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Title: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: Cory Ander on April 04, 2010, 01:20 AM
From: dipuraja1

To make chicken tikka bhuna you will need 1cheff spoon of vagetable oil,1chopped onion,1quater chopped green pepper,half teaspoon blended garlic and Ginger,pinch of salt,half teaspoon of methi leaves,1tablespoon of mixed powder,1& half tablespoon of tomato puree,half of chopped tomato add the tikka,6cheff spoon of base gravy mix it well cook 4-5mins on high gas mark then garnish with coriander.

Dipuraja's "mixed powder" here:  http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=4354.0 (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=4354.0)

Dipuraja's "base gravy" here:  http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=4375.0 (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=4375.0)

How to make tikka bhuna (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2Nd3R8-SJY#)
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: Razor on April 04, 2010, 01:25 PM
He's consistant, i'll give him that :P
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: JerryM on April 05, 2010, 10:23 AM
i've got onion on my mind at the mo (since the Birmingham balti video and the flames).

i can't believe the onion is cooked in the 4 mins when heating all the ingredients up together. onion seems to need a big chunk of heat intially to get it going. it does cook out in the sauce but it takes a lot longer than 4 mins without this initial high heat frying in plenty of oil.

this suggests to me that the onion is processed in some way - i'm thinking salt (onion bhajis softening). very small proportion of green pepper which i can understand.

ps i love his portions - nothing more upsetting than a part filled container when u get home.
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: JerryM on April 05, 2010, 10:41 AM
a further general thought.

i know that my local TA keep their gravy boiling away during service.

at home down to practicalities i've always used it cold. for me it makes no difference hot or cold. the only thing i find is that the cold need's adding in smaller amounts intially so that there is no dip in the pans heat.
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: 976bar on April 05, 2010, 06:59 PM
That looks the worst Bhuna I have ever seen in my life!!! Bhuna should be a Medium, Rich, Thick consistency!! this looks more like SOUP!!!! :(
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: Secret Santa on April 05, 2010, 07:28 PM
Couldn't agree more 976bar. His definition of bhuna, which seems to be shared by many on this forum, seems to be a basic curry with added onion/pepper/tomato chunks!

Nasty.

I have to disagree with Jerry, Mikka and axe as to the quality of this guys curries. They seem to me to be low-quality standard takeaway curries and not something we should be aiming to replicate.
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: PaulP on April 05, 2010, 07:50 PM
I think you're right Jerry about the onions. When I make a bhuna/korai style curry I deep fry the onions and peppers for a few minutes and put them to one side.

Another observation is the fact that he has quite a few litres of base in a plastic container. To me this means that he never heats it up as I can't see the point of him tranferring it back to a metal pot.

Paul.


Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: Mikka1 on April 05, 2010, 08:05 PM
Has anyone actually tried this recipe?
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: 976bar on April 05, 2010, 08:37 PM
Has anyone actually tried this recipe?

As it look nothing like a Bhuna, I am sure it won't taste like one either.
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: Mikka1 on April 05, 2010, 08:47 PM
His Madras wasn't that bad at all, I don't have his burner though. His Bahjis were fabulous too.


As it look nothing like a Bhuna, I am sure it won't taste like one either.
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: Razor on April 05, 2010, 08:47 PM
Guys,

That looks the worst Bhuna I have ever seen in my life!!! Bhuna should be a Medium, Rich, Thick consistency!! this looks more like SOUP!!!! :(

I also agree with you 976, my understanding of a Bhuna is that it's one of the more drier curries on the menu.

Has anyone actually tried this recipe?

I haven't tried any of his recipes yet, and to be honest, I'm struggling to find the motivation to either.  I just don't trust his 'cold cook' method.

I also saw a review  whereby the poster say, "Avoid this place, food was terrible, and was over an hour late. AVOID, AVOID, AVOID!"  Now this was the only review, and I guess the customer was a little disgruntled that his grub was an hour late, but, there was no positive reviews either!

