Topic: IFINDFORU THE SECRET MIX POWDER EXPOSED

[jb]

Managed to get some Jalpur GM yesterday from Sparkhill.  The use by date is September but it seems OK.  The pong is incredible!  It's unopended and I've still had to wrap the box in cling film many times   I wonder how it can be so pungent (even compared to my freshly ground efforts).  Perhaps pressure treated in some way?  Maybe it's gone off 

No mate it's not gone off,it's just that it's very powerful stuff indeed.I got hold of a small sample some time ago in a tub that was strong enough,I've just brought a bag direct from Jalpur via Ebay,as soon as I unwrapped it the smell hit me...incredible.Makes other GM look and smell like sawdust.

[Kashmiri Bob]

Managed to get some Jalpur GM yesterday from Sparkhill.  The use by date is September but it seems OK.  The pong is incredible!  It's unopended and I've still had to wrap the box in cling film many times   I wonder how it can be so pungent (even compared to my freshly ground efforts).  Perhaps pressure treated in some way?  Maybe it's gone off 

No mate it's not gone off,it's just that it's very powerful stuff indeed.I got hold of a small sample some time ago in a tub that was strong enough,I've just brought a bag direct from Jalpur via Ebay,as soon as I unwrapped it the smell hit me...incredible.Makes other GM look and smell like sawdust.

Nice one. Cheers.  I'll be unleashing the aroma tomorrow.     

[Roida15]

Just tried this mix powder in a Vindaloo, but used Jalpur curry powder instead of the one recomended. It was a vast improvement on the previous mixed powders I have used.

[Madrasandy]

Just tried this mix powder in a Vindaloo, but used Jalpur curry powder instead of the one recomended. It was a vast improvement on the previous mixed powders I have used.

Did you use the Jalpur garam masala ? Is it as strong, aroma wise, as some have said in the thread?

Be interesting to know what mixed powders you have used previously Roida

[Roida15]

Hi,

Yes I used Jalpur masala and used 2 desertspoons instead of 1. I have used several Julian's, CBM etc, but I would say this is the best so far! It provides the after taste in your mouth after finishing that the others did not. I used it with JB,s base gravy with the garlic on top but going to try his other base gravy today or tomorrow, just as a comparison and because I have run out of my freezer stock. I made a Vindaloo with the following:
2 teaspoons of g and g paste
5 desertions of watered down tomato puree
Teaspoon of methi
2 teaspoons of mixed powder _ will increase to 3 next time
Quarter teaspoon of salt
Quarter teaspoon of black pepper
1 tablespoon of chili
1 cap full of white vinegar
I teaspoon of coriander stalks
Squirt of tomato sauce
Teaspoon of suggar
Corrinander to finish
Base gravy

[Peripatetic Phil]

5 desertions of watered down tomato puree

Crikey.  Court martial followed by "Shot at dawn" for them, then ...

[Roida15]

Just my personal opinion, this is all about individual preference.This combination gave me something very near to the curry I am used to in my local area. It may not be for everyone, but was for me.

[Madrasandy]

Hi,

Yes I used Jalpur masala and used 2 desertspoons instead of 1. I have used several Julian's, CBM etc, but I would say this is the best so far! It provides the after taste in your mouth after finishing that the others did not.

And would you say that aftertaste is from the jalpur gm?

Nice that you have found something to improve your curries Roida, and always good to hear reports from people trying recipes 

[Roida15]

Hi,

I think so, but I also used Jalpur curry powder instead of the normal rajha one.  I must admit though that  both curry powders had a similar smell. The masala had a different smell to my usual one though. As I said earlier it is all about ones preference, experimenting is the only way to get what you personally prefer. However,  without the excellent work by many on this site one would not feel confident to start experimenting. I look forward to every post by JB because of his passion and his desire to share his journey.

[Sverige]

I've used this mix powder for years; there is no aftertaste. If you're experiencing that you've either got dodgy ingredients or more likely you're not cooking your spices enough.