Quote from: bodmass on July 22, 2008, 03:55 PM
Does anyone know if any of the large supermarkets are likely to sell tamarind in any form?

I'm sure I've seen it in the new world section of our 24hr Tesco.
Matt

Hi Bobby 
For the colouring I use a small syringe (exclusively for the rice), we have lots although they usually have calpol and other kids medicine in.
Nice looking dish
Matt

Agree with Josh on this, the answer is most certainly from the colouring powder, I have experienced the orange hands the stuff is bloody lethal.
Matt

Quote from: joshallen2k on July 13, 2008, 07:03 PM
Oh yeah, where did you find the "mooli radish"? Is this something you can only find at an Indian grocery? Does it go by any other name to your knowledge?

-- Josh

Mooli can be purchased in Tesco ,well I can buy it in our 24hr one, however I've used it and IMHO it made no difference at all.
Matt

Hi Matt
       This "adding spices close to the end of cooking the base" idea is something I recently have come across
A takeaway near me does the same
They boil everything until cooked, add the spices, bring back to the boil, then blend
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Thanks for that Haldi,  I haven't tried this technique yet but I will certainly give it a try when I make my next base.
I also like your previous comments about mixing recipes with different bases, I'm guessing but i would say that any curry made with the BE base needs to have minimal spicing due to amount in the base.
Matt

Really really interesting post many thanks, I also think the comments by Haldi on mixing and matching are very helpful.
Matt

With the bhajis you might want to consider part cooking them, remove sit on kitchen roll and leave in fridge until needed. Them simply finish off in hot oil just like new, works everytime for me.
Matt

Hi
A blender would not suffice for spices, however I'm more concerned at the quantities you seem to be doing. A standard spice grinder is more than sufficient for making a reasonably large  quantity, failing this blend two or three times.
Don't forget ground spices are best used fresh so no need to make loads!
I'm sure there will be other opinions but hey ;D

Hi Derek
Rice- I seem to struggle with this, however the best results by far for me are when I batch cook and then freeze.
The rice when defrosted separates nicely and hey presto is not sticky.
Bit of a copout but it works.
Matt

Hi
Check out Rice Bran Oil and Rapeseed oil, healthier alternatives.
Matt