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#181
Hi all,

I don't know if this has been posted on the site before but I came across it in my curry file.

I think I got it from the internet so can't confirm where the source came from.

It is called the Curry Guzzler Base Sauce.

CURRY GUZZLER SAUCE

"This is the basis for nearly all Indian restaurant curries and most restaurants will have a huge pot of curry sauce simmering away. It forms the body of all the curry sauces to which is added the additional spices, chilli, meat and vegetables to create the finished dish. Curry sauce is exceptionally easy to make and if you wish you can make up more than you need and either freeze it in portions or keep it refrigerated for up to 5 days".

? 2lb/900g Large Onions sliced into thick chunks
? 1 Large tin Chopped tomatoes (400g)
? 1 Tablespoon Tomato Puree
? 10 Cloves of garlic, crushed
? 4" piece of root ginger, skin removed
? 1 Teaspoon curry powder
? 1 Teaspoon garam massalla
? 1 Tablespoon Turmeric
? Juice of 1 whole lemon (interesting)
? 3 Pints water
? 1 Teaspoon salt
? 10 Tablespoons vegetable oil

Bring the water to boil in a large saucepan with the salt.
Add the sliced onions ,garlic and ginger into the pan and bring back to the boil. When it has boiled, reduce the heat to allow the contents to simmer, cover and leave for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile mix the curry powder, garam massalla, Turmeric with the lemon juice and tomato puree to create a thick paste (add a little water if necessary). Pour the tinned tomatoes into a food processor and puree for 3 minutes to a smooth sauce. Empty into a container and wash and dry the food processor.
When the onions have simmered for 30 minutes drain off the liquid using a sieve into a container for use later.
Place the remaining onions, garlic and ginger mixture into a food processor and puree for 2 minutes (You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of the food processor).
Wash and dry the pan that the onions were cooked in and put in the oil and bring up to a medium high heat.
Once the oil is hot stir fry the thick paste for 1 minute and then add the pureed tomatoes and bring to the boil. Once boiling add the pureed onions and mix the contents well together.
Bring back to the boil and then simmer on low for 30 minutes skimming off any froth on the surface every couple of minutes.
You can now use the curry sauce immediately or freeze or refrigerate it.

Regards

Ray G
#182
Lets Talk Curry / Re: Just got my Kushi Balti Book!
November 29, 2005, 10:14 PM
Hi Ian,

Yes, there are colour pictures in the book that are used where the recipes are concerned.
This being a good thing as it does give an idea of the colour of the base sauce, and finished dish etc. There are quite a few B & W ones as well and although not so important I can only assume it has kept the printing costs down.

Ray
#183
Quote from: graeme on November 29, 2005, 08:50 PM
Fancy being served by an Asian Scottish waiter, now that would be funny
for out of town folk.

What, with a Turban and a Kilt and a name like Jock Patel. !!!
#184
Quote from: Curry King on November 29, 2005, 04:34 PM
I know what it reminded me of the last time I made it, radioactive waste? :D

Well, iv'e never had a bowl of that! But I expect someone will be giving it a "glowing" write up!

Ray
#185
Hi George,

The Tomato comes in the base sauce ( 1 1/2 cups used ) in the form of pureed tinned toms and tomato puree added at "stage two".

It is a sort of "hidden" ingredient, not apparent by it's absence in the actual final recipe.
Do give it a whirl, it really is good. I believe Ian J made it for his partner at the weekend with very favourable results and may give an independant opinion.

Ray
#186
Lets Talk Curry / Re: Balti Secrets Book
November 29, 2005, 02:31 PM
Hi JB,

It sounds very interesting.

I have had this on order from Amazon for months with no luck!
Did you say you had the book?

Any chance of scanning it to the site for us all to share or alternatively send me some photocopies which I can scan and post! The base sauce recipe would be most interesting.

Regards

Ray
#187
Hi Ian,
I might just add this.
Having just looked at the video again the first thing that I notice is the Ginger mystery. In the ingredients for the base sauce he say's "use 2 ozs Fresh Ginger, PEELED! Hope that helps.

My personal opinion is not to get too wound up by amounts!
There is a bit of leeway with some of the spices I think although I agree what gets shown seems to be on the generous side.

The way I look at is is this. Spices such as Paprika, Turmeric, Coriander Powder are relatively mild tasting and too much will not affect taste so drastically. You can be fairly safe with an overdose of these kind of spices especially in say a two litre base sauce.

The spices I tend to be careful with are Chilie, Cumin, Garam Masala, Cardamom, Pepper etc, you know what I mean. Any of these are bound to affect the taste if too much (or too little ) is used as they are very powerful. Garam Masala is a particularly potent spice and I have ruined many a dish with overuse of this one!

In the video I wonder if they just show each spice in a small dish just to demonstrate what it looks like rather than have put in an accurate amount for the recipe. It seems to me the actual amount he tips in the pot is closer to a measured amount and I think a rounded measure would be what is shown rather than a flat measure.

Regards

Ray
#188
Lets Talk Curry / Re: oil re-use confusion
November 28, 2005, 10:11 PM
Quote from: Blondie on November 28, 2005, 09:56 PM
I take it that the base you are using is the David Smith one.
I have been using this myself recently and have excellent results.

Hi Blondie,

I know you have recommended the David Smith base before.
I have made the original base of his before and thought it was quite similar to the KD base. Is the base on the premium site that much different from the original to warrant the joining fee and does it have many more recipes on offer.
For the price it doesn't seem a bad? buy particularly if you are having some success.

Ray
#189
Ian,

Stick a Coffee Grinder on your Xmas wish list.

Mine was about ?15 and I use it all the time to grind whole spices to powder, they are so much fresher than packet stuff. The roasted whole spices for Garam Masala whizz up to a fine powder in seconds and the smell in the kitchen beats any "Magic Tree" you can buy!.

Seeing as your in the good books cos you have just impressed your partner with a CTM she just might get you one!

Ray
#190
Quote from: Ian J on November 28, 2005, 08:01 PM
I can honestly say this has given me a big boost in trying out some more recipes

Hi Ian,

Well done and so pleased you had a good result. That's one for your "make again" list I presume. I love the rice too, just the smell has "restaurant rice" written all over it and it falls off the fork...........wonderful stuff! I do wash mine well at first as I have had some pretty sticky rice before if I don't wash the starch out first. Just as a point of interest when you measured out 3 "cups" of rice what volume was the cup?

If there is one thing I have noticed about this base sauce and pre-cooked method it is that the main spicing comes from Garam Masala and? Pepper. I would imagine different qualities of Garam Masala is going to alter the taste quite radically. The difference between shop bought and home made is like chalk and cheese. I wonder which is used in the video? I used shop bought when I made the base but may try home made next time.

Ian, let us know if you make any other dishes from the DVD won't you.

Ray