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Author Topic: Ready to go curry base sold in Waitrose  (read 9,067 times)

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A new curry base sauce called "A Measure of Onion Base Sauce for Curry" has been spotted in Waitrose, which is made from onion, garlic, ginger, and green chillies. While some users express curiosity about its potential usefulness, there is skepticism regarding the claim that the 300ml jar contains the equivalent of 1 kilogram of onions, with one user noting that the ingredients suggest otherwise. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some considering trying it for convenience, while others doubt its quality compared to homemade bases.

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Offline natterjak

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Ready to go curry base sold in Waitrose
« on: April 30, 2012, 10:04 PM »
Observed in Waitrose today - "A Measure of Onion Base Sauce for Curry" which, according to the label, is "onion, garlic, ginger and green chillies Gently sauted over a low heat for 45 mins to create an onion base suitable for many curries."
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Offline Stephen Lindsay

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Re: Ready to go curry base sold in Waitrose
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2012, 10:24 PM »
When you think how much it costs to make x litres with a kilo or two of onions!
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Re: Ready to go curry base sold in Waitrose
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2012, 10:44 PM »
Yeah, I wouldn't suggest it's a cheap alternative to making your own base, but if you have friends or family who want a tip on how to knock up an easy curry I'd say some curry powder fried in oil, then tom pur
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Re: Ready to go curry base sold in Waitrose
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2012, 11:53 AM »
Interesting find Natterjack.

This guy claims the 300ml jar contains 1 kilo of onions:

http://fussfreeflavours.com/2010/11/product-review-waitrose-cooks-ingredients-indian-sauces/

If I was making a base sauce with 1 kilo of onions I would expect to produce 3 litres plus!
So it could be a really thick sauce in the 300 ml jar. I'll probably buy one next time I go to Waitrose.

Cheers,

Paul

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Offline natterjak

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Re: Ready to go curry base sold in Waitrose
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2012, 01:24 PM »
Sounds like a slightly dubious claim to me. Mind you, curiosity might lead me to also buy a jar and try it out, just in case it becomes a useful thing to have in the cupboard in the event of going to the freezer and finding I've run out of base sauce.
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Re: Ready to go curry base sold in Waitrose
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2012, 01:54 PM »
I don't know why the guy in my link said there is 1 kg of onions in that jar. I've had a good google and can find no information like that.

Paul


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Re: Ready to go curry base sold in Waitrose
« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2012, 03:51 PM »
How gutted would you be if this base made the best curry you've ever made !! hehe ;D ;D

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Re: Ready to go curry base sold in Waitrose
« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2012, 03:54 PM »
Haha Whandsy. Imagine that? LOL ;D
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Re: Ready to go curry base sold in Waitrose
« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2012, 03:56 PM »
I dont think their description of a base is quite the same as ours  :-\
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Re: Ready to go curry base sold in Waitrose
« Reply #9 on: May 01, 2012, 05:48 PM »
Quote from: Whandsy on May 01, 2012, 03:51 PM
How gutted would you be if this base made the best curry you've ever made !! hehe ;D ;D

W

;D Maybe that's reason enough not to try it! Don't want to get hooked on buying expensive curry base from Waitrose!
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