Make An Indian Curry From Scratch - Al's Kitchen

[Wilfy]

Me too.

The only bit I really hate is peeling the garlic and ginger to make a big batch of paste. Started using frozen stuff from asda now though

I buy the massive jars either from the Indian supermarket or the world food aisle if they have them.

 

[Typhoonftm]

I buy the massive jars either from the Indian supermarket or the world food aisle if they have them.

Save a lot of chew on like. Do you have to sauté down after using the instant pot? Or just use less liquid?

 

[Laeotaekhun]

I cooked the recipe in this video but using chicken (reduced cooking time and put it in about 15 minutes from the end) and I think it's exceptional.

 

[PTR]

Save a lot of chew on like. Do you have to sauté down after using the instant pot? Or just use less liquid?

Neither. Comes out right.

I buy the massive jars either from the Indian supermarket or the world food aisle if they have them.

Al specifically says not to use those though.

 

[Wilfy]

Save a lot of chew on like. Do you have to sauté down after using the instant pot? Or just use less liquid?

Simmer it for a bit after putting the akhni water in but he says the consistency should be like that of milk so doesn’t need reducing much tbh.

Neither. Comes out right.


Al specifically says not to use those though.

I’m a lazy twat though.

 

[PTR]

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I’m a lazy twat though.

That's why I buy the fresh frozen bags from asda now.
Just defrost, add water and zap. Then freeze in ice cub trays

 

[Typhoonftm]

Simmer it for a bit after putting the akhni water in but he says the consistency should be like that of milk so doesn’t need reducing much tbh..

The what?

Been a while since I made a base like.

 

[Wilfy]

The what?

Been a while since I made a base like.

He gives you the recipe for it on the base gravy 2 video.

 

[PTR]

The what?

Been a while since I made a base like.

Yeah, Al's done a much more complicated version of his base gravy. I've not tried it, I'd have to buy a few more (yet more!) things to be able to, so I'll probably never bother.

 

[Typhoonftm]

Yeah, Al's done a much more complicated version of his base gravy. I've not tried it, I'd have to buy a few more (yet more!) things to be able to, so I'll probably never bother.

Hmmmm, why change a tried and tested method?

 

[The]

Anyone know where to get a decent pan from, same style as Al uses? I’m looking for a steel one with deep sides specifically for making curry.

 

[Sandboy]

Anyone know where to get a decent pan from, same style as Al uses? I’m looking for a steel one with deep sides specifically for making curry.

sure there was a link for an aluminium one just like Al uses on this thread, I got one and it's perfect, sides not too high though

 

[The]

It’s a right pain, I’ve been all over the shop to find one and can’t find a steel one with high sides.

 

[Wilfy]

It’s a right pain, I’ve been all over the shop to find one and can’t find a steel one with high sides.

Sure Al uses an aluminium one.

This is similar to what I have but mine has lower sides.

Super Aluminium Frying Pan Wooden Handle Best Quality Chef's Skillet Curry Pan | eBay

 

[Laeotaekhun]

It’s a right pain, I’ve been all over the shop to find one and can’t find a steel one with high sides.

Have you tried looking in a Chinese supermarket?

What you're describing sounds like a standard wok.

 

[PTR]

Anyone know where to get a decent pan from, same style as Al uses? I’m looking for a steel one with deep sides specifically for making curry.

Something like this?
Super Aluminium Frying Pan Wooden Handle Best Quality Chef's Skillet Curry Pan | eBay

Pretty much what I got. I went for a 12", but should have got smaller to help the curry caramelise on the sides more.


Looking forward to making a few new curries as my Tandoori Masala powder arrived this morning.

 

[Wilfy]

Something like this?
Super Aluminium Frying Pan Wooden Handle Best Quality Chef's Skillet Curry Pan | eBay

Pretty much what I got. I went for a 12", but should have got smaller to help the curry caramelise on the sides more.


Looking forward to making a few new curries as my Tandoori Masala powder arrived this morning.

Think I'm going to type up all his recipes and release them as a book. Al is taking way too long doing it.

 

[The]

Something like this?
Super Aluminium Frying Pan Wooden Handle Best Quality Chef's Skillet Curry Pan | eBay

Pretty much what I got. I went for a 12", but should have got smaller to help the curry caramelise on the sides more.


Looking forward to making a few new curries as my Tandoori Masala powder arrived this morning.

That’s quite good but I don’t like aluminium, really after a steel one.

 

[PTR]

That’s quite good but I don’t like aluminium, really after a steel one.

Al uses aluminium though.

Or you could go down the balti route, and get a proper cast iron one?

 

[The]

Al uses aluminium though.

Or you could go down the balti route, and get a proper cast iron one?

Yeah might do, the cast iron ones are probably better for what I want.