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The discussion centers around the best approach to cooking a BIR Madras for six people. Most participants agree that cooking individual portions yields better results, allowing for more control over flavor and consistency. A few members share their experiences, noting that while cooking multiple portions can be challenging, it is possible to achieve good results if each portion is given adequate attention. Overall, the consensus leans towards preparing single portions for optimal taste and quality.

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Offline Welsh in America

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Help please: Cooking for 6
« on: July 12, 2014, 12:52 AM »
Good Evening fellas.

I am having a bunch of ex-pats over tomorrow and trying to cook a BIR Madras for them.

Could you please offer any tips regarding cooking for around 6 people?

At the moment I am thinking of making portions separately and pouring into a pot.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.
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Offline fried

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Re: Help please: Cooking for 6
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2014, 08:35 AM »
Depends on time. Cooking all the dishes individually would be perfect, but I'd personally do double portions. Double up on the meat, then add as much base for your desired consistancy.
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Offline Madrasandy

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Re: Help please: Cooking for 6
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2014, 08:46 AM »
Cooking 6 individual portions would be great practice for your cooking technique and skills, a good test to see if all 6 came out tasting the same too. Last time I cooked for 6 I made 4 curries due to individual preferences and heat levels, but just slightly increased ingredients and base sauce amount, all turned out wonderful.
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Offline Secret Santa

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Re: Help please: Cooking for 6
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2014, 09:41 AM »
Cook them individually if you want best results and then all into a pot as you say for reheating later.
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Offline commis

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Re: Help please: Cooking for 6
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2014, 12:09 PM »
Hi
I'd be interested to know where your getting your spices from for your curry cooking.
Regards
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Offline Welsh in America

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Re: Help please: Cooking for 6
« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2014, 01:35 PM »
Thanks for the advice guys.
Comis, we have a good few Asian stores around and you can get much of the spice brands like MDH here.
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Offline commis

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Re: Help please: Cooking for 6
« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2014, 02:05 PM »
Hi
Sorry I should of asked which city / state are you in ?
Regards
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Offline Welsh in America

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Re: Help please: Cooking for 6
« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2014, 05:06 PM »
Im in Northern Virginia, just outside of Washington DC.
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Offline Onions

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Re: Help please: Cooking for 6
« Reply #8 on: July 12, 2014, 06:40 PM »
Where D.C. sends people to be spanked as they can't do it themselves :D lol

Cheers!
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Offline chewytikka

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Re: Help please: Cooking for 6
« Reply #9 on: July 13, 2014, 02:03 AM »
Cook single portions Paul, good recipe/technique practice.  ;)
Getting a double portion 'right' is more difficult than you might think and needs a bit more technique and experience.

cheers Chewy
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