Hi Guy's,

Ok, I've just sat through a few of Julians videos again, Madras, Dupiazia, Bhuna, CTM and I've noticed that he does like to finish the dish off with a sprinkle of either Garam Masala or Tandoori Masala.

Does anyone know whether or not the masalas are his own mixes or shop bought?  I'm sure that I heard him mention 'Rajah' somewhere but I could be getting him mixed up with Abdul Mohed?

Another subtle but interesting thing, I've noticed, when Julian is not narrating and just getting on with the cooking, his technique changes somewhat.  He kind of goes into 'autopilot' and his experience shows through..!

I'm really warming to this guy (even though he is a blue nose ) and I think 2012, or certainly the early part anyway, is going to be a curry2go period for me.  I may even pop up the M61, and pay the guy a visit?

Ray

Hi Phil,

Quote from: Phil (Chaa006) on December 25, 2011, 12:55 PM
You've been married /how long/, and you fell for that one ?!

I know Phil, schoolboy error   I did however, buy her a sexy Mrs Claus outfit but she reckons that that, is a present for me.............................(she's right aswell )

Ray

Hi NJ,

Just checked out both videos.  Couple of interesting tips, ie; low fat yougurt, real lemon juice.  I'm going to give this one a go as it looks a little simpler than other recipes that I've tried for CTM,  however, it does remind me of a "jazzed up" korma! 

That's not a skit, I'm just saying that, the only difference in this recipe and the recipe that I have for korma is the addition of, methi leaves, masala sauce and the tandoori masala garnish at the end.

Quite often, the simple things in life are the ones you enjoy the most.

Many thanks for pointing us to this NJ,

Ray

Happy days Phil

Phil,

Quote from: Phil (Chaa006) on December 25, 2011, 12:47 PM
In the Christmas spirit of "Goodwill to all men" (ah, those wonderful non-PC days !), I would be quite happy to post the odd package of spices overseas to help our less fortunate Colonial friends ...

I doubt very much that it would make it through customes though.  Our Aussie cousins are very particular as to what they let through their border controls.  I know that they get really vexed with seeds and the like...!

Ray

Good morning curry lovers, I hope you all got everything that you wanted

Unfortunately, I fell for the old "oh, let's not get each other anything this year, we'll just spend it on the kids" chestnut   Only to wake up to a stack of prezzies from my better half

Guess what I'll be doing tomorrow

I didn't get the new bike that I wanted but that's ok, I got kerplunk, operation, monopoly and a brand new Action man ;D

Have a great day everyone, and a curryliscious 2012

Ray

Quote from: hotstuff09 on December 24, 2011, 10:40 PM
Sorry Ray, I r les,

HS

Well, I never knew that, Hi Les

Good news too, Just checked out Jalpur Millers website and the supply to my local Asian Supermarket, ASM in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancs........happy days ;D

Ray

Who is Les?

Spicey,

Quote from: spiceyokooko on December 24, 2011, 06:55 PM
Kashmiri chilli's are Kashmiri chilli's!

Well you would think so wouldn't you but sadly as with Basmati rice, there appears to be variances in quality.

I think the last packet I bought was by Saan or Shan or Shav??? something like that and was orange and tasted no better than bog standard chilli powder, whereas the MDH brand is almost red and has a much smoother/less harsh flavour to it.  You CAN tell the difference.

Ray

Well Terry, you did it, as promised, you give us your secret spice mix.

Many many thanks,
Have a great Christmas and a happy new year mate.

Ray