... as the Bishop said to the actress.

Anyway, that "remind you of anything soapy and familiar" on the Holy Grail pages sounded a bit too Gary Glitter for me when I read it.  I've no idea what the author meant, never haven eaten Onion Soap. 

I'm more of an Imperial Leather man, meself ... not that I'm grating that into my curry.

Hmmmmmmmmm says Ray, there's an idea!

I've used leaves and also powder.  Personally prefer the powder, but that's probably just me.

:-)

DD

I used the Natco holy grail recipe.  Find it easy to use and never fails.

:-)

DD

Done a couple Dupiaza's recently but we always felt like calling for medical attention afterwards as we were so stuffed with lamb and chicken.

This time I took a leaf out of Pete's book and did a Veggie.  It was lacking a little something so I added a touch of vinegar and voila!

My wife liked it so much she ate three portions leaving poor old cheffy with one!  Now she's complaining it's all MY fault she ate so much.  Eh, how does that work?  ;D

Ah, chips in curry sauce, with a fried egg on top!  Now you're talking my language.  Born in Manchester, then off to Leeds, then Scotland, now NYC!  Despite all the miles, there's nowt as grand as Lancashire land!

:-)

DeeDee

So I'm over in Yankee-land as you may know and this past Thursday was Thanksgiving.  Don't ask, something to do with giving thanks that it was so easy to wipe out the indigenous population or something.

Anyway, it's traditionally Roast Turkey, Roast Pots, Stuffing, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce and Veggies (aka garnish).  We had invited folks so we had to do a good job!  So my lady asks me while I washing out the bird if I can think of anything interesting to to do for the meal this year.

"What sauce can we do as well as gravy? Something different."

"Hmmm," says I, looking at the freshly frozen curry base in the freezer, "Leave it to me!"

So of course, it was curry base to the rescue and I just made a meatless sauce with mild spices (well, I had to think of the poor Yankee guests didn't I?)  Anywayz, it was wonderful.  A great way to add an extra dimension to a dish which is pretty bland, even if it is well roasted.

My lady was convinced too so it's on the menu for Christmas!!

I'm not planning Korma Ice Cream but it's funny how well a sauce can work with just about anything!

:-)

DeeDee

PATAK'S Sweet Mango Chutney.  Perfect sweet chutney with big chewy chunks, warm color and a spicy zing!

I'm not sure Ray deserves to be the butt of so many arse-jokes does he? 

;D

PS. Don't get mad Ray ... just turn the other cheek.

I finished the jar and binned it so I'll check the label next time.  Can't stand MSG, gives me a headache. 

:-)

DeeDee

Hi all,

On a whim I purchased a jar of ultra pureed Ginger paste stuff instead of the real thing.  Nothing too esoteric, just ginger and water I think.

After an admittedly dodgy UK ounces to US liquid ounces conversion I went ahead and used it tonight for a big base cook-up and a meal. 

The curry definitely had a bit more zing tonight!  I don't think it was the chillies because my dear lady asked for three in the pot instead of the required five for tonight's Jalfrezi.

I'm posting to see if anyone has any thoughts on this?  Is puree okay generally, because it tasted great, fuller somehow.

:-)

DeeDee