My guess is no - and most certainly not for years - not unless you own your own sterile bottling plant!

I've heard of some members keeping bases for over a week in the fridge but I wouldn't recommend it. Most members freeze their bases but if you are stuck for freezer space then use a base recipe that makes smaller amounts.

The SnS base June 2008 makes 2.65 litres (I don't think there is base recipe that makes less than this).

Is this the end of the curry base trail then Bobby? 

Hi Phil

Welcome to the forum.

Best place on the web for learning to cook better curries.

Regards
SnS

Hi Nits

Just divide into handy size portions and freeze them in plastic takeaway dishes with lids. Defrost before use.

SnS 

ps: taste seems to improve with time

Some interesting recipes here

http://www.newkerala.com/recipes

A great site. Some interesting recipes.

I'm wondering whether its worth asking him to join this forum.

Hi Leodido ... if you are worried about burning stuff (especially the spices), try this recipe - it uses a more gentle approach, while still producing a good curry.

https://curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=2603.0

Good luck

Regards
SnS

Hi Leodido

I recommend that you only do one portion at a time (per pan). Also, the recipe is for one portion. You could increase to doing two together once you've had some experience (I still cook one portion per pan).

The froth is normal and can be stirred back into the base. Any thick surface scum can be removed.

What curry paste? The recipe called for the spices to be added as powder. Okay, if you're worried about burning the spices then mix with a little water to form a thick paste. If the paste is too thin, it will lower the cooking temperature and the spices may not release their full flavour. This may also give a bitter raw taste to the curry.

More practice eh

SnS

Hi qprbob

Could well be the onions - you should have used English cooking onions.

Try the SnS Base June 2008 next time as it is a modified 'improved' version of the original Saffron recipe. There is also a Madras to go with it (you can also use the Saffron base with this Madras recipe).

see here

https://curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=2757.0

Regards
SnS

Hi Soapy

Welcome to the forum.

SnS