Help, Indian virgin

William · 29 Apr 2006 at 17:29

Hah, value for money the Tandoori Mixed Grill will always win, no human can finish one!

Lostkat · 29 Apr 2006 at 17:29

MarcLister said:
Whoa! Very similar to me. As I've said I'm a Rogan Josh fan, but a lamb one rather than chicken. I've tried Kormas before but I'm not really a fan.

I normally have a Lamb Rogan Josh, the mandatory Pilau rice, some Bombay potatoes and some plain poppadoms and a plain Naan. Makes me happy if a little full for a while.

I prefer lamb rogan josh too. I also like everything you've mentioned

Really enjoy cooking indian food too. It looks so complicated (herbs/spices +++), but it's not at all, and you end up with a dish of pure gorgeousness.

Hmmmm, guess what I'll be cooking next week

locutus12 · 29 Apr 2006 at 17:30

Galaxy said:
Milk is neutral i.e. pH 7 or thereabouts .

milk isnt neutral, go get some litmus paper from your local chemist and give it a shot

Von Luck · 29 Apr 2006 at 17:31

Lostkat said:
Hmmmm, guess what I'll be cooking next week

What time should we turn up? I'll bring the wine. :cool:

William · 29 Apr 2006 at 17:33

locutus12 said:
milk isnt neutral, go get some litmus paper from your local chemist and give it a shot

I would be guessing its a weak base, they used to put people on a milk-drip to cure stomach ulcers by neutralising stomach acids.

MarcLister · 29 Apr 2006 at 17:33

Lostkat said:
I prefer lamb rogan josh too. I also like everything you've mentioned

Really enjoy cooking indian food too. It looks so complicated (herbs/spices +++), but it's not at all, and you end up with a dish of pure gorgeousness.

Hmmmm, guess what I'll be cooking next week

Guess what I'm having tonight?

Rogan Josh sauce from Tesco's, not their own brand though. Chicken version tonight, don't think my local little Tesco's does lamb ready for a curry.

Von Luck said:
What time should we turn up? I'll bring the wine.

I'll bring the pud.

HangTime · 29 Apr 2006 at 17:39

I'd never been for an Indian until I was about 23-24(?). I like the fancy rice, nan breads etc but I've never had a curry that I would call genuinely nice. Maybe it's because I tend to steer clear of the hot ones (strongest I've had is Chicken Tikka) but in general I find that style of food hideously overrated.

Basically if I'm going to be paying over a tenner for a meal I'd rather it be something that I actually like rather than just "ok".

locutus12 · 29 Apr 2006 at 17:41

William said:
I would be guessing its a weak base, they used to put people on a milk-drip to cure stomach ulcers by neutralising stomach acids.

indeed they did!

and your right it is a weak base but its alkalie enough to neutralise the acidity on your tongue and in your stomach.

its either that or go suck on a duracell.

Kitchster_uk · 29 Apr 2006 at 17:47

You need to be askuing for a phaal (sounds like farl) - nice mild beginners curry. If challenged by the waiter over whether you're sure that's what you want, tell him you're suer - he's just trying to talk you into ordering a proper currey like a dopiaza or Bhuna.

MarcLister · 29 Apr 2006 at 17:49

Kitchster_uk said:
You need to be askuing for a phaal (sounds like farl) - nice mild beginners curry. If challenged by the waiter over whether you're sure that's what you want, tell him you're suer - he's just trying to talk you into ordering a proper currey like a dopiaza or Bhuna.

You trying to get the Fire Brigade more work? :confused:

A phaal is hot, proof 'ere, yah cheeky sod

p4radox · 29 Apr 2006 at 17:57

Best thread title ever.

Anyway, go for a chicken jalfrezi - delicious.

daz · 29 Apr 2006 at 18:11

locutus12 said:
indeed they did! and your right it is a weak base but its alkalie enough to neutralise the acidity on your tongue and in your stomach. its either that or go suck on a duracell.

Milk is good for hot food because capsaicin is a lot more soluable in it than in water... i don't think it's because it's an alkali. I believe capsaicin itself is an alkali too...

Roughneck · 29 Apr 2006 at 18:15

I hartly recomend a meat Phal with a cold pint of larger.

oh dont forget the nan bread

Sutters · 29 Apr 2006 at 18:19

I'd recommend either a phall or vindaloo. No rice either, just eat it straight with abit of naan. All other curries are for girls.

William · 29 Apr 2006 at 18:22

That wiki is fundamentally broken, the curry holes on Wimslow Road are crap, they exsist purely to get drunk mancs in, feed them, then ship them out.

Lostkat · 29 Apr 2006 at 18:22

Anyone else think curry + chips is plain wrong? Leon always insists on having chips with his :/

SidewinderINC · 29 Apr 2006 at 18:22

daz said:
Milk is good for hot food because capsaicin is a lot more soluable in it than in water... i don't think it's because it's an alkali. I believe capsaicin itself is an alkali too...

we have a winner!!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsaicin

Lostkat said:
Anyone else think curry + chips is plain wrong? Leon always insists on having chips with his :/

depends on what curry and how cheap the curry was!

i'll often buy a tesco "curry" for £2 and have it with chips or on a potato.. i find the variety is good

William · 29 Apr 2006 at 18:24

Lostkat said:
Anyone else think curry + chips is plain wrong? Leon always insists on having chips with his :/

Chinese curry sauce and chinese takeout chips ***.

Lostkat · 29 Apr 2006 at 18:27

William said:
Chinese curry sauce and chinese takeout chips ***.

Chinese curry doesn't count, although I think that's better off in the bin than on chips

Gravy is where it's at.

Nix · 29 Apr 2006 at 18:49

Lostkat said:
Chinese curry doesn't count, although I think that's better off in the bin than on chips Gravy is where it's at.

OMG no! Beef curry, chips and a bit of chow mein - that's where it's at!

My mouth's watering now