c'mon guys, I know there is a bit more work in CTM but it equates to making 1 a month since we started the test

Barry

thats defo the case for me in hartlepool, mostly mutton which I actually prefer.  This is also what I use in my curries

Barry

Happy new year to all and here's to curry forum utopia!!!

regards

Barry

Hi

The oil for me carries the flavour of the individual components of the curry more successfully and sustains the flavours in your mouth for longer due to its 'coating' effect.  I am not sure whether the cooking in oil or water brings out the sweetness one more than the other.  It will need to be a side by side comparison one day. 

The more traditional currys seem to be less oil, more water based and seem to be 'wetter' on the plate if that makes sense?  This is the reason I prefer B.I.R curries.

Regards

Barry

Hi

paulp or jerry.  as you already have some of the original mix powder, you could keep a little and make up a new one to spec but usin a more available mix powder to compare?

Barry

Hi curryhell.

That looks the business!!! will be trying again soon with your tweaks!  i love how such a simple single ingredient addition can get a dish to what you are looking for.  will report back when tried.

Cheers

barry

Hi razor.  the finished base seemed overspiced and was close to.a finished curry all by itself!
I seemed to be adding gallons of water to the base to get the desired consistency.  i am going to try the base with a korma next week and feel that this is where it.may be too strong a base for the milder dishes.

I think the good thing about sites like this is that it is sometimes a little snippet of info from someone which captures the taste that an individual is.looking for

barry

Hi

thats enough endorsement for me to try the garlic chicken.
Have made the base, madras and vindy and so far nothing groundbreaking for.me!  base may be a tad overspiced imho!

Barry

Not being a fan of chicken from BIR, i bought some chicken breasts from the local indian wholesalers at 6 quid a kilo.  The things weigh 350 - 400g per breast with added water.  On cooking both I and the wife could taste the difference from normal butcher bought chicken with the water content stuff "tasting odd".  Not sure how else to describe it!  Did not try with tikka yet!!!  Will be interested to hear others thoughts on this, as I see it, poorer quality chicken

Barry

Theres turmeric in the first one george

barry