I wanted to try mustard oil out, searching the net for suppliers I found one who also had recipes and Mr Huda pastes, to make the order up for free postage I tried his pastes..................WOW the taste is incredible!

I did this:

http://www.spicesofindia.co.uk/acatalog/Chicken-Tikka-Jalfrezi-Recipe.html

except for using half mustard oil ( heated to smoking beforehand as seems to be the rule ). I was really impressed with the results, the tikka on it's own was as authentic as it gets.

You've got to try this........

Pete

Noticed these in our local supermarket, will be trying one next weekend. The packet says they've chopped the onions/garlic/ginger and added various spices then dried it and packaged it. You fry the meat, then add the packets contents along with a can of tomatoes and 20mins later have a curry!

Anyone tried them yet ?

http://www.eastendfoods.co.uk/goto/page/curry_magic,1368

Pete

I used to work with a Pakistani and odd times he'd invite me to his home for a meal. He lived in an area predominately Asian and as you approached there'd be an instantly recognisable smell from the houses. He made some meatballs that smelt strongly of this mystery smell and tasted fantastic. I am kicking myself now for not asking at the time how they where made...............

Does anyone know what ingrediant they use that makes such a strong smell ? it is similar to frying onion and garlic but definately not the same, I tried asafoetida having read descriptions of it but that isn't it either.

Pete