Quote from: Secret Santa on February 27, 2013, 04:59 PM
Bob if you have no aspirations to include your experience in a book can't you share it all here? I'd love to see the recipes and any techniques you've picked up.

+ 1

Looks the mutt's nutts but..................

As requested already.  Spill..........

Quote from: Phil [Chaa006] on February 27, 2013, 08:40 PM

Quote from: RubyDoo on February 27, 2013, 08:22 PM
Nothing beats fresh 

Well, I used to believe that, until I tried a decent jar of pre-mix from a Gurkha store in Ashford; now I have no intentions of ever making my own again !

** Phil.

1. Lazy git!
2. Do you know what is in it?
3. Do you actually believe what they say is in it?
4.  Share the info? If that good.   

Nothing beats fresh 

Some use oil, some use water, others use both or neither. Whatever the preference, as Phil says, blend from fresh ginger and garlic. Also there are differing opinions on what ratio to use as well. 50:50  or perhaps 60:40 in favour of either one depending on preference.

Personally I like to make up in bulk then freeze in 1 tbsp amounts in ice trays before popping out and storing in freezer bags. Defrost as I need them. 

Welcome

Quote from: StoneCut on February 26, 2013, 02:40 PM
Technically, you are not redistributing any content unless you download it and upload it again ... Posting a link to an already existant video is not redistribution.

But that's a moot point

Thank you Stonecut. Hence my comment regarding 'best of luck re court' but for the sake of keeping the peace all around and not side tracking the thread I thought it best to remove the three ' offending ' links and no point in getting embroiled in distribution or redistribution either. 

That is appreciated. One link left as globally available. I have modified the original post so as no to bring CRO into any disrepute and in the thus far absence of the requested guidance by admin or mod etc.  likewise not wishing to upset Julian. 

Quote from: h4ppy-chris on February 26, 2013, 12:38 PM

Quote from: RubyDoo on February 26, 2013, 09:28 AM
Hope I am allowed to post those links. If not then hopefully somebody will put me right and I will remove or admin can.

Lets hope Julian doesn't see the links you have put up, you may find yourself  in court (copyright)  :-X

Exactly why I asked.  Many of his vids are open to all to view on youtube. Just do a search. What I do not know is whether some in the book can be posted or not. Again over to admin or moderator for advice. As far as court goes, best of luck. 

Quote from: Phil [Chaa006] on February 26, 2013, 12:16 PM

Quote from: RubyDoo on February 26, 2013, 12:07 PM
Think I will rest on this one. Hope Chris is taking note of all this.. 

Agreed.  I will do likewise.

QuoteBack to my base on the stove now.

Made what I had hoped would be an exceptionally nice Madras yesterday, having (for the first time) used a potli ka masala in the base (later transferred to the pulao rice).  Sadly had yet another senior moment and put in three tablespoonsful of Bolsts rather than three teaspoonsful : result -- a considerably thicker curry than I would have wished.  Sigh.

** Phil.

Oh dear. At least  Bolsts not too hot  . Trying a combined version of Julian's base here at the mo. smells good, which is worrying as a base should not in my opinion smell this good unless it is from Glasgow of course.  . Will update once watered down and blended. On 30 minute cook right now.

Quote from: Phil [Chaa006] on February 26, 2013, 11:55 AM

Quote from: RubyDoo on February 26, 2013, 11:35 AMYou have lost me again. Who is Levitish and where is this said? Save me going through all the vids again.

"Leviteish" is Julian's YouTube name, and the statement occurs at 4:30 in the first video you cite :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=5x4oIVzfQZ4

** Phil.

Understood and got it Phil. Ta. Really doesn' t help does it because that 1st video hardly bears any resemblance to what he does in the 1st of the three linked to v4. Especially adding spices before or after water / blending.

Think I will rest on this one. Hope Chris is taking note of all this.. 

Back to my base on the stove now.

Quote from: Phil [Chaa006] on February 26, 2013, 11:17 AM

Quote from: RubyDoo on February 26, 2013, 07:57 AM
Another point just occurred to me. You double the starting 'level' of veg in the pan with water not the level it has reduced to after first boil as you suggest. Big difference. 

Big difference indeed, but that is not what Levitish says.  His exact words are :

Quote... take the equal quantity of your your gravy mixture as blended and then add the same amount of water to it, then you'll end up with this amount.  Now ...

QuoteHOLD THE FRONT PAGE!!!!!!!!

Now I have woken up properly - Phil  - I think you are looking at a different video and indeed I was looking at the same one as you to start with.

Agreed.

** Phil.

You have lost me again. Who is Levitish and where is this said? Save me going through all the vids again.