leemond2008 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I have just made myself a curry (only my second attempt at making one from scratch) it doesn't look as good as the masterpiece at the top of the page but I am pretty **** chuffed with it loads of chillies and peppers and a boiled egg of course, looks pretty fooking good man. only problem is that I struggle to get enough sauce, last time it ended up like spiced chicken with loads of peppers and chillies and was far too dry, this time I have done a bit better but still not as much sauce as I would have liked, anyone got any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Leemond, for a simple homemade curry: 1 - Dont bother with peppers. 2 - Add tomatoes 3 - Add Water/stock. 4 - Reduce down. Also, a quick tip on curries: A lot of the flavour comes from the onions and how you cook them. Ideally they need to go in on a medium to low heat for a good 20 minutes before you start with the curry. That way they begin to caramelise and add a nice sweetness to the curry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 nah I love peppers in me curry couldn't do without them, I done the onions for a good 10/15 minutes before I started with the curry so hopefully it should be pretty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Well, keep your peppers in there, it's your curry after all. Good job on the onions, most people miss that one out. With regards to sauce: Depending on how many spices you have in there, it may suffice just to add about a litre of chicken stock and then reduce down (this works fine if you have something strong like cardamon in there). But for a more standard curry, just add 4 or 5 chopped tomatoes then cover with water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I'll give it a try next time, I didn't bother with the cardamon, I dont bother trying that often to be honest but I enjoy having a go every now and again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 yummy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted September 27, 2012 Moderator Share Posted September 27, 2012 I'd say talking about home cooked curries and octopus or squid is taking this particular thread off topic !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 completely agree but I couldn't find the VT cookbook thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 my brother is going to the states tonight any ideas on what i should request? he reckons he wont be able to bring a double down back and anyone who says hersheys should take a long good look at themselves, i'll get some reeces pieces but other than that i cant remember the good stuff out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted September 27, 2012 Moderator Share Posted September 27, 2012 completely agree but I couldn't find the VT cookbook threadFor your viewing pleasure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 how the fook did you find that? my search thing never works on VT oh and by the way I just ate my curry that I made I couldn't wait until tonight it was pretty **** awesome, mite make another one on Saturday, practice makes perfect an all that...I'll order one tomorrow though just so I can compare it against mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted September 27, 2012 Moderator Share Posted September 27, 2012 Use the search at the top of the site, not along the side. I just put "curry" into the word part and "BOF" into the author part (it's a safe bet that I've used the word 'curry' in a food thread to this point ...) and voila, there it was near the end of the page. I also made it a 'Poll' so it never prunes. Get me ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I had a doner kebab at the weekend for the first time in years, now I'm craving another. Any thoughts on good kebab shops in Brum ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekka Posted September 27, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted September 27, 2012 I did myself a whole chicken last night. I didn't eat it all but it was bloody excellent. Before popping it into the oven I smothered it in a curry paste with lots of salt and pepper. When it was cooked, I ripped it to shreds before dipping it into bbq sauce and grated cheese. That'll be a fiery bbq cheesy chicken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 my brother is going to the states tonight any ideas on what i should request? he reckons he wont be able to bring a double down back and anyone who says hersheys should take a long good look at themselves, i'll get some reeces pieces but other than that i cant remember the good stuff out there baby ruth and reeces crispy crunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted September 27, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted September 27, 2012 Reese's Baconators For the harvest/halloween season, Mars has rolled out Caramel Apple Milky Ways (US Milky Way = UK Mars bar, IIRC) Whereabouts in the states? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockStockVilla Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 my brother is going to the states tonight any ideas on what i should request? he reckons he wont be able to bring a double down back and anyone who says hersheys should take a long good look at themselves, i'll get some reeces pieces but other than that i cant remember the good stuff out there Twizzlers, Butterfingers, and Sour Patch Kids! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Can anyone tell me what's the difference between a pikelet & a crumpet? Or are they essentially the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted September 29, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted September 29, 2012 I had a doner kebab at the weekend for the first time in years, now I'm craving another. Any thoughts on good kebab shops in Brum ? Sophie's Cotteridge. None better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Can anyone tell me what's the difference between a pikelet & a crumpet? Or are they essentially the same Might be different in the UK but here a pikelet is a miniature pancake, about the diameter of a teacup or less. A crumpet is thick & holey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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