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How Important is The Curry Base? [poll]

Last post by Rusty « Sat Sep 08, 2018 1:24 am
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by Cory Ander » Fri Dec 18, 2015 2:07 am
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There is much ongoing (and generally contradictory) debate on the importance of the curry base on...

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Could not agree more Andrew when I first made BIR, I tried several members gravies and back then I...
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Sat Sep 08, 2018 1:24 am
Which is Your Favourite Curry Base Recipe on This Forum?

Last post by need2knowcurry1 « Thu Aug 23, 2018 3:51 pm
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by Cory Ander » Sat Feb 08, 2014 3:13 pm
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Which is your favourite Curry Base from those posted in the Curry Base Recipes section of this...

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I have only ever used Julian voigts base gravy recipe and I find it nice, but a little too much...
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Thu Aug 23, 2018 3:51 pm
What is a Curry Base (aka Gravy, Sauce, Garabi)?

Last post by Cory Ander « Sat Jul 25, 2015 3:34 am
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by Cory Ander » Sat Feb 07, 2015 10:42 am
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Please post your replies here. We can then make it a sticky for reference by new members of the...

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Replies about freezing ingredients moved to a new topic Freezing Ingredients
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Last post by Cory Ander
Sat Jul 25, 2015 3:34 am
Posting in Chat About Curry Bases

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by Admin » Sat Mar 09, 2013 11:57 am

This is the one of the several British Indian Restaurant recipes chat sections of the forum. This...

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Sat Mar 09, 2013 11:57 am
Do you need a lot of different bases?

Last post by Tomar2020 « Thu Jan 17, 2019 7:08 pm
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by istarel » Sat Jan 12, 2019 9:48 am

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So I know the curry base is there as a convenience, and that having loads of curry bases can...

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I came across this a while back - haven't got round to trying any though. It's some more info about...

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Last post by Tomar2020
Thu Jan 17, 2019 7:08 pm
Restaurant Base Sample

Last post by JalfreziT « Thu Nov 22, 2018 12:57 pm
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by Sigma » Mon Sep 04, 2017 12:21 am
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Whenever I visit a curry house, especially a new one, I always make a point to ask for a portion of...

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Any updates on these base gravy samples?
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Last post by JalfreziT
Thu Nov 22, 2018 12:57 pm
base gravy oil

Last post by dazk « Mon Oct 08, 2018 1:30 am
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by dazk » Sun Sep 02, 2018 3:28 am

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hi all

what do you guys do with the oil of a base do you blend it in or take it off

can it be...

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makes sense all the flavour from the spices is in the oil

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Last post by dazk
Mon Oct 08, 2018 1:30 am
Too much base gravy?

Last post by Rusty « Mon Jul 30, 2018 10:02 pm
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by Edwina Curry » Wed Apr 29, 2015 2:00 am

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I very rarely make a single portion of curry - usually two portions or four. But even with two, I...

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I nearly always cook for two, 100ml of Base goes in with spices then 400ml into the curry gradually...

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Last post by Rusty
Mon Jul 30, 2018 10:02 pm
Does anyone know this base?

Last post by SevKIng « Sun Jun 03, 2018 10:26 am
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by SevKIng » Sun Jun 03, 2018 6:25 am

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The first time I found out how BIR curries are made was from an ebook I found on the net in about...

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Thanks for that Cory Ander. Interesting that there have been other recipes that specifically state...

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Last post by SevKIng
Sun Jun 03, 2018 10:26 am
How much does the base affect the taste?

Last post by British Indian « Mon Nov 13, 2017 3:07 pm
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by 6CJRQO » Sun Nov 12, 2017 9:39 pm

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I've heard a few folks say that the taste of the BIR is all to do with the base gravy, but is that...

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GB, can I just ask whether you have tried the Glasgow base?

I must say, this is the best tasting...

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Last post by British Indian
Mon Nov 13, 2017 3:07 pm
Just bought base sauce, now need recipes? anyone help?

