And here it is....

Instead of derailing other threads guys, why not use this one for all your inane drivel.
Its always the same people doing it, so ramble on here instead and leave the other threads alone.
Show some respect to the Original Posters for a change instead of trying to impress us with your "superior" command of the English Language

Just to put it back on topic, I will probably add a Bay leaf next time too - which is normal for me to do in Pilau rice recipes

Regards

Mick

Hi Naga
I just did it by eye to be honest.
I used 2 mug fulls of rice (500ml approx)
3 mug fulls of water (approx 750ml)
1/2 finely chopped onion
150 ml oil
2 black cardamom
4 green cardamom
1 tsp cumin seeds
3 cloves

Regards

Mick

Hi sp
I have tried this recipe twice now and the rice has come out perfect both times. The second time round I added a few cloves too - probably a regional thing!
Thank you for taking the time to post this

Regards

Mick

I do the same LouP these days and agree that the concentrate can easily overpower a curry - even though I used to try and caramelise it at the frying stage
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Mick

Excellent report Gav. I have eaten Baltis from Al  Frash quite a few times. One of my friends always picks up a takeaway from there whenever he eats there. One thing I will say is how inconsistent they are. I've never noticed any gelatinous stuff but I can taste some kind of chicken stock- much like you get from a stock cube. It's only noticeable to me with the first mouthful tho. On the whole I find them very enjoyable. Don't think I would have managed a 4 hour drive home without scoffing at least one of the Baltic though!

Regards

Mick

Happy New Year All!

In my extensive trials of marinating, I find that the key is the stage 1 marination in lemon juice. I find 15 minutes - half an hour tops as the  optimum amount of time otherwise the meat becomes too lemony. Not 100% sure how it works. It might have something to do with degreasing the meat too

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Mick

depends how sweaty your feet are too lol

Lovin the Foos 

Better than Floyds lame new "Pension Top Up" album of outtakes from circa 1993 IMHO

Regards
Mick

George

In a nutshell Yes!

I would challenge anyone who said anything different.

I have experimented with every possible variation (within reason of course) to try and come up with that elusive 4% missing from my curries - haven't you?
I also think that with experience, I am able  to extract more flavour from frying the spices than I did when I first started out on the Quest. Consequently, I need less spice to start with. Part of the learning process I think

Regards

Mick