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The discussion revolves around the use of tomato soup in curries, particularly in dishes like Chicken Tikka Masala and Butter Chicken. While some participants express skepticism about using tomato soup, others share experiences of its use in various recipes, noting that it can enhance flavor and serve as a shortcut for chefs. A consensus emerges that while tomato soup is not a traditional ingredient, it is sometimes used in modern cooking, and some find it can improve the taste of certain curries.

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Offline hazzy

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Interesting taste from our local curry shop
« on: October 07, 2014, 07:55 AM »
after returning to an old favourite indian curry takeaway shop, i got a taste of tomato soup in their curries.

has anyone tried using tomato soup?
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Offline Gav Iscon

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Re: Interesting taste from our local curry shop
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2014, 08:08 AM »
Never and it would have to be some miracle curry for me to try it.
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Re: Interesting taste from our local curry shop
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2014, 08:14 AM »
it was like just a little bit of tomato soup was added to the curry, the curry isnt based around tomato soup
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Re: Interesting taste from our local curry shop
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2014, 08:36 AM »
Isn't tomato soup believed to be a primary ingredient of BIR Chicken Tikka Masala ?  If it is, I can certainly envisage a modern BIR chef (using the last term rather loosely) seeking to use it as a short-cut in other dishes as well.

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Offline noble ox

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Re: Interesting taste from our local curry shop
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2014, 08:58 AM »
I have a mate who is involved in refuse collection some of the discoveries are amazing from Birs
Garlic powder for horse health kg containers Cream of tomato soup tins are normal finds Carnation milk tins empty medicinal garlic oil capsules.Carrot and coriander soup tins prevail
Makes me wonder what goes on behind closed doors ::)
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Re: Interesting taste from our local curry shop
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2014, 09:09 AM »
Some of the knockoff KFC recipes tell unsuspecting fried chicken seekers that powdered tomato soup is one of the 11 secret herbs and spices. 

I guess a can of Campbell's might go alright in some dishes.
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Re: Interesting taste from our local curry shop
« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2014, 09:20 AM »
Quote from: noble ox on October 07, 2014, 08:58 AM
Garlic powder for horse health kg containers Cream of tomato soup tins are normal finds Carnation milk tins empty medicinal garlic oil capsules.Carrot and coriander soup tins prevail.

You'd probably find that the garlic powder is not much different to the food wholesalers, just bulk quantity for less money.  I know that the apple cider vinegar I make for my horses is good enough for my own consumption and pulverised brewers yeast used for horses is the same as that available in health food stores, just cheaper.  I was once told unofficially by a vet that a certain veterinary ointment was commonly used in aged care facilities.

I don't find it at all odd that Campbell's and Carnation are widely used.  I used to work in a hospital kitchen and the bulk food prep was very interesting.  Never could come at hospital scrambled eggs after I saw it made though.
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Re: Interesting taste from our local curry shop
« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2014, 10:10 AM »
I reckon its the same garlic powder as we buy different packaging that's all My chickens love it. It  neutralises their stinks ;D
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Re: Interesting taste from our local curry shop
« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2014, 11:11 AM »
The only reason i tasted it, is because i havent been to that particular place in a while, and i've quit smoking so my taste buds are back.  I also suspect they may have accidently put too much in.  I could taste it in my tikka masala, and it was even more evident in my girlfriends butter chicken.

I'm going to make another base sauce this coming week so when I make some curries i will try adding a bit of canned tomato soup into the curry and see if it makes a difference.

The curry was really nice and they are quite popular in our town.  Not sure if this tomato soup thing is common with other restraunts? maybe they add it but not as much to distinguish the flavour.
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Re: Interesting taste from our local curry shop
« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2014, 11:15 AM »
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