It's this bit at the end.

QuoteFinally, sprinkle the base with the Garam masala and add a further 1 litre of water, or enough to give you a soup like consistency and simmer for a further 15 mins.

The base is now ready.

It's this recipe Phil.

https://curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=4596.0

Personally, I don't add the final amount of water. I find the consistency and taste pretty much spot on without the additional water. However, it is worth following the recipe exactly, given it's the first time you have cooked it.

I also had this issue, where the tomato mixture didn't look as thick as the one pictured in the OP - mine came out fine though.

Quote from: Razor on November 13, 2010, 03:36 PM

And it is for that reason why I suggested the Madras.

Very much along the lines of what I was thinking. Until I've cracked the humble Madras (and similar BIR staples) I wouldn't want to move onto 'House Specials'.

I completely agree Jamie. I do think it drives potential members away.

I've made the madras from this book and it produces a reasonable curry, although I didn't use his base. Much better recipes can be had on this site, I reckon.

Quote from: George on November 05, 2010, 09:05 AM
SS was quite right to challenge the points he did.

Sigh. Is that how you really interpret SS's reply? To me it comes across as him dismissing someone's post because it is inconsistent with his opinion. Why he feels the need to be so negative, I don't know.

Fantastic post chilli chopper!

I've never tried any of the BE recipes, but your final curry looks really good.

What about lorrydoo's (https://curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=1823.0)?

I've not tried it myself and I am not sure if the base is essential to the recipe (or whether you can use any other base), but it might be worth a go.

Quote from: solarsplace on November 02, 2010, 08:56 AM

You don't look very happy though

I think it looks like he's had a few!  ;D

Food looks lovely.