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When scaling up a butter chicken recipe, many contributors suggest that it's best to double the quantities for optimal results, rather than multiplying by five or ten. A common guideline shared is to double the meat, chicken, or vegetables, while increasing liquids by double and spices and salt by 1.5 times. The consensus emphasizes that cooking larger quantities may not yield the same quality, and using multiple smaller batches is recommended for better flavor and texture.

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Offline Curry addict bob

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Scaling up advise please
« on: February 17, 2016, 12:49 PM »
Scaling up

I have never done any scaling up and I fancy scaling this butter chicken recipe up x5 or maybe x10. Can anyone pass any opinion on how to do this ? Do you simply times each ingredient by 5 or 10 ?

Here is the recipe I'm attempting to do :
I've been making this for a couple of years but only the single recipe


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Offline meggeth

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Re: Scaling up advise please
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2016, 01:01 PM »
I think most feel it's much better to do it in multiples of two. Double the quantities of everything to get a double portion. Do this twice for 4, 3 times for 6, etc.

I think going any larger than a double portion, doesn't work proportionally, and won't get as good results. You won't get enough heat from a home cooker to cook things properly/BIR method for large portions.

That's what I do, anway.  :)
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Offline Sverige

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Re: Scaling up advise please
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2016, 01:06 PM »
It's not something I would attempt, so I can't advise you.
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Offline Curry addict bob

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Re: Scaling up advise please
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2016, 01:31 PM »
Yes I've always had the feeling it won't work in larger quantities
Maybe it's wise to stick to single portions! But will try what meggeth suggest first
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Offline DalPuri

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Re: Scaling up advise please
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2016, 02:01 PM »
How about when restaurants have a buffet night?
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Offline Peripatetic Phil

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Re: Scaling up advise please
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2016, 02:09 PM »
Or how about Bob ("976bar"), making this dish for the masses at Royal Holloway ?
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Offline Curry addict bob

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Re: Scaling up advise please
« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2016, 02:13 PM »
I often make a large pan of a curry on the bone stew type curry
And it seems to turn out very good but probably not with this recipe
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Offline Curry addict bob

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Re: Scaling up advise please
« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2016, 02:26 PM »
Quote from: Phil [Chaa006] on February 17, 2016, 02:09 PM
Or how about Bob ("976bar"), making this dish for the masses at Royal Holloway ?
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Well would you believe it that's the way to do it

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Offline Madrasandy

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Re: Scaling up advise please
« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2016, 04:28 PM »
A rule of thumb for doubling recipes is-

Meat/Chicken/Veg x2
Liquid x2
Spices x 1.5
Salt x1.5
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Offline Curry addict bob

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Re: Scaling up advise please
« Reply #9 on: February 17, 2016, 04:37 PM »
Quote from: Madrasandy on February 17, 2016, 04:28 PM
A rule of thumb for doubling recipes is-

Meat/Chicken/Veg x2
Liquid x2
Spices x 1.5
Salt x1.5

Thanks Andy this gives me something to go on
Unless I get 4 frying pans on the go LOL.

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