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Title: DD's spice mix. (From a bir chef)
Post by: Derek Dansak on September 19, 2008, 05:04 PM

Ok here is the spice mix provided by the main chef at my fav local bir. He uses this in madras, rogan josh, boona, and well, most dishes really.

 The spice mix, coriander 2 parts, cumin  1 part, paprika 2 parts, curry powder 3 parts (swartz, most will do though), tumeric 4 parts.

may it spread joy!  :)

Title: Re: DD's spice mix. (From a bir chef)
Post by: Bobby Bhuna on September 19, 2008, 06:00 PM

Quote from: Derek Dansak on September 19, 2008, 05:04 PM

swartz

Are you sure he's using this? I thought they all used the massive bags of Rajah, East End or Heera. I wasn't aware that this was available on a commercial scale.

Cheers,

BB.

Title: Re: DD's spice mix. (From a bir chef)
Post by: matt3333 on September 19, 2008, 06:42 PM

Interesting post I'm struggling to believe that Swartz is used in BIR restaurants, you live and learn ;)

Title: Re: DD's spice mix. (From a bir chef)
Post by: Unclebuck on September 19, 2008, 09:00 PM

What this stuff ?

(http://www.schwartz.co.uk/assets/curry-powder-medium-08.jpg)

have to say im unsure about that too

Title: Re: DD's spice mix. (From a bir chef)
Post by: JerryM on September 20, 2008, 01:09 PM

forget the schwartz stuff ? I think the chef was just trying to be helpful in locating curry powder. use rajah or any of the other top notch curry powders instead.

this is definitely one to try - it's in my top 3

Title: Re: DD's spice mix. (From a bir chef)
Post by: adriandavidb on September 20, 2008, 03:50 PM

I use BE's spice mix. for the 'curry powder' part I've tried both Shwartz & Rajah Mild Madras, I prefer the later slightly

Title: Re: DD's spice mix. (From a bir chef) use of sa
Post by: Derek Dansak on September 27, 2008, 01:30 PM

There was a swartz spice pot on the shelf of the bir. so i assumed he used that in his spice mix. Unfortunatly in the south east of england swartz is the dominant brand in  all supermarkets. i have seen bolst powders, but no rajver. anyone know if bolst is worth buying? cheers DD

Title: Re: DD's spice mix. (From a bir chef)
Post by: matt3333 on September 27, 2008, 01:44 PM

Hi DD
Try one of the large  Asada's they stock Rajah products, well they do in my part of the SE.
 

Title: Re: DD's spice mix. (From a bir chef)
Post by: Derek Dansak on September 30, 2008, 12:32 PM

thanks Matt, i will go a hunting. for anyone with a pot of swartz medium powder, it works fantastically with this spice mix. i achieved an excellant curry last saturday with this used as part of the main spice mix. i think hot curry powders will ruin this subtle spice mix. i could be wrong though.

Title: Re: DD's spice mix. (From a bir chef)
Post by: JerryM on October 01, 2008, 07:28 AM

very much agree "hot" curry powder would be no good.

got to be careful though i use the rajah "hot" madras curry powder - it's fantastic and works a treat with this mix. it's actually not hot - i can eat it out the packet.

Title: Re: DD's spice mix. (From a bir chef)
Post by: Bobby Bhuna on October 01, 2008, 10:59 AM

Quote from: JerryM on October 01, 2008, 07:28 AM

got to be careful though i use the rajah "hot" madras curry powder - it's fantastic and works a treat with this mix. it's actually not hot - i can eat it out the packet.

I'm convinced that it's the only one to use. I've read the ingredients vs the mild and they're differ in more than just chilli content. The hot tastes better.

Title: Re: DD's spice mix. (From a bir chef)
Post by: Derek Dansak on October 01, 2008, 11:21 AM

alas, no rajah for love or money around brighton.  :(