Curry Recipes Online
Beginners Guide => Just Joined? Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: bmouthboyo on October 18, 2010, 10:19 AM
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Hello everyone,
This looks like just the site I am after :)
I have so far been using "The Curry Secret" and have produced some great curries. I tended to cook the base in a huge pot to make 3 times the amount and keep Anglos stock in the freezer.
Overall I am very pleased with the curries, with the exception of her korma which tasted very different to BIR ones I have had.
I am thinking about trying alternative bases, but most I have seen on here appear to require a lot more effort from the one I am used to. Is the difference really that noticeable? And which is a good one to start with?
Thanks ;D
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keep Anglos stock in the freezer.
What's that then? ???
I am thinking about trying alternative bases, but most I have seen on here appear to require a lot more effort from the one I am used to. Is the difference really that noticeable? And which is a good one to start with?
Yes the differences really are noticeable. You can go from a creamy coconutty one like the Ashoka (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=3199.0 (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=3199.0)), to a very tomatoey one like the Saffron (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=2271.0 (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=2271.0)), to a reasonably neutral one like Bruce Edwards' (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=2815.0 (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=2815.0)).
Each has its merits and faults and you generally need to cook the curries that go with the base (if there are any)
Ask ten people on here what their favourite base is and you'll probably get close to ten different answers. I would recommend the Bruce Edwards' base as a good starting point, but in all seriousness I think you could do worse than to pick a base at random from the base sauce section of the forum.
The KD base is a perfectly usable one, by the way, so don't feel you have to use a different base but if you don't try you won't know.
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bmouthboyo,
me too on the KD1 book but never really had any success with the recipes.
on the base as Secret Santa's says each to their own - u just need to work through a few. use u're own method too if u want.
for me having had KD1 base as my norm the key improvements learnt from this site:
1) ingredients (i rate fresh coriander as a must and then any of carrot, green pepper, green chilli, coconut milk or cream).
2) the spices and proportions to get a balance based
3) cooking technique
4) thinness yet full texture
best wishes,
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The Bruce Edwards 2008 base is worth having a go if you've been used to KD, it's not complicated and he has a range of recipes to go with it including a very good Korma.
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use u're own method
Jerry - I'm sorry to have another dig at you but I thought English was the language we use here. Don't give me any more bull like you not being very well educated or much good at English. For some reason, you seem to enjoy writing like a teenager for no apparent advantage.
Here we have "u're" which is 4 characters, whereas "your" is also 4 characters and surely the correct word to use. Where's the sense? Why do you do it? If I'm honest, it just grates and irritates. Others may not agree. They may prefer to read "u're" over "your" for all I know.
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They may prefer to read "u're" over "your" for all I know.
I doubt any of us prefer it, but no one else seems pedantic enough to make an issue of it. I don't understand why you simply cannot ignore it.
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Jerry - I'm sorry to have another dig at you but I thought English was the language we use here. Don't give me any more bull like you not being very well educated or much good at English. For some reason, you seem to enjoy writing like a teenager for no apparent advantage.
Here we have "u're" which is 4 characters, whereas "your" is also 4 characters and surely the correct word to use. Where's the sense? Why do you do it? If I'm honest, it just grates and irritates. Others may not agree. They may prefer to read "u're" over "your" for all I know.
(http://uk.wrs.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0S0zu9Dz71M.yAAy8ZWBQx./SIG=13thrcat5/EXP=1287594179/**http%3a//www.tiscali.co.uk/media/images/galleries/news/daily/20061022/large/72161227CG007_Catherine_Tat.jpg)
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UB - so you're another one responsible for helping to dumb down this forum. God only knows what that daft image you posted is supposed to indicate.
If Jerry wasn't such a prolific poster then his irritating use of English wouldn't be an issue. Some people may not enjoy listening to a certain DJ or presenter on the radio but you can just avoid their broadcasts. Similarly with certain sections in newspapers which some people hate but can avoid. Jerry makes so many - far too many - posts here that's it's almost impossible to avoid.
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Bloody hell George, oops dumbing down...
Is it really that important?
You post away Jerry, misuse of English and all.... ::)
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They may prefer to read "u're" over "your" for all I know.
I doubt any of us prefer it, but no one else seems pedantic enough to make an issue of it. I don't understand why you simply cannot ignore it.
Please keep posting Jerry :) - I love your insights on what you have been doing in your BIR world!
