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The discussion centers around the use of oil in base gravy for curry, with participants debating its necessity and impact on flavor. Some argue that oil is essential for carrying the flavors of spices, while others express skepticism about the need for large quantities, suggesting that less oil can still yield delicious results. Ultimately, there is no consensus, as opinions vary widely on the role of oil in achieving the desired taste and healthiness of curry dishes.

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Offline Simplysandy

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Why so much oil?
« on: May 12, 2013, 03:13 PM »
Having been here a few days now, and looked over a lot of the questions. I may have missed it if anyone else asked it before in sorry, in adavancev ;D
Why is there so much oil in the base gravy?
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Offline Peripatetic Phil

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Re: Why so much oil?
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2013, 03:28 PM »
Quote from: Simplysandy on May 12, 2013, 03:13 PMWhy is there so much oil in the base gravy?

There is not much oil in some bases, and a great deal in others.  In general, those that contain a lot of oil require less oil when cooking the final dish.

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Re: Why so much oil?
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2013, 05:21 PM »
Thanks for that,   as I hardly put any in mine.  ;D
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Offline spiceyokooko

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Re: Why so much oil?
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2013, 10:03 PM »
Quote from: Simplysandy on May 12, 2013, 03:13 PMWhy is there so much oil in the base gravy?

It's a very good question.

In my opinion it's because oil is the primary flavour carrier for spice essential oils to dissolve into. Not much point putting spices into a base sauce if there's no carrier for them or anything for them to dissolve into.

This is why (in my opinion) BIR style curry nearly always uses a lot of oil and why the resultant takeaway dishes are often swimming in it.

BIR style cookery and dishes aren't exactly the the most healthy out there. But it's because of all that oil the dishes taste so yummy!
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Re: Why so much oil?
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2013, 10:08 PM »
Quote from: spiceyokooko on May 12, 2013, 10:03 PM
Quote from: Simplysandy on May 12, 2013, 03:13 PMWhy is there so much oil in the base gravy?

It's a very good question.

In my opinion it's because oil is the primary flavour carrier for spice essential oils to dissolve into. Not much point putting spices into a base sauce if there's no carrier for them or anything for them to dissolve into.

This is why (in my opinion) BIR style curry nearly always uses a lot of oil and why the resultant takeaway dishes are often swimming in it.

BIR style cookery and dishes aren't exactly the the most healthy out there. But it's because of all that oil the dishes taste so yummy!

Rubbish
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Offline uclown2002

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Re: Why so much oil?
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2013, 10:37 PM »
Quote from: h4ppy-chris on May 12, 2013, 10:08 PM
Quote from: spiceyokooko on May 12, 2013, 10:03 PM
Quote from: Simplysandy on May 12, 2013, 03:13 PMWhy is there so much oil in the base gravy?

It's a very good question.

In my opinion it's because oil is the primary flavour carrier for spice essential oils to dissolve into. Not much point putting spices into a base sauce if there's no carrier for them or anything for them to dissolve into.

This is why (in my opinion) BIR style curry nearly always uses a lot of oil and why the resultant takeaway dishes are often swimming in it.

BIR style cookery and dishes aren't exactly the the most healthy out there. But it's because of all that oil the dishes taste so yummy!

Rubbish

;D I'll just go get my popcorn!
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Offline Peripatetic Phil

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Re: Why so much oil?
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2013, 10:57 PM »
Quote from: h4ppy-chris on May 12, 2013, 10:08 PM
Rubbish

Would that be "All four of your statements are rubbish", or is it just one of them with which you disagree Chris, and if the latter, which ?

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Re: Why so much oil?
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2013, 11:03 PM »
Quote from: Phil [Chaa006] on May 12, 2013, 10:57 PM
Quote from: h4ppy-chris on May 12, 2013, 10:08 PM
Rubbish

Would that be "All four of your statements are rubbish", or is it just one of them with which you disagree Chris, and if the latter, which ?

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Make yourself clear Phil !
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Re: Why so much oil?
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2013, 11:03 PM »
Quote from: uclown2002 on May 12, 2013, 10:37 PM
;D I'll just go get my popcorn!
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I'm struggling to disagree with what spicey has said, which is rare I know but.............

Seconds out, round one   ::)
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Offline spiceyokooko

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Re: Why so much oil?
« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2013, 11:10 PM »
Quote from: Phil [Chaa006] on May 12, 2013, 10:57 PMWould that be "All four of your statements are rubbish", or is it just one of them with which you disagree Chris, and if the latter, which ?

Don't confuse him, he's confused enough.
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