Hi

Granted, it will be a lot of work, but if you were to do 2 bases and 2 matched currys a month, then that seems reasonably doable?

If I were invited to be involved, I would do each to spec with the original authors base, plus do the curry recipe side by side with the generic base and spice mix just out of interest to see what the results were like.

I think to be fair, although it is a lot of work, for the test to be (as others have already just stated) of any actual benefit over just fun then the recipe does need to be paired with its specified base if it has one.

As always just a humble opinion.

Cheers

Russell

Quote from: Razor on October 10, 2010, 01:31 PM
Hi CA,

I can confirm that I used you tandoori masala, as I have about 200g of it in my cupboard.

Ray

Hi

I confirm that I followed the original posters recipes to spec. If they deviated from spec then that was an unintentional error on my part. To my knowledge none deviated even in error. I also had 3 additional persons test the results with me to avoid any influence or favouritism on my part.

I confirm that I used CA's own tandoori masala mix. In fact I would go as far to say that in my opinion, it is superior to off the shelf tandoori masala's and I have been using it for many months.

In fact, since the test, I have made just Blade's and CA's and not Dips. On paper there may be a point or 2 between them, but they are all up there as fantastic tikka's.

Thanks

Russell

Quote from: Panpot on October 07, 2010, 07:13 PM
I may have jumped the gun here and may well be wrong in this case. I do feel strongly about this given what happened in the past. I like many others have invested a great deal of time and energy into our forum Ove the years and have promoted it when ever I get a chance. I will always pick up on this kind of thing and would stop participating as a matter of principle if others were condoning what I am clearly concerned about and felt I was wrong in wanting to protect things this way. I am prepared to accept that others have endorsed flavourjunkie's site as being OK and so I am sorry if I have been wrong this time. I am also prepared to accept that my views may belong to a minority of one and if so I will sadly move on now and let the majority if they exist do what they will with this wonderful resource but I couldn't in all
honesty continue to participate. Sorry PP

Hi Panpot

By the end of your post, I could not tell if you are saying that you are throwing in the towel so to speak?

If this is the case, please don't do that! - you are not in a minority! - you are a member of a forum where the over whelming majority feels very passionate about the site and its mission and will respect your concerns!

EDIT: Sorry to slightly OT the original post - have slapped self on legs

Regards

Russell

Quote from: George on October 07, 2010, 02:21 PMI could never understand how anyone could judge a base by regarding and tasting it like soup, as if it's a finished product in its own right.

Hi George

I'm not sure it is wise to impose any limits of what should or should not be measured, judged or assessed, surely doing that would only impede progress?

What if a genuine base were found to be intriguing and very tasty in its own right, surely that is worth discussion?

https://curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=4851.msg46178#msg46178

Regards

Quote from: jb on October 06, 2010, 07:37 PM
I like the look of this but I can't seem to find the recipe...

https://curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=4658.0

If not anyone have a suggestion for something similar??

Hi JB

Do you have the Under Cover Curry book?

Despite what you may have read on this site there are several great recipes in there. I whole heartedly recommend, I think its on page 94? the Garlic Chilli Tikka Chicken. It works well with plain chicken and prawns too.

Sounds similar to the link you posted above.

EDIT: No need to make the Under Cover base either. The recipe produces a fantastic dish with the CA base, so anything similar should be acceptable too.

Cheers

Hi

Loads of internet sites seem to sell them, just visit Mr Google.

Here is one such example: http://www.spicesofindia.co.uk/acatalog/Fudco-Kashmiri-Chilli-Peppers-Whole.html

Cheers

Holy sh*t!

Is that beer really ?18 a bottle? (http://www.alcoholfree.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=195)

What the.... that's not right!

EDIT: My retarded - that's for 24 bottles.

Hi

Well, personally speaking I'm more than happy to make another donation, however I think we certainly need a nay or a yay from admin before we even consider how to launch the campaign.

What do you think Admin?

Regards

Russell

Hi

Some people will have favourites that they swear by, however brands like East End, Rahja, TRS & Natco are all of a high standard.

I personally avoid the supermarket spice rack with a vengeance though, as they are grossly overpriced and often very dull in aroma and pungency.

Cheers

Russell

Hi

Very, very impressive cooking 4 things all at once much better than I could do.

The food looks perfect - congratulations!

Interesting that you make the comment, that you believe it is still missing that certain something - and question whether it is in the oil.

Well, I'm with you on the oil theory. Although I suspect that most BIR's won't make a discrete spiced oil, theirs will likely be a bi product of the base oil and various dishes.

Anyway, your results looks fantastic.

Regards

Russell