No probs, it takes a real man to admit that someone else has a bigger one. 

Thanks for taking the time.

Thanks guys, that'll give me a place to start.

I don't get oil rising in Darth's base either, I put that down to there not being very much in the recipe compared to some others.

Still produces an excellent base though. Much healthier too. 

Want to give this UCB a go, could someone give me a clue as to the amount of onions in weight so that I may at least be somewhere near the mark.

Thanks
John

Thanks Panpot, I know those areas so I'll take the missus for a trip out for a little look!

That'll please her.  ;D

CP, thanks for the informative post, most of the old hands on here will probably already know this but for newbies like myself it is welcome info. Even though it has frightened the life out of me!

I had no idea that rice can be dangerous. I usually cook a batch and put it in the fridge where it could remain for a week before it is eaten. I always make sure that it is reheated thoroughly but is it ok to keep it in the fridge for this long? If I decide to freeze it can I stick it in the microwave frozen when I need it or do I have to defrost it first?

I try not to freeze my curries or rice, in the past they have taken on a bit of a watery mushy texture when recooked, clearly I'm doing something wrong.

Dai, I too use the liquid food colourings and I agree if you try to use them straight from the bottle they are impossible to control and also the colour is too concentrated. As already mentioned I dilute mine in an egg cup and sprinkle onto the rice with a small spoon. I've found that the rice needs to be reasonably dry though because the wetter it is the more the colouring spreads.
Listen to me I think I'm an expert now  :

Any views welcome

John

Quote from: DARTHPHALL on September 30, 2006, 11:19 AM
This is how i make my Ginger & Garlic puree.
Peel & skin Ginger & Garlic.
Get a Cheese grater (the old fashioned type with the holes cut in it).
Grate the G & G on the side with the second largest holes, as you grate on the underside you will see the puree, simple as that & 100% homemade & pure.
hope this is of use to you.
all the best,
.....DARTHPHALL.....

Darth, do you just do this as you need it or do you do a load and store it?

Thanks for that CK, I'll bear it in mind. Quite new to all this so much experimenting to be done.

Do you know if I can buy bassar mix online?

JB

Thanks, I'll give it a try.

I still have some of Darth's base left so I will try that and then make some of MJ sauce to compare the two.

Thre's been a few mentions of Basaar spice mix and I'm keen to try it in place of chilli powder. Unfortunately can't buy it in any of the shops near me and can't seem to find it on the net.
Does anyone know if it can be bought online please?

JB