Last post by edwin catflap « Mon Oct 09, 2017 8:49 am
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by blackcloud » Tue Jul 25, 2017 2:33 pm
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Hello all

I have bought a base sauce which will not make curry on its own, it's a base component...

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The Shaeen base is a good standby to have in. I dilute it with the same amount of water making it...
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Last post by edwin catflap
Mon Oct 09, 2017 8:49 am
No base curry

Last post by Cory Ander « Fri Oct 06, 2017 2:12 am
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by Buzzman0 » Sun Sep 24, 2017 4:15 pm

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Please can you tell me can you have a good curry without using a base curry sauce as some times I...

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Check out some of the recipes in the Traditional Indian Style Curry Recipes , Buzzman. By...

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Last post by Cory Ander
Fri Oct 06, 2017 2:12 am
Why So Many Different Base Gravy Recipes?

Last post by rdu « Wed Sep 13, 2017 6:24 am
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by peteski2014 » Sun Jul 09, 2017 3:52 pm

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Possibly a stupid question but why are there so many different base gravy recipes out there?.....

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As with all recipes it is just a base to start from. With try and error you come to your most...

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Last post by rdu
Wed Sep 13, 2017 6:24 am
Covering all the Bases

Last post by Cory Ander « Tue Sep 12, 2017 11:09 am
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by Prospero » Thu Sep 07, 2017 8:02 pm

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Haven't been around to post for a while, but wanted to relate a discussion I had with the staff at...

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Intersting you jump to the conclusion that it's unlikely to be Bangladeshi 8-)

Simply a statement...

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Last post by Cory Ander
Tue Sep 12, 2017 11:09 am
How Much Base Gravy?

Last post by Marktheshark « Thu Aug 10, 2017 4:00 pm
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by devilman » Mon Oct 10, 2016 2:18 pm

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I am a complete newbie to this forum and I've learned a lot already I have searched for the answer...

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Good on ya mj2k

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Last post by Marktheshark
Thu Aug 10, 2017 4:00 pm
Take base spice level down a notch or 2, or is it too late?

Last post by DamienD « Thu Aug 03, 2017 12:01 am
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by DamienD » Tue Aug 01, 2017 9:45 pm

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Having made a batch of base gravy with a view to cooking some dishes with a heat level of Madras...

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Thanks Greybeard, my worries were lessened tonight when I cooked rshome123's korma, it turned out...

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Last post by DamienD
Thu Aug 03, 2017 12:01 am
Vindaloo specific base

Last post by Toast of London « Wed Jul 12, 2017 12:23 pm
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by Toast of London » Thu Jul 06, 2017 8:59 pm

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Has anyone made a base sauce specifically aimed at vindaloo curry?

Instead of a general base (the...

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I found it - I have used this base because it's just so simple:

CA's Original Curry Base (aka...

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Last post by Toast of London
Wed Jul 12, 2017 12:23 pm
Made the basic gravy twice so far-

Last post by Phil « Tue Jun 27, 2017 2:02 am
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by dethswatch » Sat Jun 03, 2017 2:56 pm

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Wanted to say that it comes out as well or better than what I get at the take away places in my...

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I agree ... it's about the oil.

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Last post by Phil
Tue Jun 27, 2017 2:02 am
Currykits Base Gravy

Last post by cartz64 « Thu Mar 23, 2017 8:41 pm
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by mapes12 » Wed Mar 22, 2017 7:04 pm

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I had a go at the Currykits base gravy today (links removed by admin)

Looking at the ingredients...

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Nice job, well done mapes. Good tips from the other chaps. :):

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Last post by cartz64
Thu Mar 23, 2017 8:41 pm
Bitter Base Gravy

Last post by catweazle « Sun Mar 19, 2017 11:53 am
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by Edwina Curry » Wed Jan 21, 2015 5:10 pm
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This batch seems a bit more bitter than the last. Is it supposed to have a slightly bitter after...

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Thanks for all the suggestions and ideas.

We ended up ditching the base which seemed to be the...
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Last post by catweazle
Sun Mar 19, 2017 11:53 am
First curry base!

