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#142
Curry Base Chat / Re: Is this the true test of a good base?
December 16, 2008, 07:43 PM
A digression, but I agree the 'acid test' is whether you could eat it cold for breakfast.
I used to go to 'The Islamabad' in Leeds back in the early eighties when I was a student there. I have the ignominious distinction of having left that establishment at about 4am one morning when it closed, only to be back in for 'brunch' at about 11am! Chicken madras in both cases!
I used to go to 'The Islamabad' in Leeds back in the early eighties when I was a student there. I have the ignominious distinction of having left that establishment at about 4am one morning when it closed, only to be back in for 'brunch' at about 11am! Chicken madras in both cases!
#143
Lets Talk Curry / Re: Use of curry leafs in BIR cooking
December 16, 2008, 07:36 PM
That's true SnS, fresh are much better. Freezing fresh fresh leaves works ok 'though, a kind of half way house in strengh terms between dried and fresh.
#144
Talk About Anything Other Than Curry / Re: My Lamb Bhuna
December 15, 2008, 04:36 PM
LOL, always seems to be the aloo stuffed paratha they forget down my way!
#145
Lets Talk Curry / Re: Use of curry leafs in BIR cooking
December 15, 2008, 03:11 PM
Yep
I use them in madras, about 5 dried ones fried in the oil with chopped chilie and a dried chilie, before the spice mix and base goes in. Very happy with, it's just all the other dishes I have to master!
I use them in madras, about 5 dried ones fried in the oil with chopped chilie and a dried chilie, before the spice mix and base goes in. Very happy with, it's just all the other dishes I have to master!
#146
Curry Sauce, Curry Base , Curry Gravy Recipes, Secret Curry Base / Re: Base Gravy from Ashoka at the Quay
December 14, 2008, 12:58 PM
The Yanks certainly call what we would term tomarto puree, tomarto 'paste'; so in my opinion paste is more likely to be 'our' puree than tinned toms or anthing else.
Hope that helps!
Hope that helps!
#147
Curry Base Chat / Re: Is this the true test of a good base?
December 13, 2008, 10:02 PM
Sorry Panpot, didn't mean to appear pushy; I'm very grateful for your efforts! Thanks!
#148
Curry Base Chat / Re: Is this the true test of a good base?
December 13, 2008, 01:33 PM
Panpot
I hear what you say about sticking 'to the letter' when trying the Ashoka stuff, and I certainly shall when I've depleated my current supply of base.
Could I please make another plea for a Ashoka recipie for madras? Pretty please!
I hear what you say about sticking 'to the letter' when trying the Ashoka stuff, and I certainly shall when I've depleated my current supply of base.
Could I please make another plea for a Ashoka recipie for madras? Pretty please!
#149
BIR Main Dishes Chat / Re: Ashoka Recipes
December 09, 2008, 11:02 PM
Derrrrr
Disregard my last....
I've just read your notes again, properley this time!
Disregard my last....
I've just read your notes again, properley this time!
#150
BIR Main Dishes Chat / Re: Ashoka Recipes
December 09, 2008, 10:57 PM
Panpot
What garam masala do Ashoka use, pre bought or chef made; if the latter do you know the chef's recipie?
Sorry for the persistant questioning!
What garam masala do Ashoka use, pre bought or chef made; if the latter do you know the chef's recipie?
Sorry for the persistant questioning!