I just watched this and couldn't help but laugh. What an absolutely terrible demonstration!

http://youtu.be/yCg5gLODeSk

Won't let me embed it for some reason!

I just read it that you add the salt while the oil heats up so when the onions go in the salt is hot and evenly distributed around the pan. Im sure it would make little difference to add the salt with the onions but maybe it is a good habit to get into.

I'm sure I'll be able to nab some of the real stuff from Chutneys to compare against. Hopefully Az will bring a few other samples from the takeaway too.

It would be good if 5 of the people going to CR0 Curry in the Park could make one of these recipes each and bring it along for everyone to taste and judge. I'm happy to make one or two of them if anyone else would like to volounteer?

Hey everyone. We are down to 5 weeks on Saturday until the first annual CR0 Curry BBQ in the Park. I thought it would be a good idea to refresh this thread as some newer members wont be aware of it.

Nipoori Man is hopefully going to get a Nipoori tandoor for us to have a play with. If someone has a gas hob they could bring then we can knock up some sauces. Maybe we could have a little competition if we can agree on an event! Chicken Tikka or Sheik kebabs would probably be easiest.

Im hoping Az from Chutneys will be there too to bring some samples and answer questions. I promised him he wouldn't have to spend the whole day cooking though!

Everyone is welcome. Just sign up on the spreadsheet at:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AoVG2JH0G1stdFJDSXo2WWJOdUZEU1pWTnRCQWFDRkE&authkey=CJm4-LIB&hl=en_US#gid=0

Its a big park with lots to do so bring wives / girlfriends / kids / friends e.t.c. It should be a fab day!

The Garlic Zoom looks really cool. I agree that sometimes you need bigger chunks than grating can give you, especially if you are making a garlic tarka to add to your curry!

If you get one let me know if its any good, I might get one.

You don't work for Amazon do you? 

Oh yeah, I see what you mean

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Quote from: chriswg on June 07, 2011, 12:48 PM
I have just reviewed the last ten of Coogan's 60+ posts, and he mentions the Nipoori only once.

I make it 13 of the last 28 either directly or indirectly. But I take your point and maybe I'm being a bit unfair. I must have missed the threads where he talks about other things so I apologise.

My point was supposed to be that actually I like the idea of the Nipoori but I don't want to spend so much money on something that isn't as good as it appears. A peer review would be perfect but I would prefer it came from a long established member rather than someone who could potentially be working for them. I'm not saying he is, but in a forum environment anything is possible. I actually invited the Nipoori people to the site initially when I was researching the products. It wasn't long after that Coogan joined and started promoting it. You can see why I would be suspicious, even if it is unfounded.

Coogan, it would be BRILLIANT if you could come to the CR0 Curry in the Park with the Nipoori and we can all have a go. For details and to sign up see my signature. It's a family day with kids welcome too. The more the merrier.

Thanks
Chris

I'm not convinced on the Nipoori either. Generally, the more someone tries to sell me something the more concerned I get. No offence Coogan but since joining every post seems to be either directly or indirectly promoting the Nipoori oven and as none of us know you it is difficult to take your enthusiasm with anything other than a pinch of salt.

I'm sure the sceptics on the site will assume you are somehow associated to the company that makes them. The message about being sent a free one didn't exactly help dissuade us either.

If Nipoori want an honest assessment of their system they can send me one to test. I'd be happy to give an unbiased side by side comparison against my gas BBQ and oven. If it is as good as you say it is I'll be happy to sing its praises. I'm sure Solar will come and give me a hand. 2 reviews for the price of one.