Homemade curries

[Mean Machine 1981]

I like to think of myself as someone that can cook, really well actually. Don't know why, I just get it.

However, there is one thing I don't ''get''. Homemade curries. for some reason, can't do them. Follow the recipes to the letter and they normally turn out to be just alright! Where as I read on here how nice everyone does one and I am jealous. I love a good curry.

Are there any fool proof recipes out there that people swear by or any hints or tips? I just think fuck it and buy them fromt the take away. However, as I don't eat alot of takeaways i end up having them few and far between.

Give me your guidance! Ta

 

[monkeytassle]

I like to think of myself as someone that can cook, really well actually. Don't know why, I just get it.

However, there is one thing I don't ''get''. Homemade curries. for some reason, can't do them. Follow the recipes to the letter and they normally turn out to be just alright! Where as I read on here how nice everyone does one and I am jealous. I love a good curry.

Are there any fool proof recipes out there that people swear by or any hints or tips? I just think fuck it and buy them fromt the take away. However, as I don't eat alot of takeaways i end up having them few and far between.

Give me your guidance! Ta

I think ghee is the difference.

 

[dixonsafc]

Hoy about 10 times as much chilli, garlic, ginger and spices as what it asks for.

 

[Mean Machine 1981]

I think ghee is the difference.

Do you reckon? Is that a must like for the taste?

Hoy about 10 times as much chilli, garlic, ginger and spices as what it asks for.

I don't care if it's super hot though. I just want it to be similar to that restaurant taste without being there. If that makes sense?

 

[Hammer]

I like to think of myself as someone that can cook, really well actually. Don't know why, I just get it.

However, there is one thing I don't ''get''. Homemade curries. for some reason, can't do them. Follow the recipes to the letter and they normally turn out to be just alright! Where as I read on here how nice everyone does one and I am jealous. I love a good curry.

Are there any fool proof recipes out there that people swear by or any hints or tips? I just think fuck it and buy them fromt the take away. However, as I don't eat alot of takeaways i end up having them few and far between.

Give me your guidance! Ta

What recipes are you using?

 

[dixonsafc]

Also Asafoetida is a game changer, chuck a pinch in everything.

 

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[monkeytassle]

Do you reckon? Is that a must like for the taste?



I don't care if it's super hot though. I just want it to be similar to that restaurant taste without being there. If that makes sense?

it has to be. it's the only thing I don't add different to a curry house place.

 

[Hammer]

Hoy about 10 times as much chilli, garlic, ginger and spices as what it asks for.

This is usually a good approach (although maybe not ten times the amounts).

 

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siddall knows

 

[Mean Machine 1981]

What recipes are you using?

Just off the internet really. Tend to go for Rogan Josh type dishes or similar.

 

[curlypermsareback]

just been talking about this in the orifice. chicken tikka from the indian the other night was awesome. i wanna make just like that at home and eat it 5 nights out of 7.

 

[Hammer]

Also Asafoetida is a game changer, chuck a pinch in everything.

Black mustard seeds, fenugreek and curry leaves are essential too.

 

[Musicman]

I like to think of myself as someone that can cook, really well actually. Don't know why, I just get it.

However, there is one thing I don't ''get''. Homemade curries. for some reason, can't do them. Follow the recipes to the letter and they normally turn out to be just alright! Where as I read on here how nice everyone does one and I am jealous. I love a good curry.

Are there any fool proof recipes out there that people swear by or any hints or tips? I just think fuck it and buy them fromt the take away. However, as I don't eat alot of takeaways i end up having them few and far between.

Give me your guidance! Ta

Follow recipe after about 2 mins in

 

[PJH]

Fry onions. Turn down the heat and add any other veg. Chuck in some flower and tomato puree. Splash on the meat stock. Chuck in curry powder, salt, pepper, paprika and nay spice you can get a hold of. Throw the meat on and give a little stir now and then over the next 40 or so minutes.

 

[Hammer]

Just off the internet really. Tend to go for Rogan Josh type dishes or similar.

I find a lot of the stuff on BBC and good food tend to be quite dull. I've got a Madhur Jaffrey book with some excellent recipes though.

 

[Sebasaurus II]

I like to think of myself as someone that can cook, really well actually. Don't know why, I just get it.

However, there is one thing I don't ''get''. Homemade curries. for some reason, can't do them. Follow the recipes to the letter and they normally turn out to be just alright! Where as I read on here how nice everyone does one and I am jealous. I love a good curry.

Are there any fool proof recipes out there that people swear by or any hints or tips? I just think fuck it and buy them fromt the take away. However, as I don't eat alot of takeaways i end up having them few and far between.

Give me your guidance! Ta

Make a base gravy and use it for all curries:

It'll change your life marra. Use ghee instead of oil if you like.

 

[Mean Machine 1981]

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1993658/homestyle-chicken-curry This is one I have found and will give it a try this week some point.

 

[walesie]

I'd reccomend the hairy bikers curry book. I got it as a present & was sceptical at first but its very good.

Haven't managed a decent naan bread yet but the rest of the reciepes are class, the pilau rice is gorgeous.

 

[eye flys]

I find a lot of the stuff on BBC and good food tend to be quite dull. I've got a Madhur Jaffrey book with some excellent recipes though.

I agree - got two of her books and they're both excellent. Most "proper" indian cook books advocate home style cooking which is nothing like you get in the restaurants.

There's no hard and fast rule about "hoy this spice in, always use ghee" etc as each curry's different. Within any large decent recipe book you should find at least half a dozen or so that you really like and that rise above just being OK.