I'm not knocking the bloke, after all, he is giving up his time and secrets for all of us, and I'm grateful for that, even if I don't sound like it, I just wonder what his background is, how was he trained and by whom and where?

Incidentally, dial a curry does seem to be the only place of it's kind in the Penrith area, so no competition, no-one to keep him on his toes, so to speak!

Sorry for the negatives,

Ray :)
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: Secret Santa on April 05, 2010, 10:12 PM
I just don't trust his 'cold cook' method.

I thought he was just doing that because it was a short demo. I'm not so sure now. Does he really use that same method to cook the curries...I really hope not!
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: Malc. on April 05, 2010, 10:19 PM
I have to disagree with Jerry, Mikka and axe as to the quality of this guys curries.

Please don't include me amongst his followers. I have already said I think he's very much New Wave, which I have explained to be a lazy approach to cooking BIR. All the dishes I have tried of his so far, have been poor. As much I have commented on and have not once rated any of his recipes to date. ::)

But I don't want to keep posting objectionable comments to his videos, like the mint sauce and onion chutney which I also think is poor. Horses for courses I guess.
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: Razor on April 05, 2010, 10:23 PM
Hi SS

I just don't trust his 'cold cook' method.

I thought he was just doing that because it was a short demo. I'm not so sure now. Does he really use that same method to cook the curries...I really hope not!

I really think that this is his style of cooking.  He never tries to explain that this is not is usual method and that he is doing this because of youtubes 10 min limit.  Even so, 10 mins is plenty of time to cook a curry from start to finish, especially when you've got all your pre-cooked ingredients to hand.

It's very bizarre to say the least!

Ray :)
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: Secret Santa on April 05, 2010, 10:38 PM
Sorry axe must have got you confused with someone else...I was sidetracked by forum politics and took my eye of the ball!  :-\
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: Malc. on April 05, 2010, 10:42 PM
SS, no need to apologise, its all good. :)
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: Secret Santa on April 05, 2010, 10:43 PM
It's very bizarre to say the least!

Indeed! And why is he doing these videos anyway?

I don't mean that in a negative why either, I genuinely would like to know what prompted him to do them.
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: Razor on April 05, 2010, 10:52 PM
SS,

I've no idea?  He's making no money out of it, potentially damaging 'Dial a Curry's' reputation, and doing his own rep no good.

I'm beginning to wonder if he actually is the chef there or not.  Does he own the place?

Is it some elaborate advertising campaign whereby he thinks anyone visiting the north lakes or Cumbria, will seek the place out?

If he really wants to spread the 'gospel according to Dipurajah' why doesn't he just do a book?

I really can't fathom this out?

I feel pretty awful slating the poor guy like this, if he is doing it all for genuine reasons, but there is no logic to whatsoever!

Ray
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: Malc. on April 05, 2010, 11:04 PM
He's obviously got a genuine reason but it's anyone's guess. Perhaps he's got alot of happy cutomers that have asked for this or maube he's a YouTube junky? he'll certainly be getting some hits on YouTube, so perhaps he's see's this as an opportunity of some kind.

But I do find it equally bizarre that he doesn't show the 'proper' cooking process. I think it was his naan recipe I watched and thought to myself, that's not cooked as he's folding it up in the bag. Why do that? Anyone that knows cooking will spot this and anyone that doesn't and attempts his recipes will be put off, surely?

It will be good when/if he replies to CA stating his methods, at least then we will all know.
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: Bobby Bhuna on April 05, 2010, 11:45 PM
That looks the worst Bhuna I have ever seen in my life!!! Bhuna should be a Medium, Rich, Thick consistency!! this looks more like SOUP!!!! :(

At a glance I thought the same thing. However if you look right at the end, it's not so thin. It's thinner than I would have a Bhuna though.

What a wierd method with the onions. You'd think they would be still quite fibrous in the finished dish.
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: Domi on April 06, 2010, 12:25 AM

Is it some elaborate advertising campaign whereby he thinks anyone visiting the north lakes or Cumbria, will seek the place out?


