ditchman Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 I got it wrong today...was going to have belly pork and leeks in a cheese sause with bread crumbs and babt pots in mintand butter.......DDDooooooooooooo........not enough milk for the sauce........ so i ferretted thro' the cupbords for summat else....found some shrimps in the freezer from the co-op cheap shelf and some Bhuna i ordered up ages ago..got some chopped toms (small tin) onions and some extra spice..........so i chucked it together....took 20 mins ......and it was totally awesome ...very smooth and tasty not hot and not overly spicy.... Β Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 Looks and sounds delicious π You should get your name down for Ready Steady Cook ππ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 Looks very nice, but prawns bring on my gout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted February 13, 2023 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 Looks lovely π where are the spice pots from please? Not seen them before, what other spices did you add please?Β Could you have just used the spice pot without the additional spices? Sorry for all the questions but I would like to make curry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted February 13, 2023 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 You can get "Spice Pots" things (same as this) from Amazon or their own website here https://www.spicepots.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted February 13, 2023 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 3 hours ago, JohnfromUK said: You can get "Spice Pots" things (same as this) from Amazon or their own website here https://www.spicepots.com/ Iβve just ordered some, they look alright ππ» Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted February 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 4 hours ago, harrycatcat1 said: Looks lovely π where are the spice pots from please? Not seen them before, what other spices did you add please?Β Could you have just used the spice pot without the additional spices? Sorry for all the questions but I would like to make curry. there isΒ 2 teaspoonfuls / potion of spice pot some swatz chile powder bit of swatz dried garlic bit of swatz ginger powder.. Β fry your onions then when they are nearly done add the spice and fry it gently for couple of mins...then add the toms....spinach (defrosted spinach)Β add prawnsΒ cook for 5 mins .....jobs a gooden Β dont be shy on the oil when frying the onions Β Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted February 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 On 12/02/2023 at 21:38, JohnfromUK said: Looks very nice, but prawns bring on my gout! what is it with shellfish ? is there some sort of toxin in them that effects folk ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 8 hours ago, ditchman said: there isΒ 2 teaspoonfuls / potion of spice pot some swatz chile powder bit of swatz dried garlic bit of swatz ginger powder.. Β fry your onions then when they are nearly done add the spice and fry it gently for couple of mins...then add the toms....spinach (defrosted spinach)Β add prawnsΒ cook for 5 mins .....jobs a gooden Β dont be shy on the oil when frying the onions Β Thanks I will give it a whirl ππ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 (edited) 30 minutes ago, ditchman said: what is it with shellfish ? is there some sort of toxin in them that effects folk ?? Certain foods (and drinks) act as 'triggers' to gout attacks (which are very painful).Β Different things tend to be triggers for different people, but shellfish is a common trigger.Β I love prawns and eat them occasionally, but too often is risky.Β If you have had gout, you will want to avoid it as it is very painful. Quite a lot of people also seem to have various allergies/dislikes of shellfish as well. No toxin as such, but a constituent called 'purines' which contributes to the gout.Β Also found in many other things, but as I say - different things trigger different people.Β For me, shellfish, beer, spirits, orange/citrus juice, quite a few fruits, yeast based things (Marmite etc.) and some fish (sardines, herrings, anchovies), some red meats including game meat are all risks, but all can be taken (and enjoyed) from time to time in moderation. Edited February 14, 2023 by JohnfromUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted February 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 2 hours ago, harrycatcat1 said: Thanks I will give it a whirl ππ put it up when you have done a mealΒ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 1 hour ago, ditchman said: put it up when you have done a mealΒ I've got to find the spice pot yet π π Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 13 hours ago, ditchman said: there isΒ 2 teaspoonfuls / potion of spice pot some swatz chile powder bit of swatz dried garlic bit of swatz ginger powder.. Β fry your onions then when they are nearly done add the spice and fry it gently for couple of mins...then add the toms....spinach (defrosted spinach)Β add prawnsΒ cook for 5 mins .....jobs a gooden Β dont be shy on the oil when frying the onions Β Did you get your spice pot off fleebay π€ https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143926871730?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338723872&toolid=20006&customid=WtbBNB0VAAAA8IrdOQ0u7mI1yvYLAAAAAA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 9 minutes ago, harrycatcat1 said: Did you get your spice pot off fleebay π€ https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143926871730?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338723872&toolid=20006&customid=WtbBNB0VAAAA8IrdOQ0u7mI1yvYLAAAAAA Delivery on those are as much as the pot.