Hi



I know it is cheating, but if you are strapped for time or too busy with other things, this stuff is actually very nice indeed.

http://www.spicesofindia.co.uk/acatalog/Mr-Hudas-Mint-and-Tamarind-Paste.html

Hope it is similar to what you are after?

CHeers

Quote from: Razor on September 26, 2010, 03:29 PM
Hi PaulP,

Is there any chance that you could ask sced? for permission to post the recipe or better still, get sced to join this forum.

I wouldn't mind giving it ago.

Or you could PM me the recipe if you wish : ;D

Ray

Ditto

Please?

Regards

Hi

As I understand it, the whole group test is meant to be a helpful & fun guide to a selection of recipes from this great site, that being the case I think that 4 testers results should be adequate enough for what the test is designed to show?

However, although it was time consuming to do all the tests, I personally really enjoyed trying some new recipes that I probably would never have bothered with (and finding some real jems in there too ), so would encourage anyone else to volunteer.

Cheers

Quote from: Razor on September 25, 2010, 12:33 PM

I can tell you now, and I'm sure the rest of the testers will know which one I'm talking about, there is one that I will never ever ever do again.  I don't care how good it tastes.  It could be nectar from the gods for all I care, but it won't see the light of day in my kitchen ever again.  It was definately not BIR, that's for sure. 

What a bollock ache it was especially because I don't have a grinder and had to hand grind all the seeds.

Ray

Ha ha! thought it was just me! - one of them certainly was exceptionally tedious to make, even with a coffee grinder let alone a Mortar and Pestle!.... wonder how it will do in the overall scoring?

Can't wait for the results

Hi George

Your last post reads like you only have say 9 or 10 currys a year? is that correct?

Whilst I agree moderation is key, especially with salt and oil, 9 or 10 currys a year sounds a little extreme?

cheers

Hi

Thanks!

Those skewers are great, I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone who is in the market for some!

Tried to make Razors kebabs on them which was a bit of a balls-up first time as the mix kept breaking off - you have to get quite a firm consistency I think.

But for Tikka they are the business - the extra metal thickness helps the tikka cook from the inside too, lovely sizzle as you slide the cooked tikka of them.

cheers all.

Hi

Tikka taste test complete - results about to be handed in to be counted by Chris.

Left to right: Maddhur, CA, Lasan



Good luck Tikka....

Hi

Got the 'chunks' marinading last night for the final 3 in my test. Got to say like SS, I think chunks are the way to go if you like a high tikka to meat surface area ratio like me

Left to right: Maddhur, CA,  Lasan

Quote from: JerryM on September 15, 2010, 09:08 AM

Quote from: solarsplace on September 14, 2010, 09:36 AM
very pleased with the results, plus you do get that garlicky after-taste that you describe which is actually very pleasant.

Solarsplace,

not seen any post - must have missed it - which is the book. can u give more detail on typical proportions.

Hi Jerry

Yes, that is a monster thread LOL.

Anyway, not got the book with me, so if no one else can confirm during the day then I will check and let you know exactly what it says later.

But to give you an idea for now (I assume I based this on what it says? can't remember now) I use:

1 x side-dish sized plastic take-away container.
Fill 3/4 full with White Tower tomato paste
1 x heaped tsp of garlic powder
1 x heaped tsp of tandori masala powder

Edit: Then gradually blend in veg oil to reach an emulsion like consistency.

The book (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Undercover-Curry-Insiders-British-Restaurant/dp/0956525709) also suggests that ginger powder could also / either / or be added.

The first time I made it I put all 3 things in and it tasted fantastic, but I just decided this time to start trying things individually otherwise its impossible to be sure what exactly is causing an improvement etc.

Hope that is of some interest.

Cheers

Hi

FYI, these little mini-blenders are great!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kenwood-CH180-Mini-Chopper-Watts/dp/B0000C6WPC

Perfect for making garlic & ginger paste, dicing onions, chilli's etc and bread crumbing a couple of slices of bread.

Cheers