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To avoid lumpy korma sauce when using coconut flour, several suggestions were made, including mixing the flour with a small amount of base to create a paste before adding it to the pan, and using creamed coconut or coconut milk powder instead of coconut flour for a smoother texture. The community also discussed the benefits of using condensed milk for sweetness and suggested techniques like making a roux with the flour in hot fat before adding liquid. Overall, the consensus leans towards using creamed coconut and proper mixing techniques to achieve a smoother sauce.

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Offline goncalo

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lumpy korma sauce
« on: February 03, 2013, 02:07 PM »
So, I tend to get the korma sauce a bit lumpy from all the coconut flour, which I generally throw in together at the same time. Is there any tricks to avoid this?

I suppose perhaps starting with 2.5 laddles of base instead of 2 could make it better, but thought I'd ask around for expert advice, seeing as I am getting a visit tonight and will be my first time cooking for non-family.
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Re: lumpy korma sauce
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2013, 02:13 PM »
Never used coconut flour in my life (hate coconut) but might it be worth treating it like cornflour and making it into a medium-thick emulsion using cold base before adding to a hot pan (and then stirring not-stop until it is fully integrated) ?

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Re: lumpy korma sauce
« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2013, 02:14 PM »
If anything I would start with less base rather than more. Add your sugar and coconut to the pan then add a small amount of base to mix into a paste, then add more base as you see fit, just like making a Rue.
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Re: lumpy korma sauce
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2013, 02:23 PM »
Whilst it is always detectable as a fine graininess I have never had it go lumpy. I mix to a smoothish paste with some warm water before adding to the pan then stir it well in.
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Offline goncalo

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Re: lumpy korma sauce
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2013, 02:34 PM »
what I meant is actually graininess. Unfortunately, I don't have my sieve with me to help me separate the grainy bits from the get go
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Re: lumpy korma sauce
« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2013, 02:50 PM »
If you don't like the graininess then use coconut-milk powder or a block of coconut cream. You are actually using coconut flour and not ordinary desiccated coconut aren't you, as that will definitely be grainy?
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Re: lumpy korma sauce
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2013, 03:11 PM »
Quote from: Secret Santa on February 03, 2013, 02:50 PM
If you don't like the graininess then use coconut-milk powder or a block of coconut cream. You are actually using coconut flour and not ordinary desiccated coconut aren't you, as that will definitely be grainy?

Yes, I'm using coconut flour (or so it says on the tin) -- the idea of using block coconut cream is a good one, however, then there is also the almond powder, which is also adds to the grains/lumps :-)
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Re: lumpy korma sauce
« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2013, 03:15 PM »
Try this Korma recipe posted by George,very simple and makes a very nice Korma  :)
https://curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,312.0.html
I use condensed milk rather than evaporated milk + sugar.
Sprinkle the powder accross the curry rather than 'dumping' it in one spot.
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Re: lumpy korma sauce
« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2013, 03:28 PM »
Quote from: emin-j on February 03, 2013, 03:15 PM
Try this Korma recipe posted by George,very simple and makes a very nice Korma  :)
https://curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,312.0.html
I use condensed milk rather than evaporated milk + sugar.
Sprinkle the powder accross the curry rather than 'dumping' it in one spot.

Condensed milk!!  :o  Banoffee korma?
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Re: lumpy korma sauce
« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2013, 03:32 PM »
Quote from: Secret Santa on February 03, 2013, 02:50 PM
If you don't like the graininess then use coconut-milk powder or a block of coconut cream. You are actually using coconut flour and not ordinary desiccated coconut aren't you, as that will definitely be grainy?

I actually,use coconut powder (trs) but surely desiccated is even grainier than flour ? Another thread mentions this and refers to milling desiccated to make powder (finer).
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