TBH - I'm jealous that I don't have as much time to try as many things as you do!
EDIT: Plus, to post such constructive and helpful feedback about real BIR cooking and techniques on such a regular basis for the benefit of all.
Regards
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Jerry makes so many - far too many - posts here that's it's almost impossible to avoid.
Sorry to double post and take the thread further OT, but some comments... seriously unnecessary.
I for one love your contributions Jerry. Please keep posting.
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George,
apologies i will try harder - i can understand where you are coming from. for me i'm just in too much of a rush to get the words down i don't think about the english.
what i was getting at is that if bmouthboyo really wants to stick with his own method (ie KD1's) then why not - just try adding in some of the extra ingredients. obviously with what i know i would encourage him to try out several of the bases from the site. i'd probably recommend CA's aka as a good starting point or BE's
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=2815
(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=2815)
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=3074.0;topicseen
(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=3074.0;topicseen)
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=3772.0 (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=3772.0)
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Keep posting away Jerry, I for one enjoy reading u're exploits on the BIR quest. ;D
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Keep posting away Jerry. I'm sure most of us on here are not bothered at all by your style.
That's 3 times by my reckoning that George has turned into the grammar police against you.
It's only a curry forum after all.
Cheers,
Paul
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Keep posting away Jerry.
Jerry's posting average is 2.9 posts per day
Yours is 0.6
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Keep posting away Jerry.
Jerry's posting average is 2.9 posts per day
Yours is 0.6
So what?
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Let's put this sub-thread to rest, please : George complained, Jerry apologised, so there should be no reason to prolong this digression any further. It's the CURRY that matters, surely, and any temporary personal misunderstandings are best laid to rest as soon as possible.
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So what?
It's domineering like when anyone hogs the conversation in a group. A good guideline mentioned on many forums is to not make excessive posts.
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It's domineering like when anyone hogs the conversation in a group. A good guideline mentioned on many forums is to not make excessive posts.
Okay, fair point. However, I think you could have got that point across with a little more tact and little sooner in your argument.
Let's put this sub-thread to rest, please : George complained, Jerry apologised, so there should be no reason to prolong this digression any further. It's the CURRY that matters, surely, and any temporary personal misunderstandings are best laid to rest as soon as possible.
I agree. The trouble is the complete lack of moderation on the site that curtails this sort of thing. Let's move on.
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OK, let's move on. I'm sorry I feel the need to express concern over the points raised. There's never a good time. I agree the primary focus is curry but if the forum is hit with too many posts it means we can't so readily see the wood for the trees. A research scientist doesn't publish data from every day's experiments. He'll wait to draw some useful conclusions before publishing anything. Here, too often, all we seem to get is the 'daily data' and not enough conclusions. Group tests and JB's recent, superb posts are notable exceptions. This is my main concern rather than anything about the trendy use by a middle-aged person of teenage text-speak.
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So what?
It's domineering like when anyone hogs the conversation in a group. A good guideline mentioned on many forums is to not make excessive posts.
If anyone's making excessive unnecessary posts, George, it's you. :( I don't know what's gotten into you lately....it doesn't matter about spelling or grammar as long as you can make sense of what's being said. I think you're giving Jerry an undeserved hard time. Your own postcount would be alot less if your petty niggles were not included in the count.
Such a shame that you choose to post such things in a new member's welcome thread....what kind of impression does that give of the board? :\
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I second Domi's sentiments; even though I am anally retentive about language myself.
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I don't like text speak, George is right, it often doesn't reduce the character count but I think we need to be a little more accepting of the way people are trying to communicate ideas here.
We are a group of people that don't know each other, we are joined by a love of curry; remember that when you post.
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If anyone's making excessive unnecessary posts, George, it's you.
OK, I have to accept that nobody seems to share my concern about data overload. I feel it's holding the forum back.
What's more useful - dozens of posts about the colour your onions turned each day this week, or suggestions about how the forum might improve through a reduction in near-spamming and near-trolling?
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George,
C'mon, (sorry, come on!) everone has their own style of posting. I happen to like Jerry's post's. I love the way he experiments, thinks about how to improve on his standard, offers his opinions, help and advice. I also love the fact, that he doesn't anally stick to topic!
Yeah, yeah, I know that that is forum etiquette but he does no harm whatsoever! Actually, I am quite interested in what colour his onions turn each day, although I would have given a better analogy of what it is that you're trying to say!
