Obviously SS you quizzed Az at length  ;D ;D.  Good man yourself.  How else are we going to get those pearls of wisdom.  And as CT said, funny how they all have their own way of doing things.  How diverse can this curry cooking lark get???   Ray, will be trying your sheek kebabs at some point.  I'll let you know if i have any probs keeping them on the skewers and will be looking for some advice if i do .  It sounds like all those who went had a fab time.  I bet the onlookers were drewling over the aroma emanating from the CRO pitch.  Good ;D ;D ;D.  I look forward to the next event which i will endeavour to attend.  Well done to all the participants

Quote from: bilabonic on August 08, 2011, 08:45 PM
This looks awesome Chewy and its the first ever base i am going to make tomorrow.

How do i use this for a Madras (my favourite) or a Pathia ?

Pretty new to site so not sure where to look or even if you have any recipes for the finished curries ?

Thanks.. ;D

Welcome Bilabonic.  Sounds as though you're having a lot of fun and cooking some great BIR food.  CT's is a damn fine base sauce to  use and will go well with any of the recipes in the links below. All will need base sauce.    I'm sure other members will suggest certain madras/pathia recipes in preference to others.  If not read the threads and make your own mind up.  Keep us posted on the results.  I'm sure they'll be good  ;D

madras https://curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?board=52.0
Pathia https://curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?board=56.0

Welcom "An".  I'm sure you'll find all you're looking for here  .  Just hope you can find all you need in Taiwan or a suitable substitute  .  Enjoy mate.

Quote from: 976bar on August 08, 2011, 06:06 PM

Funny you should say that, I've been toying with the idea of marinating a whole chicken with Tikka spices, then roasting it in the oven with some vegetables, then making a sauce to pour over the top once it's done....

Lay all that on a bed of rice and serve it as an Indian Platter......who knows?

Probably not BIR but who cares!!

Now you're talking.  The only good chicken is a curried one - even if done in the oven .  Enjoy and look forward to hearing your opinion on the NIS.

I'll stick to my trusty moulinex jug blender.  It blends any gravy to a nice smooth liquid, without any effort and barely gets warm - and has done so for many a year ;D  And it was cheap

Quote from: jb on August 08, 2011, 03:44 PM
Curryhell that looks spot on to me....very nice indeed!!!  Next curry feast I do that will certainly be on the menu.Glad you tried the Elachi,by the way have you tried the new Desi Restaurant in Grays??? (The old Thai place).Had a sit in meal and it was lovely(although I got a take away this weekend and it was really average-strange how it can be so different.)Anyway I thought of you whilst reading the menu,they do a dish called 'Bollywood Blast' containing naga chillis...phew!!!

Hi JB. Have had positive feedback so far and will look forward to hearing yours as you are familiar with the real taste of the dish i am trying to master.  Must admit, it is a bit of a looker when done and tasty too, but is it close to Spice's?
As i said wasn't overly impressed by Elachi, particularly the unnecessary overdosing on food colouring .  I was impressed with the special fried rice though .  Had a takeaway from the Bilash at the weekend and their rice was very similar.  May need to try and emulate that one, curry was nothing special, saag aloo pretty standard, brinjal bahji absolutely desperate to the extent i ended up binning it .  Glad to hear good reports on the Desi.  Looked at the menu and thought it to be ok and prices comparable to Spice.  Glad you enjoyed your meal.  Clocked the Bollywood blast and will be ordering it with some extra heat when i get round to trying it which shouldn't be too long away now.  Funny you should say the takeaway was pretty average though.  A friend of mine had a one from Spice and said it wasn't as good as eating in!!!  Maybe the weekend isn't the best time to order when it's more a case of just firing it up and getting it out of the door?  Have got pappadum on my radar now for a TA ;D

Quote from: 976bar on August 08, 2011, 04:29 PM
It makes me wonder how the guy who does that programme is still actually alive today having watched most of his series.....

Fair play.....

I've watched a few of his programmes.  If he continues to consume at his current rate i'd say he's a good candidated for a heart attack!!!!  But what a way to go ;D.  I'm up for the "Bershire fire eater" 

Quote from: 976bar on August 08, 2011, 01:55 PM
I've just made a batch (3.5l) of Abdul's base, so will be making this tomorrow night now as I have Roast Chicken tonight

I look forward to a full report and any suggestions for improvement.  And pics of course ;D.  Roast chicken,curry? Curry, roast chicken,? .  Why waste a good chicken when you can curry it  ;D

Quote from: Ramirez on August 08, 2011, 11:03 AM
That guy is going to be praying to the gods for mercy when that makes its exit at the other end.  ;D

He didn't even eat any rice or bread with it. Must admit, sometimes I love a curry that makes your eyes water and nose run! I think my hottest was something like half a dozen birds eye chillies and 3-4 Naga chillies and some chilli powder - that was a challenge.

given the huge volume this human dustbin normally consumes, but for the heat it was probably a stroll in the park.  Time he eats his own weight in the normal junk food he consumes, i doubt whether he'll get the full effect, unfortunately
Must have been a tasty curry Ramirez.  I always judge a good phall by whether it has the ability to make me hiccup.  That's always a good sign. My eyes watering is a plus and if it makes me sweat which is pretty damn rare, then it a good one.  But if it doesn't make my nose run, then it jus has to be returned to the kitchen ;D

Nice one.  Bring it on.  I for one would love to give it a go.  Did the Curry Hell (hence my nic) from the Rupali with Abdul Latif (Lord of Harpole RIP) looking on and made the rogues gallery.  Getting it free was a bonus.  Will be looking to try the Bollywood burner when i get into town ;D