It's quite similar to Dip's madras (more G&G and the use of spiced oil in this one) which has become my preferred method for madras though I use Razor's base....fantastic results every time, even when cooking with a cold pan to start...I use more chilli powder than this recipe for madras though, approx 1 tblsp.

They look great Haldi ;D Been meaning to make some for a couple of weeks but had alot on chez nous lol

I've always thought traditional home made sides/starter recipes are superior to anything you buy in a BIR

Most places offer a chicken tikka option on their main dish menus here George

I could just dip into that, UF ;D

Quote from: bickerton on August 12, 2010, 02:55 PM
I love the thought of Vindalorma - I'm going to try it!

Dont think I'll go  for kormaLOO though for obvious reasons..... ;D

WUSS! lol ;D

lol I made a vindalorma/kormaloo not so long ago, didn't write down the recipe though but the curry was great! I told Razor about it - wish I could remember exactly what I used but I'm afraid I was a little on the merry side lol ;D Mixing a madras with a pathia is very nice too

I like having a crack at hybrid curries...anyone else do this at all?

Be nice if we could all get together to make up some new dishes...

Hi Stephen

Never made the base before at all but I've used the lovage before so I only added a scant 1/4 tsp. I don't know if I'd make it again without the lovage because.....well I don't know how to explain it really, the base is tasty yet somehow a bit bland in comparison to final dishes using Razor's. Bland is too strong a word and a bit negative which isn't my intention...it just lacks something for me and I think the lovage gets in the way of knowing what that is exactly

Just made my standard madras using this base and spice mix. The curry is very nice, looks the business and I'm happy to say that the ajowan isn't as strong in the final dish as I had expected...though as I sit here five minutes after tasting I can still taste the ajwain round the sides and back of my tongue - it's not unpleasant, just different. Very nice curry, but it doesn't beat the same recipe and spice mix when used with Razor's base..Razor's base delivers deeper flavour and a nice hint of that old fashioned taste IMO.

I'll have to make more dishes with it - only used it for SL's chasni in which I didn't taste or rather aftertaste the ajowan like I can with the madras ....Perhaps the flavour has developed more through the base whilst it's been sitting...

All in all it's nice, but I've had better

CA and SS have clearly not been banned

Who are you talking about tyenoodle?

not had liquid smoke for a while but you can buy it in the supermarket usually in amongst the bbq sauces (or world foods section  in Sainsburys). If you try it be careful - a little can go a long way lol