I don't know what all that fuss is about Phil. No it's not insane because the Lamb Korai is delicious. I just don't like raw ginger that much and find it a little pretentious.

I could ask for them not to do it but I doubt they know the word julienne and I'd probably end up with no peppers instead.

When I order a Lamb Korai from my local it usually comes with some juliennes of ginger on top. I think it is raw ginger but it goes straight in the bin.

Paul

I can't even seem to cook a curry as good as a bad TA on a bad day.

I haven't made much food with a base sauce lately but I enjoy a more traditional lamb keema based on a modified mamtaskitchen.com recipe.

Bit sad really but hey-ho.

I've been listening to some old King Crimson because a mate of mine in a rock band was looking for suggestions for some more covers:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujIbpt-CCTY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Tgtnk3w5tA

I had forgotten how good these tracks are, prog rock at it's best.
Sadly the tracks are probably too hard to play for my mate's band. 

I didn't reply because I cannot honestly think of a single supermarket curry that I have enjoyed. Nothing to do with being a snob, I just don't like that type of food and find it a million miles from BIR type food.

Paul

I've used the tikka paste and the kebab paste. Both of which are pretty good especially if you are in a hurry. Much nicer than a jar of Pataks. They should be consumed within 6 weeks of opening the jars, however and are quite expensive.

I've never tried the curry pastes or followed those "mini-base" recipes though.

Quote from: Secret Santa on March 15, 2013, 04:39 PM

Quote from: chewytikka on March 15, 2013, 04:02 PM
I've promoted MDH (Brand) Kashmiri Mirch, since I joined the forum

Yes and it's a pity really because kashmiri mirch gives an unpleasant, non-BIR taste to the curries (although presumably not in your locality).

I think you have a point there SS, I find the kashmiri mirch has a bit too much of a distinctive flavour that "sticks out" for me. What chilli powder would you recommend yourself?

Did you see my post on page 1 about the Kallo stock cubes? These are available in very low salt form and also don't contain MSG.
My local Waitrose sells them as do a few other supermarkets.

I totally agree about commercial stock cubes/pots being over salty. Especially if you intend to reduce the liquid down it gets even worse.

Paul

A lot of people (including me) think that MSG doesn't work well with BIR curries.

Check out the low salt Kallo stock cubes, no MSG:

http://www.planetorganic.com/kallo-organic-very-low-salt-chicken-stock-cubes.html

You are then free to add as much salt as you think necessary.

Paul

Quote from: Phil [Chaa006] on March 13, 2013, 08:08 PM

Quote from: goncalo on March 13, 2013, 07:04 PM
when you say "as new", do you mean you sharpened the blades or something?

I think Paul meant "when new".
** Phil.

That's correct Phil thankyou.