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The discussion centers around the current spice mixes favored by members of the forum, with various opinions shared on the importance and use of spice mixes in curry preparation. Some members advocate for using specific spice powders, while others emphasize the significance of cooking techniques over the choice of spices. A few participants mention their preferences for certain mixes, such as Mild Madras Curry Powder and the mouchak mix, but there is no clear consensus on a specific "new" spice mix that everyone is excited about.

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Offline Derek Dansak

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what are the spice mixes of the moment?
« on: November 20, 2014, 10:39 AM »
Hi Curryholics !

I am going to make my first batch of base for over 6 months !   

6 month gap would have been unthinkable back in 2011 !  :)

Will try JBs latest base looks good. thanks JB

What are the new spice mixes everyone is keen on at the mo?
cheers DD
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Offline noble ox

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Re: what are the spice mixes of the moment?
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2014, 11:17 AM »
Just onions cooked long and low after soaking for 15 mins to expel the unwanted acids is all that's needed
Unless you run a Bir add spices as demanded by recipes Believe it or nor some Birs use this method so as the staff cant copy the chefs recipes
This method is only any good if you are confident in what your doing otherwise back to powders and bases with cabbages dead foxes etc
Welcome back to the forum where opinions welcome ;D
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Offline Les

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Re: what are the spice mixes of the moment?
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2014, 11:30 AM »
Er, What was the question again, ;) (sorry NO, couldn't resist)

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Offline noble ox

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Re: what are the spice mixes of the moment?
« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2014, 11:43 AM »
Question

What are the new spice mixes everyone is keen on at the mo?

Answer

Spices as demanded by recipes

I will use big writing next time ;D
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Re: what are the spice mixes of the moment?
« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2014, 12:03 PM »
Quote from: noble ox on November 20, 2014, 11:43 AM
I will use big writing next time ;D

Should have gone to Specsavers  8)
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Offline Invisible Mike

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Re: what are the spice mixes of the moment?
« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2014, 01:05 PM »
Use any spice mix - makes little diff. It's how you cook them that counts.
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Offline George

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Re: what are the spice mixes of the moment?
« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2014, 06:12 PM »
Quote from: Derek Dansak on November 20, 2014, 10:39 AM
What are the new spice mixes everyone is keen on at the mo?

I've moved away from using mix powders. Instead, I use only Mild Madras Curry Powder in my base sauce, and for most other purposes. It already has most spices in it, so I reckon that diluting and adulterating the curry powder with additional cumin, coriander, etc is a bad move. If that arrived at a better balanced mix, then the manufacturers would presumably have done it.
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Offline JerryM

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Re: what are the spice mixes of the moment?
« Reply #7 on: November 20, 2014, 10:41 PM »
DD,

Good to see you back on the curry.

I buy from IFFU. Looks like 3rd order is becoming due.

To make myself would be parker21 mouchak and then yours.

Mix powder is one thing I'd still like to explore but is well down the list.

Gut feeling add more turmeric to mouchak and not far from IFFU.

Best wishes
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Offline Derek Dansak

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Re: what are the spice mixes of the moment?
« Reply #8 on: November 21, 2014, 01:07 PM »
Hi Jerry , George , good to know some of the old members are still around.

You guys have notched up some serious hours in this curry game !  respect !

I will try parker21 spice mix, that's one I missed during my gardening leave !


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Re: what are the spice mixes of the moment?
« Reply #9 on: November 23, 2014, 08:25 PM »
Hi DD, was too busy yesterday to make our usual madras so opted for the local t/a and very nice it was to  ;D Anyway , the thing is they don't add any additional spice mix to the final dish as its "all in da base" 8)
Makes me wonder the importance of adding any spice mix in the final dish .
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