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March 2016 - Westy's Chicken Pathia

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Re: Westy's Chicken Pathia

Post by Alchemist »

Come on squibo, surely you could give us a bit more of a review than that!
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Re: Westy's Chicken Pathia

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Yeah I probably could :)

It was very nice the problem was I think my mango chutney and my (hastily made from dried block the night before) Tamarind paste.

My current chutney is a bit strong, it overpowered a bit and the Tamarind was to mild, so I ended up with hot, too sweet and not very sour :)

I will try again soon with a different brand MC and double the Tamarind.
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Re: Westy's Chicken Pathia

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That's more like it Squibo :thumbup:

The mango chutney that I used ( and hence mentioned ) was not particularly sweet and that would of course affect the finished dish . I've never tried reconstituting tamarind so I have no idea about that at all :D
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Re: Westy's Chicken Pathia

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Tried this bad boy last night and it didn't disappoint! I must admit.. I only used 1tsp Chilli Powder as i think 1tbsp would have made this way too hot for my wife and I. The flavour is fantastic and really does resemble Pathia's that i have tried in the past.

Well done Westy! Thanks for sharing this one.

And now... some photos :)
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Re: Westy's Chicken Pathia

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Thank you for trying Rich and reporting back with some great photos too :thumbup:

I'm very pleased you enjoyed it - the chilli content wouldn't affect the flavour of the dish unduly so I'm happy you tailored it to suit yourselves - worth remembering though that this dish usually appears in the 'hot' section of any menu. Looking at your neighbour's portion there , I'm sure he'll be happy with that .... you always make your neighbour's curry look sooo nice , I wish my neighbour would drop by a container like that every so often :D
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Re: Westy's Chicken Pathia

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An excellent set of photos of and equally excellent curry, rr. Thanks for contributing to this month's Curry Club.
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Re: Westy's Chicken Pathia

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These all look excellent. Now if only I could find some tamarind here :confused:
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Re: Westy's Chicken Pathia

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Gauderbock - try looking in the larger Billa stores and that type of place , in the Asian / exotic section . If I can buy it here , I'm convinced it could be bought anywhere - you do have to have to be prepared to have a good rummage though :D
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Re: Westy's Chicken Pathia

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No tamarind action in Billa or any other place I've tried unfortunately... However, I don't want to threadjack, so...
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Re: Westy's Chicken Pathia

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roganrich,

Hate to be a pedant, but in the final photo you have sliced chicken versus cubed in the first. Which did you prefer? Only reason I am asking is because I am not convinced "cubed" chicken is always the best way to cook ....
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Re: Westy's Chicken Pathia

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I'd be inclined to use more lemon (or lime) juice, or vinegar, if I couldn't get some form of tamarind. Whatever is readily available and sour (or, maybe, mango powder/amchoor).
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Re: Westy's Chicken Pathia

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Tried it agian with the same mango chutney and double tamarind as my last post and it was much improved.

Even remembered to take a picture this time.
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Re: Westy's Chicken Pathia

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Looks very nice, Squibo 8-)
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Re: Westy's Chicken Pathia

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That looks very appetising Squibo.
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Re: Westy's Chicken Pathia

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Nice one Squibo - I'm pleased you enjoyed it :thumbup:
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Re: March 2016 - Westy's Chicken Pathia

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Thanks to Greybeard, Squibo and roganrich for all having a punt at this month's curry. I will have to play catch up with this one, as soon as I find some time to make another batch of base gravy...!

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