I have decided to test out my new found knowledge this coming Saturday by inviting a few close (and critical) friends over to try out the curries. (All Poms and Jocks)

I am using both CA's andChewytikkas bases and will be cooking chicken dhansak (CA) Chicken Korma (CA) Beef Bhuna (CA) Prawn Madras (Chewy) and Vindaloo (Curry2go) and probably a Tarka Dhal.

I will borrow my sons camera and take some pictures and post them.

Really looking forward to getting some critical opinions of these dishes.

I quarted, skinned and marinaded a whole chicken last night with this recipe and cooked it up tonight with some home made naan bread in my pizza oven. Then added some home made raita ..............GORGEOUS!!!! SIMPLY GORGEOUS!!! ;D

Mr. Dhali

Dave Line died in 1979 at the age of 37. 

I have the second edition of his book "Brewing beers like those you Buy" and it tells you on the back cover about his death!! Sad loss. He WAS the home brew king back then.

I mash brewed form about 1981 to 1986 then got fed up.

For my 21st birthday, my sister offered to get me a gold chain or something like that, and I said, "Please get me a Brewheat"

I used to follow Dave Line's recipes "Brewing beers like those you buy"  I think Dave (God rest his soul) would have been the equivalent of Pat Chapman in the brewing world. His recipes were nearly there. lol

I wouldn't even entertain the idea of a restaurant. me and the wife ran pubs in the Manchester area for the last 3 years before we emigrated. One had a catering kitchen, of which I was the only staff member. I DID enjoy it.

But, basically dealing with the general public for any length of time can be a pain, you get to see the worse in people.

But a takeaway??? MMmmmmm!!

My wife is Hong Kong Chinese (grew up in UK) and her family had takeaways. She said NEVER AGAIN. So this wouldn't be a joint husband/wife venture.

Giving it some serious consideration. I'm sick of being on the tools and my knees and back are bollixed. Could be a good move.

If it's been refrigerated the whole time, I can't see a problem. As others have said....trust your nose.

That's interesting Mr. Dhali. I somehow forgot that UK restaurants are open till daft O'clock in the morning. And most punters at that time are a bit worse for wear.

Yes I think Julian has the right idea, but as you say, he works very long hours. GOOD LUCK to that man I say.

Could be different in this part of the world though. Your average Indian restaurant's trading hours are 5.30pm to 9.30pm. Most Aussies seem to be in bed by 10 pm at the very latest. mmmmmmmmm

Just wondered if any of you have ever considered going into business in a restaurant or takeaway?

There are some very knowledgable and helpful people on this form, and just like Julian at Curry2go, I'm sure some of you would have a great chance at making a success of things.

So, anyone got any aspirations of hitting the big time in curry land?

I made this base yesterday, anc cooked up a madras, Jalfrezi and a korma for the kids.

CA's base is excellent, but this sauce along with th sieving produced excellent results.

Thanks Chewy for taking the time and trouble to do the video. It REALLY helped me out no end.

Cheers

Mick

WOWEE!!

Just read this from start to finfish.

Had to trawl through some "difficult" conversations.

Watched all the videos Julian. All i can say is thank you for taking the time and trouble to do this. I have learned so much. Can't wait for the e-book.

BTW Man United WILL win the league by 9 points. ;D  From an ex Manc  (Collyhurst boy) who now lives in Perth, Australia. Good luck with the business mate. Next time we're back for a holiday, I will deffo pay curry2go a visit.