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steveriggo
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Attempts from a beginner

Post by steveriggo »

1. Chicken Tikka Achari and Naan
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The curry was not quite as good as I've done before, but the naans are certainly getting better.
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Alchemist
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Re: Attempts from a beginner

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That looks more like an intermediate curry attempt than a beginner! Nice job :thumbup:
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Re: Attempts from a beginner

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Thank you alchemist :):

Hey up, just noticed I'm now a jalapeño - - - - - - - >
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Re: Attempts from a beginner

Post by Rusty »

Looks great Steve, what was different in the curry taste from previous.

Cheers Rusty
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Re: Attempts from a beginner

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Now that looks propa nice, great work fella.
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Re: Attempts from a beginner

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Very nice looking grub, especially the naans.
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Re: Attempts from a beginner

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Looks fabulous!

Naans look divine, mate.
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Re: Attempts from a beginner

Post by TikkaTom »

Excellent Naans Steve, they put mine to shame!
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Re: Attempts from a beginner

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lovely naans there, seriously impressed, well done pal (phal)!
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Re: Attempts from a beginner

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What fantastic looking nans. I've never achieved anything close to those.
They've been cooking on Blue Peter, now they're sampling the dishes,
I don't normally like tomatoes John but this is delicious.
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Re: Attempts from a beginner

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looks as good as my millionth attempt,well done.
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Re: Attempts from a beginner

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Great naan's - which recipe did you use?
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Re: Attempts from a beginner

Post by steveriggo »

Cheers for the comments guys, really appreciate it :thumbup:

The naans are Happy-chris's recipe. Topped with melted ghee mixed with garlic granules and chopped coriander. I found it a bit of a different dough with it having no yeast and takes a bit more patience on the rise but results have been worth it. These were done on the gas stove with the tawa.
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Re: Attempts from a beginner

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Hi Rusty. The curry seemed a bit bitter this time round. I'm careful not to burn the spices or garlic so not sure where it went wrong.
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Re: Attempts from a beginner

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Over frying dried fenugreek leaves can lead to a bitter flavour.
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Re: Attempts from a beginner

Post by cartz64 »

Very nice Steve, naans look brilliant. I hope mine will turn out as good when I make some soon! 8-)
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Re: Attempts from a beginner

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Thank you cartz64.

There's the video to the recipe which helps out enormously. The hardest trick is to find a good weighty tawa that has a decent diameter to it. Once you've got that, the recipe and video will show you exactly what to do.

Alchemist, I think you may have solved the riddle. The methi is easy to burn as there's no sizzle with it being dry. Will go easy on the cook with it in future. Cheers for the tip.
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Re: Attempts from a beginner

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That looks nothing like a "beginner" attempt. Congratulations!
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Re: Attempts from a beginner

Post by Westy »

That all looks spot on to me Steve :thumbup:
A curry can never be ‘too garlicky’ or ‘too hot’ .....
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Re: Attempts from a beginner

Post by Cory Ander »

Good job, Steve 8-)

Which Chicken Tikka Achari recipe was it?
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