Looks a fantastic way to start the day Livo.  I get frozen naan from Trader Joe's but never tried the US Aldi for anything Indian.  Will go check.

Robbo

This morning chef Imran appeared in my YouTube feed. The universe is listening.
I just sat and transcribed his chicken madras recipe...which looks delicious.

https://youtu.be/HK5RUk-dQDQ?si=3-BvXd5uKtxO22zH

And also the vindaloo sauce he uses to make it.

https://youtu.be/_QlG_-FIrrM?si=jliEuMyaOjdjeAGj

I've never seen coconut milk in a vindaloo or madras curry but worth a punt. In the sauce recipe he describes soaking Kashmiri chillies overnight but they don't look like the dried Kashmiris I have. Mine are much larger, on the left whereas his look like the regular smaller dried chillies I sometime use, on the right.
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What do you guys think about the chillies he uses?
His channel looks to have a good selection of dishes.

Robbo

I've made several Mexican dishes after watching the Cooking con Claudia YouTube channel. Absolutely superb so buying her book was a no-brainer. Full of deliciousness. Some of her recipes use the instant pot too, which makes for quick results.  Strong recommend.
I also happened across young Koreans, Aaron and Claire.  Equally good dishes and another purchase of their book.  Followed by a number of Korean ingredients.
The rice book was bought after reading a BBC.com article. Hard to resist a book dedicated to my favorite foodstuff.


Robbo

It's the gift that keeps on giving....
I love seeing pics of curry first thing Sunday morning..

Robbo

A lot to ploughing through Phil. I live a challenge though. Looking forward to updates on your progress.

Robbo

Glad you're on the mend Livo. Good to hear Bruce Edwards makes for a successful travel companion.

Robbo

My first introduction to dal was in Ahmedabad, India. Dal Makhani is a wonderful, buttery dish of black Urad dal and not dry at all.  I recently made this 'house dal' from the Dishoom cook book. It's an investment in time, takes 4-5 hours but mostly hands off.  In India they cook it 24 hours.
Perfect with naan, although I didn't have any.


I bet it would pressure cook easily.  Not a 'curry' but worth a try.

Robbo

Best will in the world, that's not going to inspire anyone.  Cook that base. Make that curry.
This weekend. Be strong. 😂

Robbo

Bruce Edwards base Phil. That's the ticket to a re-boot.  You won't be disappointed.
Dive in.

Robbo

Well, last nights ginger garlic crab was nothing to write home about, but elevenses this morning - lamb keema puffs were fantastic.  The perfect way to use up leftover keema.  Store-bought puff pastry, 18-20 mins baking. Simple and delicious.