Trying out chewytikka's 3hr base last night. Let it sit overnight and then blended it this afternoon only to realise I didn't put any oil in. So... I've put in 20 ml of veg oil, blended it again with a stick blender and am busy giving it another simmer.

What are the chances that the base will yield a good curry?
Cheers in advance
R.

just snaps of the evolution of the base at the mo' but it will continue as soon as ive knocked up a batch of the Madras (Wednesday i reckon, who could wait any longer with a batch of base just GAGGING to be used?)

the vegetables added to the spices


in with the water


after 1 hours simmering


and after the blending.
blimey im clamming for some bait

still 30 mins of simmering to go.......mmmmmmmmm smells damn good already
quick question. should i remove the cassia bark and cloves and bay leaves before i blend it?

just prior to an hours simmering

just prior to the final 10 minutes on a medium heat.
Due to the poor quality of the cameraphone photos, the colours are darker than they should be. The sauce isnt as bright as CurryLover_NZ's that's for sure. Just waiting for it to cool so i can divide it up.Some for an attempt at a chicken Madras tomorrow night and the rest for the freezer.
What other successful dishes have people made using this base?