I thought it wasn't as condensed as you would have liked, hence not quite the 'paste' that you were aiming for.

Freezer space is at a premium for me - I've got one of those fridge freezer with the tiny freezer compartments - not ideal for storing base, let me tell you! 

You got any further with this, Ray, after the first attempt didn't come out how you expected? Your base has been my staple for some time now, so I am eager to see how you get on with this 'paste'.

Quote from: Phil (Chaa006) on December 01, 2010, 04:15 PM
BBC's i-player seemingly cannot search to a random location

That's odd Phil, as I am able to move to any part of the video.

Dip's videos are in the main dishes section.

For instance: https://curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=4538.0

Nice one Phil! I saw this video in the other thread and it does look good. Have you made it yet or just extracted the info from the video?

I do appreciate when people post recipes that are super-easy to follow. ;D

I think George is right - 'Traditional Indian Recipes' is probably more befitting.

That is a nightmare scenario!  ;D

Think you are going to have to bite the bullet and not cook curry. Then make up for it by eating curry non-stop in your new place. 

Quote from: Secret Santa on November 24, 2010, 01:17 PM
If my, now somewhat limited, BIR dining experiences are anything to go by then no they are not 'doing them like that anymore'. But then, that's really the point isn't it?

What's really the point?

My experiences of a Madras are very similar to what Ray described on page 1. For me what is really noteworthy about a quality modern day Madras, aside from the taste, is how consistent the texture and colour of the curry is.

I do wonder how realistic it is to be chasing 70/80s BIR. Are there even curry houses out there still doing them like that anymore? 

Good stuff Ray. I've heard of a concentrated base, with say half the water used during cooking, then more added when it is heated for the final dish. I guess your idea is the same principle but taken one step further.

Anything to cut down on the freezer space!  ;D

Not sure what post you are referring to, but I've not come across a base without onion. Is it the taste she dislikes, because you cannot really taste onion in the bases?