Originally posted by Arturo Bassick
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Anyone cook their own curries?
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Originally posted by russell View PostOK I will try, just busy with other "projects" in the evening. Thanks for the suggestion, I will look it up.
Some of it is a bit of a cheat because he does rely on you having some stuff prepared before hand, but he does tell you how to prepare the stuff before hand.Just saying like.
where there's chaos, there's cash !
I could agree with you, but then we would both be wrong!
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cook basmati rice in a pyrex dish with a lid in the oven - same quantities of rice, water and salt - 35-40 mins - a world of difference.
Bolst's curry powder is an excellent product.Comment
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Originally posted by Zippy View PostNot sure what you mean by vegetable rice but here's a decent spicy rice recipe. You'll need a pan with a well-fitting lid.
- a bit of rice ( a cup, say)
- some water (2x rice by volume)
Fry rice gently (and briefly) in a touch of vegetable oil. Chuck in the water. Add a couple of cardamom pods, some cumin seeds and a bit of turmeric for colour. Chuck lid on pan and simmer for 10 mins. Turn heat off and leave for a further 10 mins. Rice should now have absorbed all water and be quite dry (if not, remove lid, place clean tea towel over the pan and leave for a bit)
If you want veg-focused rice, I guess you could fry the veg off for a couple of mins before you add the rice.Originally posted by cojak View PostOr to flavour the rice for a different curry, throw a couple of cardamom pods and some cummin seeds into the boiling water while cooking the rice.
Originally posted by russell View PostI prefer to order from the local Indian restaurant, as they have years of experience and all the authentic ingredients to hand. Same reason I don't build my own vacuum cleaner or make my own olive oil.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostThose are the kind of thing I was after, cool.
School dinner ladies and McDonalds' workers often have years of experience too. Doesn't make their food taste nice.Comment
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Originally posted by russell View PostExperience at what though? Flipping burgers barely qualifies as cooking. I will be trying a few of the curries recipes suggested though.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by d000hg View Postyou rely on them being able to find your houseJust saying like.
where there's chaos, there's cash !
I could agree with you, but then we would both be wrong!
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostA typical takeaway is not going to have trained chefs, just big vats and cooking by numbers. If you find a good restaurant that does take-out, fair enough. But in the sticks, not so common. Plus Indian takeout can get expensive and you rely on them being able to find your houseComment
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Originally posted by Arturo Bassick View PostTo be honest, I have occasionally had difficulty finding it myself!Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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