By treehugger

Re: oh gerry
22 Jul 2008 15:38

oh gerry why didnt i sick with your mutton curry recipe!- it looked so good but there were alot of ingredients i didnt have so i made masala mutton with aromatic pilau.- the sauce tastes too much of fennel seeds and hubby hates fennel so have had to make another sauce- the naan bread wont rise- i have cut my finger- its 38degrees and you should see the mess in the kitchen- BRING ON THE BEER!!

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By Expat Badger

Re: oh gerry
22 Jul 2008 15:40

deep breath - in and out , repeat....

By *Bramble

Re: oh gerry
22 Jul 2008 16:06

Calm down, let it sit overnight, skim the fat and tell OH they weren't really fennel seeds they were celery seeds, I bet he won't be able to tell in a curry! It really is better next day :-) Egg and chips tonight, he'll love that !

By gerry

Re: oh gerry
22 Jul 2008 16:14

So sorry, treehugger. Yes there are a lot of different spices but I keep loads in stock. I do find, though, one can leave out or substitute. I sometimes do those thin breads you do briefly in hot oil and they puff up when you press them down. I'll join you in the beer, since I too now feel quite upset.

By treehugger

Re: oh gerry
22 Jul 2008 16:24

oh guys- thanks so much but it will be ok!!
it was the fish sauce, shrimp paste and bits i dont have- dont worry gerry- i will put them on my list and do your one next time!
Bramble- he hates celery too!!!
hubby and brother will be here in a couple of hours expecting a curry! on the plus side- i have skimmed all the fat off the mutton and now have it slow-cooking in the bottom of the oven with the new sauce- have made a nice indian potato dish and raitas and will serve puppadoms if the naans dont come out right!

By sandrak

Re: oh gerry
22 Jul 2008 16:51

Your patience Treehugger leaves me in total awe ! If it ain't right I never fix it - in this case I'd call the local takeaway. Sorry but don't do stress !

By *Bramble

Re: oh gerry
22 Jul 2008 16:55

Wish I could come round, mutton makes a lovely curry! Good luck :-)))

By Expat Badger

Re: oh gerry
22 Jul 2008 17:41

when you get the jar of shrimp paste make sure you keep it in a ziplock bag in the fridge as it absolutely stinks!!!

By treehugger

Re: oh gerry
22 Jul 2008 17:53

thanks expat! and thanks others too- sandrak- no indian takeaways round here or i'd be knocking on the door!!