Is it really so bad that he gives us an update on his curry journey? I don't think so.
And as for his grammar, what the hell has grammar got to do with cooking? I'm quite certain that Jamie Oliver could not write a sentence to save his live but I'm also certain that he's a bloody good chef, just ask his bank manager.
Give Jerry a break George, he's good for the forum and very popular amongst the members, as is evident by the support that he is receiving in response to your remarks.
If you don't want to read a JerryM post, then don't, simple as that!
Ray.
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Well said razor my man well said
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Yep, well said Domi & Razor.
George, you are just being too picky, you can read what is mean't to be read or you can scrutinze (hope thats spelt right :-\ ) but the latter detracts from what good people are trying to achieve and share amongst us all, and it could put people off from posting. Everyone seems to agree we are looking for a very small percentage of the finished article to make many BIR quality meals, but hear you are complaining about very small details.
Lighten up
Or you could always offer to proof read everyones posts? ;) so we can all post to u're satisfaction.
::)
oh & welcome to the forum bmouthboyo enjoy ;D
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Blimey sorry guys, it has been over a year and only now revisited! As my girlfriend is away at the moment I feel it is a perfect opportunity to try some more complex curries.
Don't worry about the grammar, I am not particularly good at spelling either.I will have a read through the links posted, thanks :)
What I am really after is a relatively healthy (not lots of cream, ghee etc) and fairly simple (generally readily ingredients) curry base. I cook curries for me and my Girlfriend about once a fortnight and mainly stuck to KD recipes: (Patia, Korma, Tikka Masala, Jalfrezi and Basic Curry). Have generally been very impressed but only the Patia and Tikka Masala I feel are BIR standard.
We generally like strong flavours and can handle HOT curries fine. We have a local Makkah Asian foodstore (amazing range at good prices with very helpful staff) so can get most readily available ingredients. One kind of limiting point however is that we eat pretty healthily (girlfriends nagging) so I am looking for recipes which can be eating regularly as part of a healthy diet, and maybe the odd special treat recipe.
Any other pointers or tips would be greatly appreciated :)
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Hi bmouthboyo
Welcome to cr0.
You could try this recipe if you wish, no bell's and whistles :D simple and straight forward.
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=1894.0 (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=1894.0)
HS
You can alway's change the spices to a spice mix of your choice ;)
Happy Cooking,
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Blimey sorry guys, it has been over a year and only now revisited! As my girlfriend is away at the moment I feel it is a perfect opportunity to try some more complex curries.
Don't worry about the grammar, I am not particularly good at spelling either.I will have a read through the links posted, thanks :)
What I am really after is a relatively healthy (not lots of cream, ghee etc) and fairly simple (generally readily ingredients) curry base. I cook curries for me and my Girlfriend about once a fortnight and mainly stuck to KD recipes: (Patia, Korma, Tikka Masala, Jalfrezi and Basic Curry). Have generally been very impressed but only the Patia and Tikka Masala I feel are BIR standard.
We generally like strong flavours and can handle HOT curries fine. We have a local Makkah Asian foodstore (amazing range at good prices with very helpful staff) so can get most readily available ingredients. One kind of limiting point however is that we eat pretty healthily (girlfriends nagging) so I am looking for recipes which can be eating regularly as part of a healthy diet, and maybe the odd special treat recipe.
Any other pointers or tips would be greatly appreciated :)
Welcome back. Time to park the curry secret and log on here a bit more often. Far better recipes here and a diverse of really everything ;D
Two simple bases with readily available ingredients that spring to mind are CA's and Abdul Mohed's. Both are simplicity itself and produce excellent results. No disrespect to the other quality bases that are on here guys ;):
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=3772.0 (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=3772.0)
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=5958.0 (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=5958.0)
For the main course try CA's chicken ceylon :P
Good luck and keep us posted on the results.
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OK I will be going with CA's Base I think as reading about it crops up a lot and his excellent thread has some nice pictures to compare mine with :)
Anyone recommend a nice curry to use it in?
Thanks :)
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Hi,
CA has posted main dish recipes under the relevant sections to go with his base. Check out the madras, vindaloo, korma, jalfrezi, ceylon, dhansak etc. headings for BIR main dishes and you will see these recipes from CA.
Cheers,
Paul
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a bl8ed ello from me and wellkum to the 4um - CAs base wud be a gud way to go for sure - he has lots of recipes to go along witht he base.