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#361
Lets Talk Curry / Re: Three baltis
October 22, 2013, 12:28 AM
Quote from: mickdabass on October 21, 2013, 04:38 PM
Made this last night and must admit it was one tasty balti. I made my own ghee- what a revelation that was! The shop bought stuff taints the food with an unpleasant odour, but the home made stuff gives the curry a richer, creamier flavour. Shall definitely make some more for my next curries. The base was the rcr balti one Ive been using for a while now, and the secret ingredient added was 1/2 tsp pomegranate seeds. I used 2 tsp of the Balti Spice mix, and the only other inclusion was 1 coarsely chopped tomato. I will omit the tomato next time round


Hi Mick. I havn't added much to this thread, I have been lurking in the background since it started just taking in what people have been writing. I think a proper balti is the epitome of all curries personally and would love to make one taste half as good as a decent TA and this one you've posted up looks awesome. Can I please ask, what is the RCR balti base that you used? I've not seen this mentioned on here before. This may be a stupid question but do baltis have specific bases all of their own that are different to standard BIR curries, ie madrases, bhunas etc?

Many Thanks

Mike

More stupid questions to follow... ::)
#362
Balti Dishes / Re: Belting Balti!
October 16, 2013, 03:08 AM
Quote from: welshknuckles on December 21, 2006, 06:46 PM
From a recipe book I got with a set of balti pans!  At least 10 years ago now.

It is the best recipe I possess without doubt.

Not sure if it was a restaurant sideline( the pans), but it certainly tastes and looks BIR.

Merry Xmas!
Hi
Old thread but is this book Mr Bham's Imperial Balti Express by any chance? Came with a 7 piece balti dish set. Circa 1995?
#363
Quote from: Les on October 14, 2013, 09:01 AM
Quote from: MushroomMike on October 14, 2013, 06:19 AM
What's 4k and 25k etc???  :D

4 kilos onions about 7 lbs. in old money,  "k" refers to weight.
Oh I see... Thanks Les
#365
Lets Talk Curry / Re: C2G Julian's Ebook part 2
October 07, 2013, 01:04 AM
Nice. I may give that a go aswell.
#366
Lets Talk Curry / Re: C2G Julian's Ebook part 2
October 06, 2013, 05:14 AM
Funnily enough I came on here to ask about the CBM books. Is there anything ground breaking in them/are they worth buying?

Cheers
#367
Lets Talk Curry / Re: Three baltis
September 30, 2013, 04:09 AM
Quote from: mickdabass on September 27, 2013, 07:21 PM
Quote from: JerryM on September 27, 2013, 05:47 PM
mickdabass,

where on earth did you get you're lovage seeds - i've exhausted all my local places. will pm you many thanks.


I will post them tomorrow Jerry.
Got them from an Asian friend who wholesales my potatoes and onions around Brum. Hes recently opened his own shop on the Soho Road and gave me a massive selection of spices that he stocks in his new shop as a christmas pressie. I will post a photo in a bit. Actually, while I was sifting throught the packets, I found the Lovage seeds and to my suprise, the packaging calls themLovage or  Ajwain seeds too (TRS Brand). I also have a pack of East End Ajwain seeds and they look and smell identical
Hi guys great thread. I too would love to crack the balti! Lovage and Ajwain are the same thing I use them in my samosa dough. They give a real extra "something". Have you tried Raja Brothers on Ladypool Road? they seem to have everything!

MM
#368
What's wrong with that?
#369
Quote from: Phil [Chaa006] on September 27, 2013, 11:26 PM
Quote from: gazman1976 on September 27, 2013, 10:01 PM
Chris has defected to CA's site,

He didn't defect, he was banned from here.  He had been dual-posting for quite some time.
** Phil.
What's duel posting?
#370
Cooking Methods / Re: Tough Chicken Breast?
September 27, 2013, 11:49 PM
Quote from: mickdabass on September 27, 2013, 09:39 AM
Hi MM
I think it may be to do with the age of the hen when it was slaughtered. Old hens = tough meat. I buy most of my hen meat from Asda  and find its always ok to be fair. Probably not as cheap as some, but you usually only get what you pay for

  :D

Regards

Mick
To be honest I have found it to be a bit chewy no matter where I buy it from. I have never really had the knack for cooking chicken. I always buy free range which is probably from a slightly slower grown/older bird which may contribute to my failure. Whatever the reason is, as far as I'm concerned the pressure cooking method is a nice little personal breakthrough which I will always use from now on.

Cheers

Mike