I am. No doubt people will moan but they aren't the ones putting in the hard graft.
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#122
Curry Recipe Group Tests / Re: Chicken Tikka Massala Group Test
June 03, 2011, 02:12 PM
Okay, thanks for all of your comments. I didn't realize Lorrydoo had such a cult following so of course we will keep it in the group test. I'll be delighted if it does well but having eaten Tomato soup based CTM before I'm not holding my breath. But this format has thrown up plenty of surprises before and I'm sure it will again.
Regarding the way the recipes are tested, you just cant beat a side by side analysis. I agree a group concerted effort to review a dish is also a good idea, it is also a very different idea and should be treated as such. I'm sure Stew will be happy to set up a new area of the site if someone wants to step forward and run with it. I'll be happy to cook and review a dish if it gets off the ground.
For the group tests, I'm really pleased with how the results have worked in the past and I don't think this will be any exception. Its an afternoons 'work' to get them all made but invite a couple of mates around to help, drink a few beers and it becomes quite good fun. Especially the testing part. I'll often try each version 2 or 3 times to pick an ultimate winner in the taste category.
So we have 5 testers, 5 recipes and the normal format. I'll PM my recipe to those that don't have it. Assuming Az is okay with it, I'll post it afterwards.
Regarding the way the recipes are tested, you just cant beat a side by side analysis. I agree a group concerted effort to review a dish is also a good idea, it is also a very different idea and should be treated as such. I'm sure Stew will be happy to set up a new area of the site if someone wants to step forward and run with it. I'll be happy to cook and review a dish if it gets off the ground.
For the group tests, I'm really pleased with how the results have worked in the past and I don't think this will be any exception. Its an afternoons 'work' to get them all made but invite a couple of mates around to help, drink a few beers and it becomes quite good fun. Especially the testing part. I'll often try each version 2 or 3 times to pick an ultimate winner in the taste category.
So we have 5 testers, 5 recipes and the normal format. I'll PM my recipe to those that don't have it. Assuming Az is okay with it, I'll post it afterwards.
#123
Curry Recipe Group Tests / Re: Chicken Tikka Massala Group Test
June 02, 2011, 11:52 AMQuote from: Ramirez on June 01, 2011, 05:25 PMQuote from: chriswg on May 18, 2011, 08:15 AM
So far for testers I have:
Chriswg
Stephen Lindsay
Ramirez
Solar
Bamble
Any other takers?
Looks like this is the final list of participants. We ready to get this started?
Hi Ramirez
You are right we should get this show on the road. Does everyone have the recipes? I suggest we stick to the 5 you posted:
CA's - https://curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=3999.0
Mick's (CBM) - http://cbm-mick.blogspot.com/2009/10/chicken-tikka-masala.html
Dip's - https://curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=4488.0
Chris' - yet to be posted
Lorrydoo's - https://curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=1823.0
Im thinking we could possibly drop Lorrydoo's and just do 4 recipes as they are all quite involved. With the ketchup and heinz tomato soup I can imagine what the result will taste like and I can't see it being great.
If any of the testers need my recipe let me know and I'll PM it to you.
If anyone wants to be a tester let me know and I'll add you to the list.
Cheers
Chris
#125
Lets Talk Curry / Re: Chutney's Roshney Chicken and the Gurkha Square Restaurant, Fleet
June 01, 2011, 10:40 AM
Hi Phil
Shame you didn't get to try it but as you said it will be something to look forward too next time. By the way, I had a Roshney on Sunday but to my horror Az had the day off. The result was nice but not ball-achingly awesome like usual. When you do get round to getting one make sure you get him to cook it for you.
I've only been to the Gurkha Square once and that was on a dads curry night. We were about 12 of us and just sat down and asked them to bring us beer and food which they were only too happy to do. Some of the dishes were nice, some I've no idea what they were, some were just plain nasty. It was like playing Indian Roulette. Restaurant wise, there is only really the Gulshan or Golden Triangle. The Dhanshiri used to be brilliant but after new owners took over and 2 or 3 bad takeaways we decided to give up on them. The Blue Tiger is opposite Chutneys but I've never heard a good word said about them. I think we got a TA from them once and got a bag of spicy oil delivered with some chicken floating somewhere in it.
Shame you didn't get to try it but as you said it will be something to look forward too next time. By the way, I had a Roshney on Sunday but to my horror Az had the day off. The result was nice but not ball-achingly awesome like usual. When you do get round to getting one make sure you get him to cook it for you.
I've only been to the Gurkha Square once and that was on a dads curry night. We were about 12 of us and just sat down and asked them to bring us beer and food which they were only too happy to do. Some of the dishes were nice, some I've no idea what they were, some were just plain nasty. It was like playing Indian Roulette. Restaurant wise, there is only really the Gulshan or Golden Triangle. The Dhanshiri used to be brilliant but after new owners took over and 2 or 3 bad takeaways we decided to give up on them. The Blue Tiger is opposite Chutneys but I've never heard a good word said about them. I think we got a TA from them once and got a bag of spicy oil delivered with some chicken floating somewhere in it.
#126
Grow Your Own Spices and Herbs / Re: 2011 Chillies
May 30, 2011, 09:14 AM
Mine are doing terribly. I planted 24 seeds and only 3 germinated 
#127
Just Joined? Introduce Yourself / Re: registered
May 23, 2011, 04:06 PM
Hi and welcome to the forum. I hope you find everything you need, if not just ask. We are all happy to help where we can.
Chris
Chris
#128
Lets Talk Curry / Re: using ghee or not
May 23, 2011, 11:08 AM
As I've mentioned before, for me Veg Ghee really sets a dish apart. Try it next time instead of Veg oil and you will notice an instant improvement. Butter Ghee is too strong a taste for me.
#129
Curry Sauce, Curry Base , Curry Gravy Recipes, Secret Curry Base / Re: Dipuraja's Curry Base Gravy
May 22, 2011, 09:39 AM
Thats what it looks like. I'll try and confirm next time I speak to him but that is what I'm making now.
#130
Curry Sauce, Curry Base , Curry Gravy Recipes, Secret Curry Base / Re: Dipuraja's Curry Base Gravy
May 22, 2011, 08:39 AM
I was chatting to Az yesterday about his base sauce as I need to cook a new batch. His is basically identical to this one apart from he includes one medium potato to 6 - 7 onions. I'm making some up today so I'll see if the potato makes any discernible difference to the finished curry. I can see it adding a bit of thickness to the sauce.