Rob, i can see 1 tsp of Coleman

Quote from: spiceyokooko on March 24, 2013, 01:41 PM

Quote from: h4ppy-chris on March 24, 2013, 01:03 PMSorry re-read my notes its 2 Tbsp coconut powder. :
Fresh but if you can't get hold of fresh, use dried 1/4 cup and soak for 5 minutes in warm water then drain well.

Okay, that sounds more like it!

And thanks for the comment on the fresh v dried. I've used fresh before and I think it does give a better flavour and texture, but I've also had quite good results with using dried, soaked as you mention.

Have you cooked this yourself? If so what did you think of it?

And, probably the most interesting part of that recipe is Stage 4 and the addition of spiced oil at the end of cooking.

"Have you cooked this yourself? If so what did you think of it?" Yes is a nice dish when you want something a bit different.

Spiced oil is used as seasoning. 

Quote from: spiceyokooko on March 24, 2013, 12:46 PM

Quote from: Phil [Chaa006] on March 24, 2013, 11:05 AM
Looks a good starting point...

It does indeed look a good starting point. I'll be interested to hear back from the OP as to how he gets on with this. My only doubt (like you) is the 4 tablespoons of coconut powder, which seems like a lot, but I'll reserve judgement on that when/until I've cooked it.

Chris

Thanks for posting this, it looks good.

Do the BIR's generally used fresh methi for this and if so do they chop it first? Do they ever used dried? If so what proportions of dried to fresh would they use?

Sorry re-read my notes its 2 Tbsp coconut powder. :
Fresh but if you can't get hold of fresh, use dried 1/4 cup and soak for 5 minutes in warm water then drain well.

Quote from: Phil [Chaa006] on March 24, 2013, 11:05 AM
Looks a good starting point, but what is the basis for your belief that coconut powder is required ?  I avoid any dish in which I can detect the presence of coconut (other than coconut milk) and I have never eaten a methi gosht in which I could detect coconut.

** Phil.

P.S.  I assume "1 Cs" is "One chef's spoon(ful)".

Then use coconut milk simples. If you don't like coconut at all use 1/2 Tsp sugar. The sweetness offsets the bitter from the methi. 

P.S. "1 Cs" is "One chef's spoon(ful)"

BIR Methi Gosht

Ingredients.
Stage 1.
1 Cs oil.
1 Tsp G&G
1 heaped Cs chopped onion that is mixed with 1 Tbsp finally chopped green pepper.
1/4 Tsp salt.
1 green chilli quarted.

Stage 2.
1 Cs tomato. (from a tin of plum tomatoes that has been blended)
2 Tbsp coconut powder.
1 Tbsp Mix powder.
1 Tsp chilli powder.
1 cup of fresh Methi (leafs only.)
100 ml base gravy.

stage 3.
250ml base gravy.
pre-cooked meat.
1 tomato quarted.

Stage 4.
2 Tbsp fresh chopped coriander.
1/2 Cs spiced oil.
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Method.

Stage 1.
Heat the oil on high add the G&G and brown,add the onion,salt & chilli cook until slightly soft.

Stage 2.
Add all stage 2 ingredients, stir and cook until oil splits.

Stage 3.
Add all stage 3 ingredients, cook for about 5 minutes on high.

Stage 4.
Add the coriander and spiced oil if you use it, now cook until the thickness you want.

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Quote from: h4ppy-chris on March 22, 2013, 02:59 PM

Quote from: boschwayne on March 21, 2013, 11:32 AM

Quote from: h4ppy-chris on March 06, 2013, 09:59 PM
Anyone up for it?
you will need to travel :post code: BB10

We will do; a base, pre-cooked chicken, spiced Oil, mix powder and curries.

i would be willing to come, could you let me no the dates thankyou wayne

Sorry Wayne the offer has finished.

Oh. What a surprise. Glad to see you have Goncalo coming into Man. Airport. Or is that invite finished too?
Forgive me for doubting the authenticity of Garabi army. 

Sort yourself out, Goncalo has not replied  : and my invite to Goncalo stands. If you want to doubt Ken thats up to you!

Quote from: boschwayne on March 21, 2013, 11:32 AM

Quote from: h4ppy-chris on March 06, 2013, 09:59 PM
Anyone up for it?
you will need to travel :post code: BB10

We will do; a base, pre-cooked chicken, spiced Oil, mix powder and curries.

i would be willing to come, could you let me no the dates thankyou wayne

Sorry Wayne the offer has finished.

Quote from: RubyDoo on March 21, 2013, 08:26 AM
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.

How does the Admin feel about my copyrighted material being shared on this forum?

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Quote from: h4ppy-chris on March 21, 2013, 12:26 AM
I did have some respect for you!

And we with you Chris, oh well!

what can i say.  :-X

Quote from: Phil [Chaa006] on March 21, 2013, 12:04 AM
Go back to the pub, Chris : you're boring us all silly.

I did have some respect for you!