Hi currym4d
I simply put garlic and ginger in a mini blender with a touch of water and blitz to produce a paste.
Welcome
Matt

I'm not a fan of Pataks in mainstream currys' it does indeed leave a particular taste,however the Balti Paste does seem to work nicely.
On the plus side I think  the Pataks pastes namely, the Tikka, Tandoori and Kashmiri Masala are excellent for Tikka/Tandoori marinades IMHO.
Matt

Hi Guys
apologies if this is not the right place to post but please see below pictures of SnS's base that I made earlier today.
Smells lovely can't wait to use it.
Matt

Hi tonymexico,
Interesting recipe but I'm guessing that with the length of cooking time and lack of any base sauce that this is more home style than BIR.
Another one to add to the ever growing list of must try.
Matt

Quote from: smokenspices on June 20, 2008, 05:10 PM
There is methi in the Madras recipe - but this could be coriander leaf that Bobby added at the last moment (which of course is optional)

SnS

Sns
Helps if I read the recipe properly, BTW great photos the rice preparation is a lovely touch.
Great thanks for the works you guys are doing.
Matt

Hi Bobby
Great looking curry, it looks like there is some corriander or Methi in the meal but I noticed there is none in the recipe or did it come from the base- Which also looks like one to try.
Soooo much to do.
Matt

Hi
Shortage of Indian shops in Eastbourne, does anyone know whether white Tower is available in any of the major supermarkets.
Matt

Hi
For what its worth I now use Rice oil when cooking my curries, the health properties are mean't to be favourable(Unless someone tells me otherwise)
Matt

Hi Shilts
Welcome from another newbie, small world my wife is from Wednesbury.
Hate to say this but I'm a keen Wolves fan going back to the John Richards, Derek Dougan era.
Matt

Hi
I watched this, some interesting footage and you couldn't miss the pataks, bloody depresssing if the secret ingredient is "Pataks".
I'm guessing but will it be on Iplayer tomorrow.
Matt