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The original poster shared their experience of preparing an impressive array of curries for a family gathering, including chicken tikka masala, chicken madras, and various sides, which received high praise from guests. They acknowledged the extensive preparation involved but were thrilled with the outcome, noting that their dishes were comparable to restaurant quality. Several community members expressed admiration for the spread and requested specific recipes, particularly for the bombay aloo and balti pathia, while also sharing tips and experiences related to cooking naan bread.

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Offline jb

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Last night's feast
« on: December 08, 2012, 07:32 PM »
I had my curry pans out again last night.It was for a family get together,I had a few requests to do some food as they knew I was a bit of a keen amateur curry chef.I don't think however they were prepared for the outcome,they thought it was just going to be one curry and some boiled rice!!

I did chicken tikka massala,chicken madras,tandoori chicken,balti pathia,special jalfrezi,sag bhaji,bombay aloo,sag aloo,pilau rice and balti chili naan.There was quite a few people so I did 2 portions each of the mains,3 portions of the sides and a big batch of rice.

Tandoori chicken
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Chicken tikka massala
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Balti pathia
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Special Jalfrezi
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Chicken madras
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Pilau rice
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Balti chilli naan
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Sag aloo/bombay potato
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Ready to go!!!
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Offline h4ppy-chris

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Re: Last night's feast
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2012, 07:37 PM »
that looks lovely my man well done.
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Offline jb

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Re: Last night's feast
« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2012, 07:58 PM »
These were the core recipes I used so a big thanks to these people;massala paste from the Zaal Restaurant,Blade's tikka,pre cooked potatoes/spiced oil from Ifind4u ,Pacman Pete's naan bread(from a VERY old thread),mix powder and base gravy from The Little India(courtesy Curry Barking Mad).

Results? Well it took absolutely ages to prepare but it was a complete success.My curry senses were well and truly blunted,however I went out and when I returned the house smelt like a genuine BIR kitchen.My guests were gobsmacked,even the the non curry eaters agreed it smelt divine.There were no magic ingredients but I was told by my guests it was as good,if not better than their usual take-away.I was chuffed to say the least.
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Offline vinders

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Re: Last night's feast
« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2012, 08:37 PM »
What a feast. That really is an amazing spread and looks every bit as good, if not better, as many restaurants I've been too!

Could I ask which recipe you followed for the bombay potato? Thanks


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Offline Peripatetic Phil

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Re: Last night's feast
« Reply #4 on: December 08, 2012, 09:12 PM »
Staggered beyond belief.  How one man can cook that many dishes to perfection I will never understand; I cooked Chicken Madras tonight (improvised recipe) and even that one dish left a lot to be desired.  Jolly well done, JB !

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Offline PaulP

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Re: Last night's feast
« Reply #5 on: December 08, 2012, 09:55 PM »
That looks fantastic Jb, well done and it puts me to shame!

Paul
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Offline Stephen Lindsay

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Re: Last night's feast
« Reply #6 on: December 09, 2012, 12:05 AM »
a feast fest jb!
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Offline chewytikka

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Re: Last night's feast
« Reply #7 on: December 09, 2012, 12:41 AM »
Very well done 8)
All looks the dogs doodas'

They look like really good Naans, without the Balti overkill.
You'll be making Naanwiches next JB ;)

cheers Chewy
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Offline natterjak

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Re: Last night's feast
« Reply #8 on: December 09, 2012, 07:30 AM »
Gorgeous looking food there JB, you should be rightly proud of the results of your hard work :) do you mind pointing me towards the recipe for the Balti Pathia? I fancy having a crack at that
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Offline Naga

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Re: Last night's feast
« Reply #9 on: December 09, 2012, 08:55 AM »
Superb effort, JB! What a feast! Like natterjack, I like the sound of the Balti Pathia, but it all looks great. :)
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