Curry Recipes Online
Beginners Guide => Just Joined? Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: guitarmanguitar on September 28, 2010, 12:55 PM
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Hello everyone,
I think I have found a good base sauce to begin with.
Now I need a good Madras recipe to go with it.
Can anyone help?
I'm a curry lover for the past 30 years.
Just starting to mess with the cooking side of it.
Carl...
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Welcome to the Forum
Open BIR Main Dishes recipes section and then open Madras
CAs version is a damn good place to start
Regards
Paul
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Thanks Paul,
Great site.
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CAs version is a damn good place to start
Looks wonderfull,
Can't wait to give it a try.
Making me feel hungry ;D
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Hello,
Tried CA's base mix yesterday.
I must say, it looks wonderful, & it's turned out just like the photo's he posted.
Thankyou CA from a complete beginer. :-*
I have a question, & I'm not meaning to sound ungreatfull, but is there any more really good base mixes on the forum.
There does seem to be a lot, & I was just wondering if the more experienced have a top 2.
Much appreciated.
CArl...
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Dippiie's seems good, video too, doesn't make too much either.
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=4375.0 (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=4375.0)
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Thankyou.
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A handy tip is to make sure you use the same mix powder as the base calls for, some bases are spicier than others.
What guitars do you play?
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A handy tip is to make sure you use the same mix powder as the base calls for, some bases are spicier than others.
What guitars do you play?
Thanks again mate,
Many over the years.
Been tinkering with them since I was 15.
54 now.
Only have 2 Takamine's left, both acoustic.
A Dreadnaught, & the new Santa Faye.
Fingerstyle, & love a lot of the old Ragtime stuff.
Yourself?
CArl..
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Cool mate, I took up guitar at 15 too, play heavy / progressive rock on an Epiphone goldtop and a fender tele (love Dredg, give 'em a listen if you get a chance).
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He's posted a fair few recipes on youtube, I like his precooked chicken. Go to youtube and search for dipurajah1 (or find his many videos on this site).
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Hi Vc,
Watched quite a few video's before finding this site.
I have opted for "ASIAN MEAT PREPARATION PROCESS"
Found it on the site yesterday some where, can't relocate it again today, have it printed out though.
One thing which does puzzle me a little though. Maybe you can help.
On some recipes it says to add "spice mix"
I have made my own from CA's spice mix recipe.
It may also say add curry powder too.
However, on CA's base sauce recipe. Spice Mix, in brackets is referred to as both. Spice Mix, & Curry Powder.
Are they both the same? If so, why does it say to add 1tsp Spice Mix. 1 tsp Curry Powder.
I assumed the two were seperate, & added a mild madras curry powder.
Can I make my own curry powder, & what's the difference in ingredients from the two.
eg. Curry Powder =
eg. Spice Mix =
Hope this makes sense.
CArl...
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Hey CArl
Yes they are different things, in fact many mix powdersactually contain a bit of curry powder too. CA's mix powder is nice.
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Yes you can make curry powder easily.
From memory it's equal parts of cumin, cardamom, mustard seed, turmeric, fennel and coriander seeds, roasted and ground. :)
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Yes they are different things, in fact many mix powdersactually contain a bit of curry powder too. CA's mix powder is nice.
Hello Vindy
Had a go at CA's Madras on Saturday.
Used his base mix, & his spice mix.
I just cannot believe the end result.
For years I have been messing with cook books, & although it's been ok.
It's always had that something missing.
Saturday, I was over the moon. I would have gladly paid for the curry I produced.
Well chuffed.
CArl...
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Hi Carl,
It is a bit confusing this one isn't it?
Usually, on this site at least, when a recipe refers to "curry powder" it is generally understood to be a commercial, shop bought curry powder such as Rajah Mild Madras.
However, when a recipe has actually been sourced from a BIR or TA, even though they may refer to it as "Curry Powder" it is probably spice mix, AKA base spice, curry masala, mixed powder, spice blend, curry spice and so on...
As VC say's, quite a few spice mixes do actually contain curry powder, which has been debated here before, as to why it is included. I also add it to my spice mix because it does add something to it. I do know when I've missed it out, I can really tell the difference.
My advice would be, if a dish asks for "curry powder" replace with spice mix, unless like CA's, it specifies both!
Ray :)
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Thanks Razor,
Kinda makes things a little clearer now.
Another question if you could be so kind please.
In some recipes it's said to add "sweet Paprika"
Having looked in my local Asian supermarket, I seem only to be able to get a hold of "Paprika"
Is there a difference?
CArl...
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There's hot paprika and sweet paprika, you usually see the eperate ones in supermarkets.
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There's hot paprika and sweet paprika, you usually see the eperate ones in supermarkets.
Is this a chance for my initial input ?Hello everyone I'm Joe,new to this board.I enjoy cooking all sorts really and every now and again,I go 'Indian'.
On the subject of paprika powder though,I do recommend genuine Hungarian paprika of the 'kalocsa' or Szeged types.Be sure to check the source ingredient on the packet.That is 100% genuine Hungarian or 60-40%(as an example)Hungarian sourced and 'other' sourced paprika.There is a big difference in quality and taste.
The 'Indian' commercial brands are rough in comparison.
Once again,greetings everyone.
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Hello Joe, welcome to the forums mate.
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There's hot paprika and sweet paprika, you usually see the eperate ones in supermarkets.
Tried my local Asda Vindy.
Still no joy.
CArl...
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Hi Carl/Vindi,
It is quite hard to get hold of believe it or not. We have some fantastic asian supermarkets here in manchester but none of them really do hot or sweet paprika, just the standard stuff.
I have seen them (when not really looking) but when you physically search for them, it's like they never existed.
If it's hot that you want, I would add a pinch of chilli powder, and for sweet, add a bit of sugar...who knows, it may work lol.
I have seen Smokey Paprika come to think of it, never used it though.
Ray :)
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Hi Guys, Hi GuitarM
I use a 50/50 proportion of sweet / smoked parpika whenever any spice mix or full recipe calls for 'basic paprika'
I find the smoked paprika in particular has a definite beneficial effect
Also the odd time Ive seen smoked paprika on the shelves of some BIRs
Both are easily found on eBay cheaply and thats where I sourced mine from.
Hope thats of use :)
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Hello Joe, welcome to the forums mate.
Greetings VC and thanks for the welcome.