Quote from: bigben on September 20, 2009, 01:37 PM
I have bought 10 packs from Tesco and tried a few, There are really hot! I have grown different chilli's every year but nothing as hot as these. I havealso dryed a few out and planted the seeds (Late on for planting i know!) But out of 12, 1 is growing well! Where do you get your seeds from?

I've always got my seeds off ebay. Never failed yet.

Not impressed with Naga's though - hot but tasteless when compared to habenero chillies (which have a fruity taste but are still extremely hot).

Most important tip for frying rice .....

Never try to fry freshly boiled rice - it sticks.

Always ensure it is cool and dry (preferably made the day before) and it shouldn't stick.

Quote from: Cory Ander on November 28, 2007, 07:39 AM
This is a restaurant recommended by my elder brother. 

Trust me, he knows a thing or two about curries, he introduced me to them 

Saffron
7 Eastgate, Lincoln, LN2 1QA
01522 548377

For anyone visiting the area, this is still one of the best in Lincoln (Sept 09).

SnS 

Quote from: chanser on September 15, 2009, 12:22 PM
(I also made a passanda which was absoloutely fine).

That's a surprise. How was the final colour?
Which recipe did you use for this chanser?

The bit to which you refer (the hottest part) is called the placenta and its where the seeds are attached.

Which base recipe are you using?

Hi Paul

There are only two comments about the base being 'too tomatoey' (from SS and CA), otherwise this recipe has mostly very good feedback - without adjusting the tomato content.

As this recipe is intended to be used for the main BIR base gravy, unless you're making a mild, creamy type curry (korma, pasanda, etc) or detest the taste of tomato, I really can't see a problem. The three bases I've seen cooked (by different BIR chefs) contained tinned tomato.

As I use supermarket economy chopped tomatoes in this base, I wonder whether the more expensive brands of tinned tomato (such a Italia Napolino) may be too acid. I know they do taste stronger and I wonder whether this 'variation' may affect the final base.

SnS 

Quote from: Secret Santa on August 24, 2009, 02:23 AM

Quote from: seekingcurry on August 20, 2009, 08:27 AM
however I don't add the tin of tomatoes

Very sensible!

Just your opinion SS - but otherwise a pointless comment, although I'm sure it gives you some satisfaction. 

Most bases have a quantity of tinned tomatoes. Perhaps reducing the quantity to half a tin may be more to your taste. 

Madrasses

The light froth is normal - remove any thick stuff as it can taste bitter - but otherwise as SS says, stir it back in.


SnS 

 ;D totally agree CA - that's sorted then ;D

I've always assumed it to be what can be 'pinched' between the thumb and forefinger (about 1/16th tspn).

SnS