Axe. Apologies for missing it. It was a miss rather than an ignore and I gave to say that if it tastes as good as it looks then great. I am a bit unadventurous when it comes to veg in curry but this could tempt me big time. 

Not convinced you need to strain to quite this level of clarity. Put it through a fine sieve and get the lumps out yes but not to the point of it being see through. What benefit is there when it ends up in a sauce? Even a smooth sauce.  It is the taste we want and whilst I agree we do not want bits, the clarity of the oil can not really be an issue.

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Quote from: RubyDoo on March 20, 2013, 02:35 PM
Let's let them finish. If we start another now then the pressure will be more on them and they may not join in so soon. Not too many of us doing this so we need all we can get perhaps? Just a thought.

I agree. I'm ready for the next one, hopefully in more presentable way, but hopefully better tasting too!

Maybe after your hopefully forthcoming visit to the 'land of the holy and "Happy" grail ' none of us shall ever have to worry  about how our curries taste in the future?  There will be no need then for forums or books or even restaurants and TA's.    Perhaps we could still meet up here to do the secret tests?  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Thank you for highlighting this Natterjak. I have seen it before but then forgot about it!! I will give this a go when time permits and compare with the Bahji Oil I currently use, then 'report back'. 

Good example of members helping each other out and sharing experiences AND recipes etc.   

I thought the purpose of this site was to share experiences, recipes, techniques etc etc. and help each other out. This thread is a classic example of the OP baiting others and causing unnecessary aggravation to his own ends ( if the book ever comes out ). What on earth did he hope to achieve by the original post? Aside from the obvious and more vociferous members he has also now alienated some of the more reserved and patient amongst us.

I for one have had enough of this idiot and any chance of me supporting this supposed book has now gone however good it may turn out to be. Perhaps IF it ever appears we designate one person to get a copy then share anything potentially useful with the rest of us?  Not circulate etc, share. go on , sue me.

Let's let them finish. If we start another now then the pressure will be more on them and they may not join in so soon. Not too many of us doing this so we need all we can get perhaps? Just a thought.

Quote from: sp on March 19, 2013, 07:55 PM

Quote from: RubyDoo on March 12, 2013, 08:51 PM
Lidl silvercrest are excellent. If it breaks then buy another at that price. Never had to buy another in three years though. 

I've just used my Lidl 600W Silvercrest stick blender for the first time on base... it got very hot, very quickly, and started smoking - it's going back for a refund (not too sure about replacement  )

As Phil says - how long etc?  Need to remember that these things are designed for whisking up soups etc and not heavy long winded stuff. Always found mine will do 7 litres of base but I do rest it a couple of times.

Quote from: fried on March 17, 2013, 08:17 PM
Just out of curiosity RD, why do you find CA's mix too over-powering? It seems pretty similiar to a lot of mix powders on here.

Just the little additions here and there , eg and especially cardamon powder albeit the fenugreek and ginger are also to 'blame' . These spices are best left out of a general mix imho.

Quote from: Phil [Chaa006] on March 17, 2013, 07:38 PM

Quote from: RubyDoo on March 17, 2013, 07:27 PM
Seems well over on the turmeric to me this one. Simple but heavy haldi. 

But do remember Bruce Edward's assertion, re-cited here recently, that he could make a perfectly acceptable curry using only turmeric, salt and pepper : no other spices.  Think what you will of BE, that point is worth bearing in mind.

** Phil.

Yes but we don't want acceptable curries. We want better than acceptable surely. Otherwise see the thread about the  shop bought rubbish. ( which I have purposely restricted my typing fingers over )  but the idd one of which I agree may be considered ' acceptable ' , at best.

Seems well over on the turmeric to me this one. Simple but heavy haldi.