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Curry Pans and Chef's Spoons

Last post by James « Tue Jan 08, 2019 12:19 pm
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by StoneCut » Thu May 02, 2013 9:22 am
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Some may know that I've been trying to buy a curry pan (or one suitable for it) here in Germany for...

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Tom I have an induction hob and find the boost effective, picking up some steel pans were possible...
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Last post by James
Tue Jan 08, 2019 12:19 pm
How Important is an Aluminium Pan? [poll]

Last post by Gary Masala « Sat Dec 29, 2018 3:55 pm
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by Cory Ander » Fri Dec 18, 2015 2:15 am
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There is much ongoing (and generally contradictory) debate on the importance of the type of pan on...

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I had forgotten about this thread. It's been a while since my post but here was my first BIR curry...
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Last post by Gary Masala
Sat Dec 29, 2018 3:55 pm
Capacity of a Chef's Spoon & a Ladle?

Last post by steveparadox « Sun Dec 03, 2017 8:30 pm
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by Buttercup » Fri Oct 03, 2014 4:47 pm

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Can someone tell me just how many tsps or tbsp are in a chef spoon? I want to try a recipe and I...

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Cheers Pauly, from searching previous posts it looks like most recipes have referred to 75ml ladle...

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Last post by steveparadox
Sun Dec 03, 2017 8:30 pm
Aluminium Frying Pan - Size?

Last post by Cory Ander « Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:30 pm
Replies: 52
by bobelicious » Mon May 26, 2014 11:15 am
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Hi,
I've read the threads regarding where to buy aluminium frying pans but (and apologies if I've...

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You should be OK, theoellis, give it a go and see (and let us know how you get on with it).......
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Last post by Cory Ander
Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:30 pm
Non Stick Pans (Non-Curry Cooking)

Last post by CurryEdd « Sat Jan 05, 2019 12:48 pm
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by CurryEdd » Thu Jan 03, 2019 7:14 pm

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Hello All,
My wife informs me that cooking with PTFE/ POFE(Tefal Type) non stick pans will kill all...

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Hi JalfreziT
Thanks for the info, I will investigate further.
Thanks again,
CurryEdd

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Last post by CurryEdd
Sat Jan 05, 2019 12:48 pm
Aluminium Pans & Alzheimer's?

Last post by stevielaad « Mon Dec 31, 2018 10:45 am
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by minsterlad » Mon Mar 05, 2018 4:36 am

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Although I'm a newbie to the art of BIR curry cooking, I'm a bit worried about the use of aluminum...

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at the risk of sounding insensitive, given the topic, I ask for the rationale and they always say...

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Last post by stevielaad
Mon Dec 31, 2018 10:45 am
UK Supplier of aluminium curry pans

Last post by Gary Masala « Sat Dec 29, 2018 5:24 pm
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by Terence » Mon Jan 11, 2016 8:40 am

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Also available from this seller on Ebay -

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I bought 3 from Amazon. Listings vary over time but I bought something like this. They are sturdier...

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Last post by Gary Masala
Sat Dec 29, 2018 5:24 pm
Aldi Selling Balti, Handi Dishes etc. Crazy Prices

Last post by petko74 « Wed Oct 17, 2018 9:38 pm
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by unclefrank » Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:25 pm
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3.99 GBp for Handi pack of two
6.99 GBP for the Chakla Belan

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Sadly, we don't have any Aldi stores nearby
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Last post by petko74
Wed Oct 17, 2018 9:38 pm
Battle of the giants - Procook 28cm V George 32cm pan

Last post by Indian_chef@heart « Sun Sep 16, 2018 7:52 pm
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by Greybeard » Sat Apr 14, 2018 9:33 pm

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It doesn’t take much to turn my head. I’ll admit it. A pretty girl, a fast...

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Where can I find the 32cm George pan? I've looked online but cannot find it.

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Last post by Indian_chef@heart
Sun Sep 16, 2018 7:52 pm
Birmingham Balti Bowl

Last post by bombay andrew « Thu Aug 30, 2018 7:39 pm
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by thebeermonkey » Sat Feb 24, 2018 1:26 pm

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My wife gave me one of these pressed steel Birmingham Balti bowls as a gift recently.

Not...

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Thanks Sid

Cheers Andy

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Last post by bombay andrew
Thu Aug 30, 2018 7:39 pm
How big is your pan?

