Mikka - what is this? A base or a curry?
Not sure what a pan sauce is in BIR cooking.
The beauty of it is it can be anything you want it to be.
In fact I wanted to produce a graph to explain the theory behind this so it can be understood. I may in fact do just that. :-\
No Mikka...stating that "it's a madras" is a huge leap in the right direction! ;)
So, in which case, should probably be posted elsewhere?
Thanks
Done! :P
We can move it again, to somewhere more appropriate, if (after you clarifications), it seems that it belongs elsewhere..... :)
| Ingredient | Q. | |||||
| Chilli Powder | ()()() | ()()() | ()()() | |||
| Ground AllSpice | ()()() | |||||
| Cumin Powder | ()()() | ()()() | ()()() | |||
| Corriander Powder | ()()() | ()()() | ()()() | |||
| Green Cardamom powder | ()()() | |||||
| Shaan Paprika | ()()() | ()()() | ()()() | |||
| Kocher Salt (Jewish) | ()()() | ()()() | ||||
| Sugar | ()()() | ()()() | ||||
| Powdered Fenugreek leaves | ()()() | ()()() | ()()() | |||
| Turmeric powder | ()()() | ()()() | ()()() | |||
| Asian Tamarind concentrate | ()()() | ()()() | ()()() | |||
| Hot Sauce (Your variety) | ()()() | |||||
| Puread Green Pepper | ()()() | ()()() | ||||
| Minced Garlic | ()()() | ()()() | ()()() | ()()() | ||
| Tomato paste | ()()() | ()()() | ||||
| Minced Ginger | ()()() | |||||
| Base Sauce (I used Bruces) | 750 | |||||
| Spice Oil | ()()() | ()()() | ()()() | ()()() | ()()() | ()()() |
Mikka,
this is quite revolutionary i think.
i won't complain that it's not traditional but possibly more BIR than it 1st appears.
this for me is making a BIR dish but using individual spice instead of a spice mix. the BIR spice mix and the spice tray is still something i feel i don't know enough about (i still have malik's pic on my kitchen wall which i ponder often - "what in those pots").
i will certainly give it a go as soon as i have base.
this is quite revolutionary i think.
These are exactly the type of questions that are preventing me from perfecting BIR cooking.
::)
There are 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon so this took some time to work out. Since that is the case I just went for measures in 1/4 teaspoons.
I used 2 TBS from the following spice DRY mix to create the madras curry sauce.....
()()() = 1/4 teaspoon.
()()() ()()() ()()() = 1 Tablespoon
Mikka, I don't think it's about BIR versus traditional Indian cooking, or a reluctance to listen to other views, I think it's more to do with simply understanding what is it you're trying to say (at least that's what it is in my case).
I've got a headache! :-X
this (for me anyhow) is all about spice, spice mix and how spices change to make each dish.
who knows an indian who has a Daughter whose Dad runs a BIR
me too
Mikka, I don't think it's about BIR versus traditional Indian cooking, or a reluctance to listen to other views, I think it's more to do with simply understanding what is it you're trying to say (at least that's what it is in my case).
I've got a headache! :-X
In my experience the BIR chef will add varying proportions of turmeric, paprika, cumin, coriander and chilli powder depending on the curry being produced.
I 'think' what Mikka is trying to get at is that we shouldn't have one spice mix for all curries, rather the spice mix should be dynamic depending on the type of curry being produced. In his (poor) example he shows us a graph of the spices he believes should be in a Madras spice mix. Ideally () should be 0.25 tsp, ()()() 0.75 tsp, ()()()() 1 tsp and ()()()() ()()()() ()()()() 1 tbsp. I guess its a simple way for people (who don't understand basic fractions or measurements) to get the right quantities.
It is an interesting idea but won't lead us any closer to BIR utopia. In my experience the BIR chef will add varying proportions of turmeric, paprika, cumin, coriander and chilli powder depending on the curry being produced. For someone cooking a special curry at home it might be worth trying to work out the best balance of the 16 ingredients for an individual curry. I personally won't be investing any time in it.who knows an indian who has a Daughter whose Dad runs a BIR
lol - so has this girl got 2 dads or is it the same bloke?
Mikka,
I can see the amount is very small. it's quite a bitter taste (best i can do is nutmeg texture with a hint of cinnamon). what gave u the thought of including it.