Chancer Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 No but to my shock I found a pot of fresh coraindre in Lidl this week which I snapped up.When I removed the plastic sleeve I found it was pourri [:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 I did too! At the Lidl in St-Valery! But was luckier than you - mine is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimi Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 For all you curry lovers (like me), Packet Curry is back in business and it's cheaper than before. I've just put in an order.http://www.packetcurry.com/index.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 [quote user="Clair"]Not a take-away, but a good alternative: PacketCurry.com.The usual disclaimer applies: I am not connected to the company in any way, shape or form, except as a satisfied repeat customer.[/quote][quote user="Suandpete"]Just had a look at their web site and followed the link to their twitter page - they closed down at the end of May.[/quote]A quick update on Packet Curry, who did close last year. They're trading again and I placed an order this morning! The above disclaimer still applies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Airmiles or what?Fesh curries just have to be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 [quote user="Dog"]Fesh curries just have to be better.[/quote]I'm sure they are, if you know what you're doing and are inclined to do it...I don't and I'm not. [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 [quote user="Clair"][quote user="Dog"]Fesh curries just have to be better.[/quote]I'm sure they are, if you know what you're doing and are inclined to do it...I don't and I'm not. [:)][/quote]Your inclinations do not stretch to considering that the curry has been shipped thousands of miles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardener Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 chiken tikka masala ingredientsOnion (29%)Refined Sunflower Oil (14%)Coriander Leaves (12.5%)Garlic (9%), Ginger (9%)Tomato (8%), SaltSpicesRed Chilli PowderGreen ChilliTurmericRogan JoshOnion (45%)Refined Sunflower Oil (14%)Coriander Leaves (10%)Garlic (8%)GingerRed Chilli PowderSpicesGreen chilliTomataTurmericsaltButter chickenOnion (35%)Refined Sunflower Oil (18%)Coriander Leaves (12%)Garlic (8%)Ginger (8%)SugarSaltTomatoSpicesRed Chilli PowderTurmeric3 very different curries yet with very similar ingredients and no garam masala in sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 [quote user="Dog"]Your inclinations do not stretch to considering that the curry has been shipped thousands of miles?[/quote]No. I don't have any reason to believe it makes a difference to its taste.If I had a way of asking sanctimonious bleaters like Sting or Bono to nip there and bring me some back when they fly to one of their homes abroad, I would.But I don't, so I can't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 [quote user="Chancer"] but if i wanted burnt ghee I would make my own.[/quote]Why don't you make your own, Chance? Even I can make it and not burn it (and that is saying something as I'm no cook - although I make mean curries (not from packets.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Whilst I can see Dog's point, is there much difference in this case. Most of those spices and other bits will have needed to travel to be assembled somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Where do the animals come from that are in these curries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 [quote user="Dog"]Where do the animals come from that are in these curries?[/quote]There isn't any meat in any of the ones in Clair's link, is there? They're just the spices etc - you appear to just bung 'em on whatever you wish as far as I can see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 [quote user="cooperlola"][quote user="Dog"]Where do the animals come from that are in these curries?[/quote]There isn't any meat in any of the ones in Clair's link, is there? They're just the spices etc - you appear to just bung 'em on whatever you wish as far as I can see.[/quote]Yes Coops, they are simply a concentrated blend of cooked spices.Dog, do pay attention and read before you bark [:D][quote user="Gardener"]... 3 very different curries yet with very similar ingredients and no garam masala in sight.[/quote]Is garam masala a required ingredient when making curry?I may be wrong here, but isn't it a blend of spices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Yep, garam masala is a blend of spices just added before the end of the cooking time to really up the flavour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I've just had a Butter Chicken curry from Packet Curry for dinner and I can truthfully say I don't think the flavour needs upping.I have some left-over (deliberate mistake [:P]) and I'll try it with some garam masala tomorrow... As it happens, I got some last month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 For what it's worth, I always add garam masala when I cook curry. But then, I don't think my curries are exceptional though they are perfectly tasty enough.I very seldom make curry because I had friends who made such wonderful curries that I was thoroughly put off making them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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