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by jdschmidtwriter » Sat Dec 09, 2023 5:21 pm » in WELCOME to the Forum » New Member INTRODUCTIONS

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Thought I'd share my recipe, which I prepare on...

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Thanks for sharing your recipe, David. I've...

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I was speaking to my youngest brother the other...

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Similar here... my local BIR takeaways are...

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Here's some photos of some of the curries, side...

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Ah thanks for the pointer - I missed the naan...

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Joined the forum today - it's been in my...

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Welcome to the forum, David, and thanks for...

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Base Gravy

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This is the first different base recipe I have...

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Hi pauly,

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Hello guys,

I hope you are well?

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I think all sorts of suppliers are still...

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Hello everyone,

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Good to see you again falzar.

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Simple Pilau Rice

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by Cory Ander » Sat Nov 21, 2015 7:51 am » in British Indian Restaurant Style CURRY RECIPES » Starters, Accompaniments & Side Dish RECIPES (Recipes Only) » Rice

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Simple Pilau Rice

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Glad to hear that it worked, for you, TWD.

Yes,...

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