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First Attempt

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Prawn and Mushroom Madras
Prawn and Mushroom Madras
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My first attempt since joining this forum yesterday! I used the basic mix, base, and madras recipes from the newbies section, except I substituted king prawns and some mushrooms a few minutes from the end of the cook time. I have to say it was pretty darned good, certainly a step above my previous best attempts, and definitely motivating enough for me to want to get into the more in-depth recipes I'm sure are lurking in the sections I can't get to until I've made my 3 posts :yes:

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Re: First Attempt

Post by rshome123 »

Well done Blodwyn, that looks like a great curry. You must be feeling very pleased with yourself.
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Re: First Attempt

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The base / fry technique really does make a difference Blodwyn - I was amazed at the difference it made with my first BIR as well. Glad you enjoyed it, looking forward to hearing about your other adventures.
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Re: First Attempt

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Nice work - a pukka curry. Well done.
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Re: First Attempt

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Very nice "first attempt", blodwyn. Thanks for posting your results 8-)
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Re: First Attempt

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Top effort :thumbup:
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Re: First Attempt

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If this is your first attempt, blodwyn, I cannot wait to see your later efforts once you are up to speed. Well done, looks great.
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Re: First Attempt

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Thanks for all your encouragement :thumbup:

I've found previously that If I kept a curry in the fridge for a day or so, the flavor seemed to smooth out and the heat would reduce a bit. My intent with this one was to eat half and save the rest to see if/how it changed overnight. So I ate the first half, and then promptly ate the rest of it. Oh well, I'll make double next time and maybe that way I'll get some left over for the comparison......

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Re: First Attempt

Post by Alchemist »

Being unable to put it down is the acid test of a great curry! Well done.
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Re: First Attempt

Post by seafret »

Great stuff blodwyn. Impressive looking madras there. Now you've got three posts under your belt, it's access all areas and a huge number of excellent recipes for you to try.
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Re: First Attempt

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Looks great! Love the King prawns!!!
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