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The discussion revolves around the Tiffin Curry Sauce from Spices Of India, with users expressing skepticism about its quality based on past experiences with similar products. While some participants are willing to try the sauce, they share concerns about the ingredient ratios and the complexity of preparation. Overall, there is a consensus that while the sauce may not be exceptional, it could serve as a convenient option for busy days.

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Offline solarsplace

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Tiffin Curry Sauce - Any good?
« on: November 29, 2010, 11:39 AM »
Hi

Was browsing the Spices Of India site and saw these: http://www.spicesofindia.co.uk/acatalog/Curry-Sauce.html

Just wondered if anyone here has tried any of them, and whether they are any good?

Always on the look out for things like this for when one is too busy etc....
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Offline Peripatetic Phil

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Re: Tiffin Curry Sauce - Any good?
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2010, 11:59 AM »
No, never tried that one, SP.  I have (rather gullibly) tried lots of so-called "authentic" curry sauces, but they have invariably been a bitter disappointment.  Maybe this will be the one to break the losing streak !

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Re: Tiffin Curry Sauce - Any good?
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2010, 12:16 PM »
Quote from: Phil (Chaa006) on November 29, 2010, 11:59 AM
No, never tried that one, SP.  I have (rather gullibly) tried lots of so-called "authentic" curry sauces, but they have invariably been a bitter disappointment.  Maybe this will be the one to break the losing streak !

** Phil.

Yes, you are right! - have shared in that misery myself.

I'l give one a try - just in case and report back if they are any good!

Cheers
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Re: Tiffin Curry Sauce - Any good?
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2010, 12:35 PM »
Hi Solar

Good man for giving them a go, but don't hold out too much hope. Did you see the ingredients for the classic curry sauce:

Ingredients: Tomatoes 43%, Onions 15%, Water, Vegetable Oil, Tomato Puree 8%, Garlic, Ginger, Salt, Ground Coriander, Paprika, Ground Cumin, Turmeric, Chilli Powder, Mixed Spices (Garam Masala).

Imagine if we made a base with 3 times more tomato than onion, plus added 8% of the total weight with tomato puree. I'm willing to bet that isn't how they do it in their restaurant either, despite the marketing blurb at the top.
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Re: Tiffin Curry Sauce - Any good?
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2010, 03:44 PM »
Regarding the onion/tomato ratio, perhaps they follow the Pataks method of "Fry a finely chopped onion, then add Xtbs of sauce"?

Rob, (whose on a liquids-only diet, prior to a hospital "procedure" tomorrow - and it's not even the result of over indulgence in curry, more's the pity)
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Re: Tiffin Curry Sauce - Any good?
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2010, 10:14 PM »
Just had a look at the instructions:

Warm up the sauce, add chicken, meat or seafood and cook on a medium heat. Then add (more!) toms and green pepper and cook until the toms are soft.

Oh dear, it all sounds terribly complicated!  ;-)
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Re: Tiffin Curry Sauce - Any good?
« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2010, 08:58 AM »
Hi

I agree, they are very unlikely to be the bees knees of BIR, but its always handy to have something in the cupboard that is reasonably nice, plus quick and easy to make for after a long day at work etc.

cheers
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