Hi CA,

since i have been using this base i have produced the best curries i have ever made  from replicating recipes on this site, yours included.

the big difference for me is the spice inducing in the first reduction with no fear of over cooking the spices i believe you are getting the maximum taste from the spice mix.

another theory is that it takes away the need to use a spiced or used oil.

I know i am getting better and stronger tasting final dishes using this reduction method.

for example i love your ceylon recipe and have made it several times using your base and spice mix, but since i changed to the Taz base i believe it has taken your recipe to a new level.

Alan ;D

Hi all,

Just to confirm that razors idea of cooking the veg with the first reduction is spot on.

thanks mate

Alan ;D

Solar,

i thought exactly the same with regard to the spice mix!.

god vid though

Alan ;D

chewy,

good effort fella, looked a tasty dish.

what is your recipe for a hot thin base?

alan ;D

Hi Mick,

the problem I have with that is once i have made a batch i freeze it in portion sizes so dont have any spare base to add.

would it make a difference only using 150 ml base sauce in the first reduction to a really thick paste until almost nothing is left and then add the further 250ml to acquire the desired consistency?

thanks for posting this base recipe as you can probably see i am a big fan ;D

regards

Alan ;D

stephen,

that is exactly the consistencey i take it down to too. i have done it further but i end up with a dryer dish than i wanted.

Alan ;D

Paul,

on my first reduction i do it until it looks like a slightly watered down hot oily paste out of a pataks jar.

on the second i add the precooked meat mix it up with the paste then add the rest of the base sauce and ingrediants until i get the consistencey i desire which is really quick about 3 mins.

turn off heat sprinkle with corriander cover and leave for 3-4 mins.

then serve

Alan ;D

Ray,

pleased you are having success with this base too mate. try it with your spice mix it is spot on.

good idea about the pre cooking the veg in with the first reduction, that is what i will do next time.

doing a beef ceylon tonight using taz base, CA's ceylon recipe and your spice mix. (just call me the plagarisor ;D)

I cant wait to see what it tastes like.

another reason why i like this base is that it takes away the need for you to use any spiced oil

Alan ;D

stephen,

absolutley excellent mate. great stuff i used precooked beef instead of chicken and used razors spice mix.

i am going to do a beef ceylon tomorrow using taz base and method.

thanks

Alan ;D

stephen,

it is a must try in my opinion, i used razors spice mix and it was the best jalfrezi i have made.

regards

Alan ;D