If it is I think he needs to rethink his tactics. Based on this video alone if I hadn't had a curry for a year I wouldn't be tempted to give dial-a-curry a go. I hope that he's just doing a "quickie" to give a general idea, if not, I certainly wouldn't want to try anything from there...I've seen many a CTBhuna made and never seen one yet that just lobs everything into the pan, boils it a few minutes and whacks it in a tray...in fact, I think I'd rather eat the tray ;D
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: joshallen2k on April 06, 2010, 04:52 AM
Once again, it would be useful if there a member in the vicinity of Penrith, which I'm guessing SW somewhere. Would like a review...

But his apron does say "#1 Chef" sometimes...
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: Razor on April 06, 2010, 12:22 PM
Hi Josh,

Once again, it would be useful if there a member in the vicinity of Penrith, which I'm guessing SW somewhere. Would like a review...

But his apron does say "#1 Chef" sometimes...

Other end of the country,  NW.....Is Cumbria in the North West??

Ray
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: CurryOnRegardless on April 06, 2010, 07:31 PM
Hi Josh,

Once again, it would be useful if there a member in the vicinity of Penrith, which I'm guessing SW somewhere. Would like a review...

But his apron does say "#1 Chef" sometimes...

Other end of the country,  NW.....Is Cumbria in the North West??

Ray

M6 J40, Penrith is at the North end of the Lake District. Directions to Dial-A-Curry, Penrith are HERE (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=dial+a+curry+penrith&fb=1&gl=uk&hq=dial+a+curry&hnear=penrith&cid=0,0,5506951985105030269&ei=s4O7S8L-M5DSmgOl38HGCA&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CAkQnwIwAA).

Regards
CoR
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: Mikka1 on April 06, 2010, 07:41 PM
http://www.accessplace.com/moreinfo.htm (http://www.accessplace.com/moreinfo.htm)

Dial A Curry
Gilwilly Road
Gilwilly Industrial Estate
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 9BF

Telephone: 01768 899661
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: joshallen2k on April 07, 2010, 12:45 AM
Guess I was thinking of Penzance!

Anyone up in Cumbria feeling like a Dial-a-Curry?
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: JerryM on April 07, 2010, 04:51 PM
i must be his no 1 fan by the sound of it.

there are a few more who have booked in so to speak on utube but of course u don't know for sure if they are fans or not.

i'm convinced the place does not look like it does on the video during service.

i'm going to give a good few of his recipes a go when i next make base.

my experience of cumbrians is that they don't take prisoners when it comes to food either so something does not stack up. up till recently there were very few restaurants in cumbria. u normally had to travel to carlisle.


Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: George on April 25, 2010, 04:05 PM
i must be his no 1 fan by the sound of it.

Perhaps I'm his no. 2 fan., then! I found his videos quite late and I've now checked out all the ones I'm interested in. Hats off to the guy for making a possibly greater contribution to our BIR recipes mission than almost anyone else so far. This strikes me as the real deal, although the sad fact is that great curries are out-numbered by about 10 to 1 by mediocre curries these days.  It will be unfortunate if his place is simply mediocre, or worse.

I'm sure he's showing us the methods he uses day-in, day out. It's so good of him.

Then I came to the Bhuna and simply can't understand why onion, pepper, garlic and ginger, which look raw, are not fried a bit before the base sauce goes in. I'd be amazed if that approach produces a tasty dish but I need to try it before saying any more.
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: JerryM on April 25, 2010, 06:40 PM
George,

it's very clear Dipuraja is doing his very best for us. he is bound to safeguard the BIR commercial needs. hence u have to read between the lines as u've pointed out (what we know as a site).

i started out using the "all in" method and have adopted going fwd for "low" spice dishes CTM etc i suppose those without onion. for the onion dishes i quickly reverted back to the hot method.

the video is not running during service and it's important to focus on this not only on what the video show (which are real good as u say).

Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: George on April 25, 2010, 06:50 PM
it's very clear Dipuraja is doing his very best for us. he is bound to safeguard the BIR commercial needs. hence u have to read between the lines as u've pointed out (what we know as a site).
i started out using the "all in" method and have adopted going fwd for "low" spice dishes CTM etc i suppose those without onion. for the onion dishes i quickly reverted back to the hot method.
the video is not running during service and it's important to focus on this not only on what the video show (which are real good as u say).

I agree, he seems to be doing us a real favour and strikes me as a very decent chap. Perhaps these are not the ultimate recipes, lined up for a Michelin Star, but I'm confident they take me a huge leap forward. He should be nominated for an OBE or something. Even the mint sauce seems so unhealthy, it must be genuine! I laughed the way he said 'just a bit of sugar' whilst he tipped in a huge amount. I came across another video from 'you know who' trying to entice people over to his site. Even the white arms are a give-way and it all seems so amateur.
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: Secret Santa on April 25, 2010, 07:12 PM
George, Jerry and other Dipuraja acolytes,

I'm genuinely amazed that you're giving this guy so much praise. What is it specifically that you think he is teaching us that we haven't seen before?

Or are you praising the fact that he is putting it in video form, in that at least I would agree he deserves some praise?

But other than that his curries, techniques etc. seem perfectly run-of-the-mill to me and nothing to really shout about.
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: artistpaul on April 25, 2010, 07:40 PM
Hi Guys

If you Google dial a curry you will see that the Penrith one is just one of a chain of these takeaways, theres a least 7 dotted around the country.

I stayed 1 night in Penrith about 6 months ago and it has 3 BIRs in the town centre because I had a BIR meal in one called Chilli Pepper

It was pretty good, so this Dial a Curry would need to be fairly reasonable on quality as it certainly has competition in the town.
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: George on April 25, 2010, 07:59 PM
George, Jerry and other Dipuraja acolytes,
I'm genuinely amazed that you're giving this guy so much praise. What is it specifically that you think he is teaching us that we haven't seen before?
Or are you praising the fact that he is putting it in video form, in that at least I would agree he deserves some praise?
But other than that his curries, techniques etc. seem perfectly run-of-the-mill to me and nothing to really shout about.

I'm impressed by his preparedness to go through much of his menu, react to requests and demonstrate so much to us. Are there any other videos on youtube or anywhere else, shot in a BIR kitchen, which are as compelling as that one seems to be, to 'reveal all' in terms of BIR recipes. That said, I haven't tried anything yet, so perhaps it's a bit early to be putting him forward for an OBE!
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: peterandjen on April 25, 2010, 10:24 PM
SS i should try following one of his recipes, i was a sceptic  too until i relented and actually tried his base and spice mix. Fair enough i dont touch any of the pastes he uses and will endevour to use recipes i can find for them instead, but you cant knock it till you've tried it.
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: Secret Santa on April 25, 2010, 10:57 PM
SS i should try following one of his recipes...you cant knock it till you've tried it.

Want a bet?  ;D

Seriously though, although I agree with you in principle, I've made enough bases, mix powders, etc. to be able to predict whether the new kid on the block will be a real step forward, and I believe it won't be (for me).

Clearly several others think otherwise though so maybe, just maybe, I'm missing something, so yes I will be making his stuff after I finish with my current lot of base.

My prediction is that for me it will equal low-end takeaway standard, and I'm keen to find out now one way or the other.
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: JerryM on April 26, 2010, 07:31 AM
Secret Santa,

i love his video because i can fill in the "cuts". if u can't then it won't mean anything to the watcher in terms of learning and improvement.
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: CurryOnRegardless on April 26, 2010, 09:23 AM
Hi Guys

If you Google dial a curry you will see that the Penrith one is just one of a chain of these takeaways, theres a least 7 dotted around the country.



What makes you say they are a chain? Try googling 'Bukhara' and you get half a dozen different BIRs on the first page alone, Cinnamon brings up similar results.
I don't think the Dial-a-Curry that I know has anything to do with Mr Dippy.

Regards
CoR
Title: Re: Dipuraja's Chicken Tikka Bhoona
Post by: charlie180 on May 11, 2012, 12:02 AM
madras with tomatoes me thinks