, the entrepreneurial side of my mind started churning a bit when I thought of it.  :o
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Offline Gav Iscon

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Re: Garabi Machine!
« Reply #8 on: January 09, 2016, 02:03 AM »
Did Knorr not start selling catering gravy packs a few years ago if i remember correctly?
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Offline Madrasandy

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Re: Garabi Machine!
« Reply #9 on: January 10, 2016, 10:45 AM »
Tins of base gravy , now there's an idea lol  ;)
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