Β Β I bought a set off Amazon yesterday but I picked the set with the recipe book, already been delivered this morning ππ» Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 1 minute ago, Lloyd90 said: Delivery on those are as much as the pot.Β Β I bought a set off Amazon yesterday but I picked the set with the recipe book, already been delivered this morning ππ» Have you got a link please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, harrycatcat1 said: Have you got a link please? This is the one I bought:Β Β Spice Pots Curry Spice Kit with 80 Easy Curry Recipes - 4 Spices - Korma, Bhuna, Goan, Tandoori Spice Mix - Cook Book - Gifts for Men - Christmas Gifts - Gluten Free - Students Gifts - 4 x 40g https://amzn.eu/d/jeUTCLb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 33 minutes ago, Lloyd90 said: This is the one I bought:Β Β Spice Pots Curry Spice Kit with 80 Easy Curry Recipes - 4 Spices - Korma, Bhuna, Goan, Tandoori Spice Mix - Cook Book - Gifts for Men - Christmas Gifts - Gluten Free - Students Gifts - 4 x 40g https://amzn.eu/d/jeUTCLb Thanks πΒ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted February 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, harrycatcat1 said: Did you get your spice pot off fleebay π€ https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143926871730?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338723872&toolid=20006&customid=WtbBNB0VAAAA8IrdOQ0u7mI1yvYLAAAAAA amazon'''next day del' there is a super simple recipe and what you need on the tin Edited February 14, 2023 by ditchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 1 hour ago, ditchman said: amazon'''next day del' there is a super simple recipe and what you need on the tin π Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperGoose75 Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 Looks very nice! The other half is aΒ Bhuna gal but I'm more of a Rogan Josh or Butter Chicken man. I find the Bhuna from our local Indian to be too hot/spicy for my tastes, however I like the leftovers cold the next day as the ''heat/spice'' seems to go down a notch or two! I was thinking about getting into Indian cooking after the whole ''Misty Ricardo'' craze for cooking Indian dishes at home, but haven't bothered as yet !Β Β Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, SuperGoose75 said: I was thinking about getting into Indian cooking after the whole ''Misty Ricardo'' craze for cooking Indian dishes at home One of the things about much "Indian" cooking is that it is really more "Western styled Indian restaurant cooking" and often bears no real resemblance to Indian dishes other than using a range of spices they use.Β Having said that - I like Indian (Western restaurant style) food.Β There are a lot of books based on this style - and many are based on cooking around a generic 'base sauce' that you make up in bulk and freeze in suitably sized portions.Β These are then 'customised' with herbs and spices etc. to make whatever style of curry you are making at the time.Β I have found that 'style' works well and makes a really nice curry which you can tailor to your own liking in hotness and spiciness ........... but it is quite a lot of work - though ultimately rewarding. Of the ready made sauces/pastes, the Aldi ones seem pretty good (as do Pataks), but I tried some 'posh ones' and didn't like them. Edited February 15, 2023 by JohnfromUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperGoose75 Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, JohnfromUK said: One of the things about much "Indian" cooking is that it is really more "Western styled Indian restaurant cooking" and often bears no real resemblance to Indian dishes other than using a range of spices they use.Β Having said that - I like Indian (Western restaurant style) food.Β There are a lot of books based on this style - and many are based on cooking around a generic 'base sauce' that you make up in bulk and freeze in suitably sized portions.Β These are then 'customised' with herbs and spices etc. to make whatever style of curry you are making at the time.Β I have found that 'style' works well and makes a really nice curry which you can tailor to your own liking in hotness and spiciness ........... but it is quite a lot of work - though ultimately rewarding. Of the ready made sauces/pastes, the Aldi ones seem pretty good (as do Pataks), but I tried some 'posh ones' and didn't like them. I used to follow the ( B.I.R. ) facebook page and there was some brilliant info on there! Misty Ricardo was part of the group also and some Indian takeaway/restaurant chef's would also put up videos with step by step guides to cooking the popular curry dishes.Β The base sauce prep looked pretty straight forward and the freezing in individual portions, certainly would make knocking up a curry very handy (if you had the rest of the ingrediants in) I use the lidl deluxe ready made sauces, and they are ok, but they dont taste nothing like you would get from the restaurants..! We treat an Indian takaway now as a occassional treat as the kids haven't developed a taste for it as yet. We tried with Korma, but they were not fussed. They will happily eat a Chinese curry though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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billytheghillie Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 1 hour ago, harrycatcat1 said: Did you order some Andrex as well Johnny?Β Ring of fireΒ Β π½ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 11 hours ago, billytheghillie said: Did you order some Andrex as well Johnny?Β Ring of fireΒ Β π½ I've ordered some korma to try as my Mrs won't eat anything too spicy ππ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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