Topic: First try with the new pressure cooker disaster!

[Petrolhead360]

Base Test
A few months ago I uploaded a simple "All in one Base" or curry for beginners,
Using a bought curry powder (Bolst Hot)

Curry in a Hurry, Pressure Cooked base ?

1)-200ml vegetable oil, infused with Tej Patta and Cassia
2)-500 ml of tap water
3)-3kg Onions.
4)-1 medium carrot,
5)-Third medium Green capsicum .
6)-Third medium Red capsicum
7)-A quarter of white cabbage. (Small)
8 )-A handful of fresh coriander stalks.
9)-Half bulb of Garlic.
10)-2 inch piece of fresh ginger.
11)-2 Green Chillis
12)-3 tbsp of a tube of tomato puree. (M&S Italian)
13)-1 tbsp of salt.
14)-1 tbsp of Haldi. (Tumeric Powder)
15)-1 tbsp of Bolst Hot Curry Powder.

watch it here Curry in a Hurry

This one turns out more like a medium curry with the extra spice and infused oil.

Hope this helps, Chewy

 **Phil what make of PCooker do you own?

Hi chewyyikka,
I want to use my PC to make your 1 hour Base.
You say this is for beginners.
Do you have variations for more advanced users?
I have made various Bases over the last year including your 3 hour base.
For example do you suggest that I could substitute the 'off the shelf' 1 tbsp curry powder and 1 tbsp haldi with 2 tbsp of your mix as used in the 3 hour version?

On the other base thread you mentioned that this 1 hour base is your usual one.
Is that still the case?

[chewytikka]

Hi PH360
Sorry I missed this.

Yes, the 3hr base recipe works well in your PCooker.
I can't find my posts on variations, but it's in the threads somewhere.
But my bases are easily flavoured and enhanced.

A teaspoon of All purpose seasoning or a little Chicken Stock
or a couple of Chicken Drumsticks or Breasts in after the blend, bring to the boil
and then down to a simmer for 20mins.

I still would try the original recipe first, as it's a good base curry, then you have something to compare
before adding extra flavours.
cheers Chewy

[Petrolhead360]

Thanks Chewy

I made a batch using mild madras powder and turmeric tonight in the PC.
Looks the same as your video and has a light and tasty flavour.

Next time i'll give it a go with your mix for a stronger flavour.

[goncalo]

with regards to the PSI, this is what the manufacturer replied

Dear Sir / Madam,

Thank you for your recent email, I can confirm that your pressure cooker works under a 7lb set pressure.

Unfortunately there is no alternate settings and this only works under 7lb pressure.

I apologise for any inconvenience this matter has caused

Kindest Regards

Hayley Courtliff

So, if I understood correctly, the PC works at 7PSI.

Now, a lot of the recipes may assume higher PSI. What happens when I cook with lower PSI pc? Is it just going to take longer or could there be any differences? I'm thinking in terms of c2g's pilau rice recipe.

Thanks

[RubyDoo]

 What happens when I cook with lower PSI pc? Is it just going to take longer or could there be any differences? I'm thinking in terms of c2g's pilau rice recipe.

Thanks

Mmm. Not sure but mine works spot on to Julian's instruction.  That said my PC looks very like his smaller one. Bear in mind though that you are only bringing up to pressure then turning the gas off immediately. Not exactly cooking in the PC in a way that psi becomes an issue. it is the trapped steam that does the job.

[goncalo]

 What happens when I cook with lower PSI pc? Is it just going to take longer or could there be any differences? I'm thinking in terms of c2g's pilau rice recipe.

Thanks

Mmm. Not sure but mine works spot on to Julian's instruction.  That said my PC looks very like his smaller one. Bear in mind though that you are only bringing up to pressure then turning the gas off immediately. Not exactly cooking in the PC in a way that psi becomes an issue. it is the trapped steam that does the job.

Thanks for clarifying RubyDoo! ;-)