Was this...

A big pan being mixed up with a big
white stick? about 2" wide.
Lifting from the bottom to the top as he
went arount the pan, thick and heavy looking,
like a thick broth.

The chef picked out a sample (like a oxo cube size)
give it a squeeze then back in it went,
like it needs a bit more cooking.

Could this be chick peas as used in channa masala etc
they go a brown colour too? i think they take around
45 mins to cook.

Lamb would take a lot longer.

I would go with chick peas for now, what do you think?

Hi George and all,

Almond powder was seen in trays sitting next to the coconut powder
in the Bir Kitchens I have been in. I have been allowed to taste them.
Both coconut and almond powders do play a part in the BIR kitchens
i have been invited into.

I have never see a tray of sugar but i will ask about this if i
ever get the chance again. As we know, they don't always like too
many questions.

On the sugar,
I simply thought this would be the natural sweeteners in the powders
and no extra sugar would be required.

I am sure it will be sorted out once we start cooking George,
and other members start trying out the diffrent ingredients.

Secret Santa posted...
"BTW, to all and sundry. The white powders on the left of picture are sugar and coconut flour..OK? Not ground almonds..ffs"

I think your wrong to dismiss the possibility of almond powder.
The chef...
1) places both powders in pan
2) cooks for a few mins

Don't you think this is too much sugar,
and the final dish will be to sweet?

And where is the almond powder? when is it added?

I don't think its in the bottle, so could this bottle
be some sort of mild coloring?

I am still with the coconut/almond powders :-)
IMO, they add flavours, texture and sweeten to the correct lever,
all at the same time.

I think that the BIR trade will live no matter how good
a few home cooks become with the help of video's etc.
I don't think the BIR should be concerned, After all we could
all easily make pizza from scratch but how many peeps actually do,
yes i know some of us here will

Not many of my friends cook much, they all enjoy quality
food but when it comes to doing some work in the kitchen
its mostly a no no, if its a one off special event even
then it comes out of jars or from a takeaway to table.

Long Live The Bir Cam :-)

Hi,

Quite a few posts and threads about this but i will post here and hope
it gets read/moved...

The first two containers in the video are not coconut and sugar,
but Cocount and Almond powder.

I have seen the two sitting together before
in other BIR kitchens.

yes/no ?

Thank you.

but i get the feeling this book and others
are jumping on the band wagon of KD etc.

regards graeme.

Hi Masaladon and all...

Masaladon buy some dried red chilli's (as found in packets), grind them (don't breath the dust)and store. Use a pinch or too... or three, along with your bought chili powder and see what you think. not all chilli's are the same and tend to effect diffrent parts of your mouth.
Dried red chilli's "home ground" seem to warm "attack attack" you lips. Great for spare ribs etc when you want that little kick at the end.

I have this book too, however i dont think i am going to use it !

I have deleted my own post on this subject !! :-X

This could/should be a none starter.

Pls consider what your doing. Inform your friend
of the truth and what your upto.

I think you should look after yourself and
you friendship first.

Graeme.