I find that when using an ali pan that you need to use a lot less heat as they're a very good conductor of heat, re the spoon action try using the bottom of it rather than the side, hope this helps.

Once I find a good local T/A I tend to stick to it. When new places get rave reviews and they turn out to be pants I wonder it the reviews are from the owner's friends and family.

Cheers mate,

A bit too far as I need a take out as we'll have the cherry with us.

Regards.

I'm going to Ludlow for a week on Saturday can anyone suggest a good BIR restaurant or T/A.

Thanks in advance for your help.

If a recipe says use a mix power then use one, there's a lot on here, maybe try Bruce Edwards one as that seem to be very popular.

Maybe the chef fancied a cheeky snowball

Why not just use liquid smoke??.

Judging by the lack of response I guess they are much of a muchness, I'll try Bruce Edward's.

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It certainly is. CT's madras was not only the worst madras I've ever made it also ranked close to the worst curry I've ever made. If I ever find some MDH kashmiri powder I intend to make it again to see if this brand really does make all the difference.
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SS did you manage to find MDH Kashiri Mirch???.

Which is the most versatile spice mix or are they much of a muchness.