Hi Jamie
Have you tried the supermarket herb and spice section, as that's where I last got mine from, I think mine was asda own brand

Do you use a fairly mild base as I would think that would make a difference and give you clashing flavours if not:)

QuoteBut what is the "Perfect Curry". to me, It's the one best for me and my taste buds, and probably completely different to everyone else on this forum

Very true, We've all heard good and bad reports about the same restaurant / Take away. One man's meat another mans poison and all that. Just as we think we've cracked it, another recipe / gravy / spice mix crops up that makes us doubt ourselves and off we go again in search of greener grass. I quite enjoy watching Julian on youtube but his base sauce has blown me out of the water and now throwing me back into self doubt

DOH!!!

The things we put ourselves through in search of the perfect curry!!

Ifindforu
It was jb who posted the comment about finding the spices on the internet not me. It is me though who has a small amount of takeaway spice mix. Regardless of this fact I do agree with his comments about getting them.
This does not detract from the fact though that this forum is all about sharing best practices and all it seems to me is that you're winding us all up by implying that the flavours we all have from our curries (albeit in a lot of cases excellent) are down to incorrect technique or poor spice blends etc.
If you're not prepared to disclose this information then what's the point in being part of this discussion.

"SH*T OR GET OFF THE POTTY" i think the phrase goes!

Ifindforu
We'd like to be able to replicate the right mix not taste someone else's premix, the thrill of creating the curries is not having to rely on a source that may choose to stop, or go out of business!!

I have got some mixed powder from a takeaway and I have to say it is a lot milder and more fragrant that the mixes I have tried off this site. The only problem is I don't know whats in it.
Come on terry don't be shy share the knowledge!!

Wayne

I for one would be interested to see if a chef like Abdul Mohed knows of a better bir mix powder recipe than the one he shares with us, or Hotstuffs query about the base!!
I also agree with razor's comment about sharing the knowledge as after all this is what the forums all about

Hi chriwg

I agree, it was a good thread. Any newbies that are interested in making this sort of thing I feel should also watch chef's on youtube. Some of them may not give you the ingredient lists but you can determine the textures, shapes and cooking techniques etc (same applies for the curries). These are the 1st Bhajis I've made but felt pretty confident on what the results were gonna be like. I used star anise ground in a pestle and mortar for the aniseed instead of fennel seeds.

Wayne

Thanks Stephen