September 2015 - Coriander & Lemon Achari Mirch by rshome123

[rshome123]

Hi Mr Cheese,

I've tried one or two mixed pickles and been a little disappointed (I forget brands, but they weren't pataks, which I've not tried), but I seem to remember Adey mentioning that the Ahmed mixed pickle is good. Add some extra fresh chilli to the curry if you want it hotter. Good luck . Bon chance.

[MonsieurBadgerCheese]

Ok. Thanks rsh. Game on then! Almost €7 just to but that much fresh coriander in a supermarche here, so it had better be a good one!

MBC

[rshome123]

7 Euros!!! WTF! A bunch big enough here costs me 40p from an Asian grocery.

I'd have thought Coriander would be plentiful in France.

[Squibo]

If it helps that's the pickle I used when I made it a few weeks ago and it came out great, I've also done it with Pataks and imo the Ahmed brand tasted better, but it is a bit stalkey.

[rshome123]

Thanks Squib. I've also found some mixed pickles can be 'stalky'. If in doubt, dollop it out onto a chopping board, remove the stalks, and chop finely.

[MonsieurBadgerCheese]

Good to know, thanks Squibo. I'll press on then!

MBC

[MickyD]

I made this one two weeks ago and it was a cracker so thanks RS. Yes, it is a rich one but the citrus flavours are superb and I consumed it quite happily over two sittings with rice. For info, I used the Shan brand Chili Pickle and it did the job nicely- my pref is to chop the pickle finely to almost a paste for even distribution in the curry. Def would do it again. Something with prawns next up for me. Cheers.

[MonsieurBadgerCheese]

Bonsoir,

Made this evening to spec, using Fusion Base and Littlechilli's Mixed Powder. Only deviation was use of Ahmed Pickle, as approved here by the mighty rshome himself!

This one is a winner for me. I used to make a Madhur Jaffrey homestyle equivalent 20-odd years ago, for which I can no longer find the recipe.

Got to admit, when I was chopping the coriander, I thought it was going to be too much, but it wasn't. Great balance with the lemon and jaggery. Liked the consistency too.

I shouldn't really comment on the pickle, as I didn't have the one specified. If anything though - for my personal taste - I could happily substitute the pickle altogether for some chopped fresh green chilli. I think the dish would still have plenty of depth of flavour.

MadameBadgerCheese (who is not easy to please, I should add) declared the dish 'one of the best yet' and went back for seconds.

I'll be making this one again.

The BadgerCheeses salute you, rshome123

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MBC

[rshome123]

Fantastique Mr. Fromage a la Badger, Well pleased you liked it.

[rshome123]

Thank you Sir.

[Alchemist]

If Mrs MBC is happy then it must have been tres bien! Looks great.

[Alchemist]

Wow, at those prices I would be having a go at growing my own!

[Alchemist]

Made this today. Pan licking good . Used Fusion base and spice mix.

[seafret]

Looking very tasty Alchy. Great presentation too - like out of a cook book.

[MonsieurBadgerCheese]

It's a great dish Alchy, and that's a fine looking example!

MBC

[rshome123]

Cracking looking photo Alchy... may I use one of the images as a thumbnail for the youtube video ?

[Alchemist]

Thanks all. Sure, rshome, usual fees and restrictions apply (that'll be 0 then!)

[rshome123]

I'll give you 50% of the profits. £0.00

Thanks mate.

[TikkaTom]

Sorry guys I know Im a bit late for month 3 but Ive been mega busy! I tried this a few weeks ago and it was amazing - a coriander and lemon explosion in my mouth! Very refreshing and different, will be trying again!

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[Alchemist]

Better late than never TT. Great job. I have some in the freezer, looking forward to scoffing it soon!