Last post by andrw « Wed Aug 08, 2018 9:31 am
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by Greybeard » Sun Apr 08, 2018 11:54 pm

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What diameter is your favourite curry pan? Please feel free to round up. Diameters taken from the...

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In my experience, tractorboy, it is a good thing that your pan is not non stick. I think the...

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Last post by andrw
Wed Aug 08, 2018 9:31 am
Induction tawa pan.... Help?

Last post by Dee « Tue Jul 31, 2018 2:32 pm
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by Spicemaster17 » Tue Jan 24, 2017 6:53 pm

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I really want a tawa pan but I have a induction hob. Does anybody in the group know where I could...

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I have the same problem with my induction hob, the problem with Tawa's is that they're slightly...

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Last post by Dee
Tue Jul 31, 2018 2:32 pm
How to Season a Carbon Steel/Cast Iron Wok or Pan

Last post by Cory Ander « Sun Jun 17, 2018 9:48 am
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by TopHouse » Mon Apr 25, 2016 1:55 am

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Some stuff I was reading for cs steel pans reckoned that using animal fat, like bacon fat or lard...

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Yes, that's how I would read it, pretty good for oiling the old wood (i.e. cricket bat!), not sure...

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Last post by Cory Ander
Sun Jun 17, 2018 9:48 am
Home bargains stainless steel dishes

Last post by Greybeard « Thu May 17, 2018 9:46 am
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by Greybeard » Fri May 11, 2018 3:24 pm

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Ive been stocking up on these each time I've been in Home bargains. At 39p each, they are excellent...

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Yes, these dishes are definitely for serving/decoration rather than cooking in. Can't see a reason...

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Last post by Greybeard
Thu May 17, 2018 9:46 am
Biryani Pots ?

Last post by Greybeard « Mon May 14, 2018 6:35 am
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by martyc » Mon Feb 29, 2016 2:27 pm

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Hi all, I'm new to this site, and wondered if anyone knows where I can get biryani pots with lids ?...

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CA, what temperature do you use and do you fully cook the chicken (assuming it is on the bone)?...

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Last post by Greybeard
Mon May 14, 2018 6:35 am
Cast Iron Korai/Karahi

Last post by Bandit « Thu May 10, 2018 8:26 pm
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by Stevieg01 » Fri Jan 26, 2018 11:19 am

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Has anyone tried a cast iron karahi? Am thinking of purchasing a karahi but not sure which style!...

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Got a Birmingham Balti Bowl for Xmas and have had many a good curry in it, normally a double...

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Last post by Bandit
Thu May 10, 2018 8:26 pm
ProCook 28cm Professional Anodised Saute Pan

Last post by Greybeard « Mon Apr 09, 2018 3:25 am
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by Greybeard » Fri Apr 06, 2018 6:14 am

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OK. I’ll admit it. I have got a bit of kitchen gadget fetish, and recently the GB kitchen has been...

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Sold.

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Last post by Greybeard
Mon Apr 09, 2018 3:25 am
Looking for a decent 3 pan set

Last post by Greybeard « Fri Apr 06, 2018 6:15 am
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by Greybeard » Tue Jan 09, 2018 3:43 pm

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Mrs GB purchased a cheap 3 pan non-stick Tefal set in last year's January sales, against my better...

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Full review and comparison against a traditional aluminium pan here

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Last post by Greybeard
Fri Apr 06, 2018 6:15 am
12l Stock pot on sale

Last post by hs01 « Mon Mar 19, 2018 7:56 am
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by hs01 » Wed Mar 14, 2018 12:42 pm

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As the title says there is a 12l stock pot currently on sale at Wilko £12 reduced from £20 (don't...

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Hi, I wouldn't say the base was the thickest, but it should be ok for making the base gravy, I...

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Last post by hs01
Mon Mar 19, 2018 7:56 am
Roasting Spoon

Last post by Bandit « Sun Mar 18, 2018 7:09 pm
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by thebeermonkey » Sat Mar 17, 2018 10:38 am

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Just picked up this Indian Spice Roasting Spoon.

10cm diameter.

£4.99 from Amazon.

It looks more...

