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The discussion centers around a member's experience making Prawn Madras using the Ashoka base and Bunjara Paste, highlighting the effectiveness of a specific chef's pan purchased in London. The member praised the flavor of the base but noted that they would reduce the salt in future attempts. They successfully created two distinct curries from the same base, reinforcing the idea that a good base can lead to varied results. A suggestion was made to substitute margarine with evaporated milk for a healthier option.

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Online Yousef

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Prawn Madras - Ashoka Style
« on: January 25, 2009, 10:12 AM »
Well i got round to making the Ashoka base & Bunjara Paste and here is a finished madras.
I cooked this using my brand new Chefs pan purchased directly from the Bengal Supermarket in Brick Lane (London) last weekend.

If you using anything other than these single portion pans for your curry, stop now and go get one. They are 8 pounds and worth every penny.

Stew

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Bangla City Continental Supermarket, E1 6RL
86, Brick Lane, London, E1 6RL
Tel:  020 7456 1000
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Re: Prawn Madras - Ashoka Style
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2009, 04:32 PM »
Looks really good Stew. More importantly what did you think of the base and bunjara?
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Re: Prawn Madras - Ashoka Style
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2009, 06:29 PM »
Yes Stew, I am waiting with baited breath to here of your opinion,like CurryKing I feel we can really experiment with all manner of additional recipes from the basic Ashoka kit with or without the rest of the recipes I hope to get once back in Glasgow. Delighted though that you have given it a go.
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Re: Prawn Madras - Ashoka Style
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2009, 07:56 PM »
Also available at this shop behind bangla city:

BANGLA TOWN CASH & CARRY
020 7377 1770
67-77
HANBURY STREET
TOWER HAMLETS
LONDON E1 5JP


..and Taj stores, a few doors down. The prices vary a bit, i think one shop sells them for ?7

112 Brick Lane,
London, E1 6RL
Telephone
020 7377 0061
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Re: Prawn Madras - Ashoka Style
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2009, 05:02 PM »
Great stuff Stew, what did you think of Ashoka recipes?
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Re: Prawn Madras - Ashoka Style
« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2009, 03:15 PM »
I really like the base, except next time i will significantly reduce the salt content as i believe i put too much in.
In addition its quite thick but i think this is the key, thick base packed with flavour which you water down to the consistency you need.

Also the Onion past is a nice touch and i believe the real deal, it certainly adds something.

I made two curries using the same base and onion paste but got two distinct results, a Bhuna and a Madras....both very impressive indeed and this strengthens the concept that given the right base your can create many different curries.

Now i know why curries are super fattening, when you see that lump or margarine dissolving in the base combined with the oil you know this is a serious tummy buster....the price you pay for the real deal.....
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Re: Prawn Madras - Ashoka Style
« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2009, 04:58 PM »
Quote from: Admin on January 27, 2009, 03:15 PM
Now i know why curries are super fattening, when you see that lump or margarine dissolving in the base combined with the oil you know this is a serious tummy buster....the price you pay for the real deal.....

Try substituting a small tin of evaporated milk for the marg, works a dream!
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