Last post by cartz64 « Wed Mar 08, 2017 2:29 pm
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by cartz64 » Fri Mar 03, 2017 8:15 pm

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Hello everyone.

Any tips on making first curry base please?

Any helpful info would help....

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Yes thanks CA I made your original Base over the weekend and on sat I am making my first BIR with...

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Last post by cartz64
Wed Mar 08, 2017 2:29 pm
Local Takeaway Curry Base

Last post by TiptonNick « Tue Feb 28, 2017 3:00 pm
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by Wizzfizz » Tue Apr 12, 2016 4:58 pm

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There's a local Indian takeaway in my home town and I have to say it has to be one of the tastiest...

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I stand corrected, Alchemist.

That one's far too complex for me. I'm leaning towards a very simple...

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Last post by TiptonNick
Tue Feb 28, 2017 3:00 pm
base gravy for pressure cooker

Last post by Marktheshark « Thu Feb 23, 2017 10:35 am
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by Mad ras » Thu Feb 23, 2017 8:43 am

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Hi all new here and can't as yet can't get to the recipes. I've got a whole day to myself in the...

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Great stuff, good luck :thumbup:

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Last post by Marktheshark
Thu Feb 23, 2017 10:35 am
Smaller Amount Curry Base Recipes

Last post by Admin « Sun Feb 19, 2017 10:35 pm
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by countryboy » Sun Feb 19, 2017 10:26 pm

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Hi.
Looking through the curry base recipes they all seem to be for large quantities, can they be...

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Mate, this is not a recipe and therefore does not belong in the recipe section. I have therefore...

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Last post by Admin
Sun Feb 19, 2017 10:35 pm
Best Curry Base for Thick Sauces?

Last post by macferret « Thu Feb 09, 2017 8:41 pm
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by Deadpool82 » Tue Jan 03, 2017 12:13 am

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whats the best base sauce for thick sauces??

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I have never seen a BIR chef working with a thick gravy - as others have said, the whole point of...

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Last post by macferret
Thu Feb 09, 2017 8:41 pm
Colour of base after blending

Last post by Rusty « Tue Jan 17, 2017 9:12 pm
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by Rusty » Sat Jan 14, 2017 11:59 pm

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Hi All
I am sure everyone has noticed that the base gravy gets lighter after blending, I blend...

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I made a base yesterday so I will try your experiment Rsaha

Cheers Rusty

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Last post by Rusty
Tue Jan 17, 2017 9:12 pm
Experimental Base Gravy version 2

Last post by crocstarr « Wed Jan 04, 2017 10:22 pm
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by crocstarr » Tue Jan 03, 2017 4:28 pm

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Right then folks ive made version no2 of my base gravy thats a mish mash of various other ones on...

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Thanks for the advice all.

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Last post by crocstarr
Wed Jan 04, 2017 10:22 pm
Foolproof Base Gravy Recipe?

Last post by Cory Ander « Tue Jan 03, 2017 12:51 am
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by Girvano74 » Mon Jan 02, 2017 1:44 pm

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I understand that there are many variations of Base gravy recipes. Surely this means quite varying...

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Suggest you check out Which is Your Favourite Curry Base Recipe on This Forum? . The Simple Curry...

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Last post by Cory Ander
Tue Jan 03, 2017 12:51 am
conversation with a taxi driver

Last post by Alchemist « Sat Dec 17, 2016 7:07 pm
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by goncalo » Tue Dec 03, 2013 8:55 pm

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I don't drive, so I take an awful lot of taxis everywhere. Every time I pick an indian-looking...

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Sadly goncalo is now an inactive member, so we are unlikely to ever find out!

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Last post by Alchemist
Sat Dec 17, 2016 7:07 pm
My First Ever Base Gravy

Last post by jones3870 « Fri Nov 18, 2016 9:51 am
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by anvilhead » Tue Nov 15, 2016 6:03 pm

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I made my first base gravy last weekend following a recipe from Al's Kitchen. I am very pleased...

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Looks spot on that, I like mine to be on the runnier side of the scale, I feel that increasing the...

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Fri Nov 18, 2016 9:51 am

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