The curry certainly looks a lot lighter in colour compared to my usual efforts, any chance of a pic of your curries ifindforu.

Pics of a Dopiaza from ifindforu base recipe.

Well I've made the base it certainly didn't stink the house out like the KD base (which up to now I've been a fan of) now that alone is a plus.

A strange colour to say the least when I blended the onion base part looked almost like custard but never the less it tasted like a good base for a soup or a broth; OK so far.

Did the second part got a lot of splashes, nothing new, just a messy kitchen again LOL, yet again a different aroma and not a bad taste.

Stage three added everythin as instructed, a lot more froth to scoop off than usual but I stuck with it.

Well a taste, not bad, obviously not a curry at this stage but nevertheless, not bad at all especially when you hit on one or two of the seeds, that was different and quite pleasant.

Overall this base is very promising, I'm gonna cook a Dopiaza later and I will let you know how it turns out.

I have to say at this stage I am very optimistic, thanks ifindforu for the recipe.

Stew
Just think for a mo, if you was there would you really believe that you had achieved it, probably not. The point I am trying to make is there are a hell of a lot of seriously bad BIR and takeaways out there just jumping on the band wagon, you have to go a long way these days to get a decent curry.

Very often we go out for a meal but I always as probably we all do, end up comparing them to my curries and quite frankly there ain't a lot in it, very often I have felt that I have made better.

I cooked a CTM for a mate of mine and he said it tastes just like the BIR "used" to make what ever happened to them; for me that was a great compliment. I can only speak for myself but I'm nearly always left a little disappointed with their efforts, maybe I should try something else on the menu and cook the curries myself.

I haven't lost faith in your average BIR and takeaways; I have lost "all faith" in them, perhaps a few of them will stumble across this site and get their act together; probably not though, they are too busy lining their pockets and driving around in flash cars at our expenses.

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Welcome Bigjack

Nice link

Cheers, and thanks for your feedback.

Good point, however, on this site we try to achieve the perfect curry and perfect taste I believe that most of has achieved this; look at CK recent pics of his creations certainly welcome on any menu, just the pics alone; but if I had a choice I personally would rather CK cooked a meal for me than any restaurant that alone says the we have surpassed the BIR restaurant or takeaway by miles; Ive said it before and  I will say it again we can and do make better meals, just an old cliche "CURRY ON" I'm enjoying this site more and more each day. And keep posting, especially the pics and if someone asks for the recipe do the decent thing and post it.

Hi Layne
Went to Cardiff today unfortunately the didn't have any of the pans in stock I bought one myself several months ago I think it cost about ?3 to ?4; here's a couple of the things I bought for you to see how the prices compare.

Trs ajwain 100g ?0.39
Methi leaves 100g ?0.36
Creamed coconut 200g ?0.39
Superior dark soy sauce 600ml ?0.95
Superior light soy sauce 600ml ?0.79
Concentrated tamarind 300g ?0.99
Fried Garlic 500g ?2.99
Minced Ginger paste 1kg ?3.15
Minced garlic paste 1kg ?3.59
Hot chilli sauce 750ml ?1.35
Dried chillis 50g ?0.39
Bunch of fresh coriander ?0.70
All purpose seasoning 400g ?0.85
Special curry mix 2Kg ?8.75 (only sold in 2Kg packs)
Shrimp paste 204g ?1.35
chilli oil (dynamite stuff) 113g ?1.25
Minced red chilli paste 210g ?0.95
Cooked shrimps 454g ?1.45
I purchased quite a few other things but I think you'll agree these prices ain't that bad