HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM CANADA -

CC

This definitely sounds like a winner Darth....shall give it a try to ring in the new year on the right note .

CC

Hi Darth -
Tried this recipe....plus implemented a slight variation...loved it . The lager +++  complimented the meal admirably ! Full marks for your effort ..my friends and I humbly bow to the Curry Sith for sharing his magnificent Madras mania to the minions . Hopfully we shall not be lured to the " dark side " of BIR !

CC 

I agree with Pete... the 100 Balti Book seems to have the edge over the Kushi Balti Book. Having tried most of the recipes in the Kushi Book I found the taste of the sauces to be both rather generic & harsh . Subtle flavoring is the key in BIR cooking ...the Kushi Book falls short on most recipes .

CC

Hi Pete -
Thats exactly the point....the base sauce being so strong does not allow too much if any room for spice adjustment . I think that I might try substituting cardamom for star anise .

CC

I have tried five of the recipes in the book so far . The base sauce has a rather distinct flavor with the addition  of star of anise........however , all the dishes tended to taste the same . Increasing the amounts of Kushi spice or chili really didn't add much to any of the dishes . The Masala sauce - we have seen recipes like this before - too much coconut in this one I think...it overwhelms the dish .

CC

Haven't received my copy of the book as yet , but based on the comments thusfar , I think that I may well be disappointed . Back to the drawing board?

CC

Havn't received my copy yet in the colonies...but based on the reviews thusfar I am prepared to give the book it's just reward... six feet under ! Shall try some of the recipes...but considering some of the current threads don't hold too much hope . Had hoped for  Curry Valhala...apparently got Tele-tubbies ! 

CC

Should be an interesting read....can't wait to get the book and try the recipes as we have no Balti restaurants in the colonies . 

CC

Cheers Pete - my weekend project .

CC