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Never seen or used a roasting spoon, I am intrigued, let me know how you get on :thumbup:

Bandit

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Last post by Bandit
Sun Mar 18, 2018 7:09 pm
Tablespoon Capacity?

Last post by ScotchBonnet « Mon Mar 05, 2018 12:39 am
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by JalfreziT » Wed Aug 05, 2015 3:21 pm

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A post on another thread got me thinking a bit.

More importantly, how do you define a TBSP...

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Sounds like cookery book editors might be to blame for the confusion:

Link .

At least things...

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Last post by ScotchBonnet
Mon Mar 05, 2018 12:39 am
Nonstick pan verses Aluminium or Stainless.

Last post by Dee « Mon Feb 19, 2018 7:28 pm
Replies: 41
by Littlechili » Sat May 31, 2014 12:14 pm
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Ok group let's have a talk about pans and there uses!
What are people cooking bir curry on at home,...

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I mostly use a non stick saute pan, although I also have a cast iron pan that i use on occasion. I...
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Last post by Dee
Mon Feb 19, 2018 7:28 pm
I think I may have found that "secret" BIR ingredient

Last post by Dee « Mon Feb 19, 2018 7:14 pm
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by Greybeard » Sun Feb 04, 2018 5:56 pm

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This might appear as a very tongue in cheek post, but I think I might be onto something here. I was...

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I have a non stick saute pan and a black cast iron pan i use at home and an aluminium pan I use in...

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Last post by Dee
Mon Feb 19, 2018 7:14 pm
Aluminium Korai / Karahi

Last post by steveparadox « Sun Feb 18, 2018 5:56 pm
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by steveparadox » Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:52 pm

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Has anyone tried using aluminium korai/karahi? I find it works really well. The oil gathers at the...

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@Marktheshark anything to make cleaning up easier!!!

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Last post by steveparadox
Sun Feb 18, 2018 5:56 pm
Recovering a Non-Stick Pan

Last post by rdu « Mon Jan 15, 2018 6:42 am
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by boogles » Thu Jan 11, 2018 8:11 pm

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Folks
Many of you will already have a aluminium pan, the most obvious being the tefal non stick...

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Man what a great way of re-use of what otherwise landed in a bin :thumbup: . Should have thought of...

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Last post by rdu
Mon Jan 15, 2018 6:42 am
Steel V Wooden spoons

Last post by petko74 « Sat Dec 23, 2017 12:52 am
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by Greybeard » Sun Apr 17, 2016 2:00 am
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Dear Sir,

A certain gentleman on this forum has broken with unwritten protocol by using a wooden...

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Wuuden spatula is better!
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Last post by petko74
Sat Dec 23, 2017 12:52 am
Suppliers of Aluminium Pans in Bristol?

Last post by oynsy « Thu Nov 16, 2017 11:03 am
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by oynsy » Tue Nov 14, 2017 1:49 pm

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Hi, where can I get a decent aluminium pan in Bristol? I've seen plenty online, but I much prefer...

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Thanks all, I need to stock up on yet more spices, my cupboard space is rapidly diminishing! Off to...

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Last post by oynsy
Thu Nov 16, 2017 11:03 am
34 ltr stock pot Ebay

Last post by mickyp « Mon Oct 09, 2017 8:20 am
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by mickyp » Tue Aug 01, 2017 6:16 pm

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Hi Peeps there is a 34 ltr aluminium pot (heavy gauge) currently £15 quid on eBay, i day to go,...

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Another set ending soon

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Last post by mickyp
Mon Oct 09, 2017 8:20 am
Cast Iron Wok?

Last post by Mike Winderman « Wed Aug 09, 2017 7:09 pm
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by Shmitty » Fri Jan 06, 2017 8:24 pm

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Has anyone cooked a BIR curry in a cast iron wok?

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Cast iron woks work well provided that the pan has years of seasoning. If I am using a newer pan or...

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Last post by Mike Winderman
Wed Aug 09, 2017 7:09 pm
another oldie stock pot

Last post by pauly « Thu Aug 03, 2017 3:08 pm
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by mickyp » Thu Aug 03, 2017 11:12 am

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Another stock pot with thick hammer finish sides, 300 ml dia £25 buy it now or make an offer, thick...

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Thanks for posting mickyp, it might be just what someone is looking for.

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Last post by pauly
Thu Aug 03, 2017 3:08 pm

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