I tried this method with beef braising steak last week and it turned out really tender, I would recommend this big time! My question is I gave the beef 15 minutes, tonight i'm cooking up diced lamb leg steaks - do you think they would need longer?
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#52
Just Joined? Introduce Yourself / Re: I love it!
February 05, 2014, 05:41 PM
Garp, Well Ive been playing chef this afternoon and here are my tikka results from the airfryer... They are thighs that have been marinating for 24hrs.
The downside is that you can only do 6 - 7 thighs at a time. They are really moist though
The downside is that you can only do 6 - 7 thighs at a time. They are really moist though
#53
Highly Recommended British Indian Restaurants / Re: Gulshan in Bilston
February 02, 2014, 12:45 PM
I wish my local BIR's were as cheap as that!
#54
Lets Talk Curry / Re: A fish curry
January 29, 2014, 07:51 AM
Ive used Trout a few times for curries - more Sri Lankan style though but really tasty. Its about ?3ish a kilo
#55
Trainee Chefs / Beginners Questions / Re: 'Healthy' Base?
January 27, 2014, 08:59 AM
Hey Rapscalli,
For a healthier base, Ive had success with Chewy's 1 hour pressure cooker base (if you dont have a pressure cooker theres a 3 hour version)
https://curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,5606.0.html
But instead of the stated 150ml, I used 70ml of veg oil, plus if you spend more time skimming at the end you can get the oil content abit lower. Works out about 6ml/1 tsp per serving, plus I add another tsp for frying at the start of a curry for every serving.
For a healthier base, Ive had success with Chewy's 1 hour pressure cooker base (if you dont have a pressure cooker theres a 3 hour version)
https://curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,5606.0.html
But instead of the stated 150ml, I used 70ml of veg oil, plus if you spend more time skimming at the end you can get the oil content abit lower. Works out about 6ml/1 tsp per serving, plus I add another tsp for frying at the start of a curry for every serving.
#56
Pictures of Your Curries / Re: Onion bhajis
January 23, 2014, 08:24 PM
They do look fantastic, nice and crispy too. Whats your favorite dip for them?
#57
Pictures of Your Curries / Re: Healthy(ish!) Stuff
January 23, 2014, 02:09 PM
I do actually prefer plain/salted boiled rice to pilau, but i've never tried putting whole spices into the boiling water,.. ill definitely give that a go next week when I try to do justice to a CTM. Id happily eat curry every day but my missus gets curry'd out too easily!
#58
Pictures of Your Curries / Healthy(ish!) Stuff
January 20, 2014, 07:05 PM
So i'm new here, for abit of background to me see my intro post earlier.
But tonight I made a Chicken Jaipuri as https://curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,11591.0.html
The difference was I was making it for 3, with minimal oil (2 tbs) and I used f/f Greek Yogurt. So here are my results;
Multiplied the ingredients by about 2-3 depending, thats raw 24hr marinated chicken thigh which I prefer.
Oil, spice mix, tomatoes and peppers in
Bit of base and Raw Chicken thigh in - I think I went crazy with the amount
Finished - coriander, yogurt, lime and all the base in
I've only just beginning my curry journey but i'm trying to do it on the slim! So bear with me, I know its not fully BIR but It might help someone.
Thanks!
But tonight I made a Chicken Jaipuri as https://curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,11591.0.html
The difference was I was making it for 3, with minimal oil (2 tbs) and I used f/f Greek Yogurt. So here are my results;
Multiplied the ingredients by about 2-3 depending, thats raw 24hr marinated chicken thigh which I prefer.
Oil, spice mix, tomatoes and peppers in
Bit of base and Raw Chicken thigh in - I think I went crazy with the amount
Finished - coriander, yogurt, lime and all the base in
I've only just beginning my curry journey but i'm trying to do it on the slim! So bear with me, I know its not fully BIR but It might help someone.
Thanks!
#59
Just Joined? Introduce Yourself / Re: I love it!
January 20, 2014, 02:26 PM
Cheers Garp,
You know Its never too late!!
The Airfryer is really good, bit pricey @ ?130 for the large one (I wouldnt bother with the small one) I use it to cook things that I would normally use the oven for, in about half the time, so its hopefully paying for itself slowly. I would recommend it highly, but it is a compromise on taste vs health. Next time I do some chicken tikka its going in there instead - I will post some pictures of the result.
After tasting another bhaji I think ill make smaller 'balls' next time too, I got 7 out of the mixture, so maybe go for 9... it is about trail and error though like you say.
You know Its never too late!!
The Airfryer is really good, bit pricey @ ?130 for the large one (I wouldnt bother with the small one) I use it to cook things that I would normally use the oven for, in about half the time, so its hopefully paying for itself slowly. I would recommend it highly, but it is a compromise on taste vs health. Next time I do some chicken tikka its going in there instead - I will post some pictures of the result.
After tasting another bhaji I think ill make smaller 'balls' next time too, I got 7 out of the mixture, so maybe go for 9... it is about trail and error though like you say.
#60
Just Joined? Introduce Yourself / I love it!
January 20, 2014, 01:55 PM
I love curry, Im not a bad cook either- enthusiastic and heavy handed! I'm Matt and a whilst I enjoy a BIR or two I spend a large amount of my free time running so I also like to watch what I am putting in my temple 
I have been using this site for a couple of weeks now, and I have been fairly successful with a few different curries and techniques which are totally new to me. At the same time I have been scaling back the unhealthy stuff (boo!!) For example I am using Chewy's 1 hour pressure cooker (Im new too pressure cooking - why didnt I get one of these sooner?!!) base and I used 75ml of veg oil as opposed to the 150ml stated, and I also spent more time skimming. I know its not for everyone!
As I have now come to realise that it is possible to create BIR dishes i'm spending more time in the kitchen, this morning I have spent some time with an Airfryer that my missus brought before Christmas which I think is the dogs for anyone looking to be abit healthier. So this is what I did this morning;
Its the recipe from CA ... https://curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,1820.0.html
Done totally to spec, they were really nice. I think next time I might turn the temperature up abit as I gave them 10min on 160 and they were just abit too al dente in the middle.
Anyway tonight im cooking Chicken Jaipuri ... https://curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,11591.0.html
With.. Aubergine chewy style.
Nice to have discovered this site.
I have been using this site for a couple of weeks now, and I have been fairly successful with a few different curries and techniques which are totally new to me. At the same time I have been scaling back the unhealthy stuff (boo!!) For example I am using Chewy's 1 hour pressure cooker (Im new too pressure cooking - why didnt I get one of these sooner?!!) base and I used 75ml of veg oil as opposed to the 150ml stated, and I also spent more time skimming. I know its not for everyone!
As I have now come to realise that it is possible to create BIR dishes i'm spending more time in the kitchen, this morning I have spent some time with an Airfryer that my missus brought before Christmas which I think is the dogs for anyone looking to be abit healthier. So this is what I did this morning;
Its the recipe from CA ... https://curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,1820.0.html
Done totally to spec, they were really nice. I think next time I might turn the temperature up abit as I gave them 10min on 160 and they were just abit too al dente in the middle.
Anyway tonight im cooking Chicken Jaipuri ... https://curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,11591.0.html
With.. Aubergine chewy style.
Nice to have discovered this site.