DipuRaja is doing a great job I think. I'm really glad to see peeps trying what he is showing. After all he is the VERY FIRST BIR Chef to do so. There will be more of them too. I don't get some of the stuff he does either but after trying a lot of them have to say I've learned a great deal from this 'Dial a Curry' bloke.

I've had more problems with written recipes than in anything I've seen thus far, I think it truly important people show support to him. Might not get another chance if this doesn't work? 

That's a realy good point Ray.
When I open a jar of Paprika I get some of what I'm looking for. Do you remember the Hula Hoops Tomato version?

It's that kind of thing for me? It's so strong but other places seem to have it in differing levels. I've tried Paprika with various things, it could be it but it isn't for me at least. I'll go look this weekend and nab someone, drag them around until I get a packet.  ;D

Not tried it of course. Hopefully I'll have some results, I'm really on the nail but one more thing. Exciting stuff cooking isn't it.
Thanks Ray.

Quote from: Razor on April 01, 2010, 07:27 PM
Mikka,
I'm sure that I have heard paprika decribed as tomato powder.  I know it's not, but I have heard it decribed as that.

Ray

Is an item I've been looking for. I'm sure the major stores sell it here in the US but I've not seen it as yet. This is why I found that bit interesting frankly. It's come up in a lot of searches, mostly to do with traditional cooking but at odd times with restaurant fair too.

For me anyway this could be the final chink in my Vindaloo spice compound with onions. Of course until I get some and try it I won't really know.

Quote from: Cory Ander on March 30, 2010, 02:53 PM
"tomato powder"....interesting....

Now that is a very interesting video indeed. Thanks very much for finding and sharing.
Best

For the record he's a really good cook.

He does own a restaurant which has won awards too. I did get some great tips from him some time ago but sadly a hard drive died taking all with it of course. No he isn't Jerry.

Much deserved Axe.
Keep well.

Quote from: Axe on March 26, 2010, 11:14 PM
Thanks for all the comments, it is appreciated. 

Axe thanks very much for this. I must admit they do look the real business. I'll give them a try out tomorrow since I have none in the freezer now 

Great thanks again.
Best wishes.
Cheers.

ps. now if only a BIR will tell me how THEY make their vindaloo paste I'd be a very happy piggy indeed.

Axe. Oddly enough he does precook it if you look. I think there are many household recipes that suggest this for various things not least chips of course. The first fry is tempering the second the actual cooking.

Someone here had a completely oven baked recipe if I remember rightly? At least the looked as though they were? Sort of rounded on a plate, sort of placed there in fact for oven baking. Perhaps Cory will know?

Quote from: Axe on March 24, 2010, 07:16 PM
Jerry, i'd love you or Chris, or anyone else for that matter, to have a try at my recipe using the two cook method.

You've always something to add as a footnote Cory.

Quote from: Cory Ander on March 24, 2010, 03:26 PM
But I thought it was you that considered it a "barrage" Mikka? 

Nah that's ok Achmal.
I do agree that sometimes it feels like bashing a head on the wall when you try to explain something. However I would like to hear what you've learned over the years. I'm pretty happy with how I'm cooking but there are differences between what I'm served its just so much more depth in flavor.

For me anyway I like as much information as I can get in. It's not so much that or those particular videos its the whole thing from which a person can pull information, rather like a library really.

I wanna hear now please.  ;D
Thanks Achmal.

Quote from: AchMal on March 24, 2010, 12:36 PM
Unfortunately,  there is a lot out there that does detract from the subject,

I'm sorry that you took my statement as a direct attack on your cooking skills or otherwise , I meant that I agree we all make mistakes,
(but worth remembering that.. (one video does not a good chef make)
Interesting response though,

Yes I have learned a great deal, you wouldn't want to hear it, unfortunately when people offer up information on forums it seems all it does is attract a multitude of snipers and negative comment and a few who are willing to listen,