Two things I have eaten recently that I have instantly regretted.

First was "hotter than the sun" chicken wings from Bunny Jacksons in Manchester. My fucking make up was dripping off my face from the first taste. Pure pain it was. Nothing enjoyable about the little bastards. 

Second was these bloody things. I think my intestines may have fallen out of my bum bum. 

Why do i do this to myself? Anyone else like to torture themselves with stupidly spicy delicacies? 

 

23 hours ago, jeep said:

 

The lad who rates Ayaan's has fell out with the Pavilion, they keep rushing him! 😁

I find most places we go are like that

Puts me off

In at 8 and out for 9

We have been going to the same building in ainsworth, changed hands a few times, for 30 years

Back then, youd arrive at 8 but not see your table til 9 and leave at midnight

The curry, btw

Fantastic

Needed a lot more attention than the 30 minute chicken ones and took about 2hrs 30 start to finish

49 minutes ago, Casino said:

The curry, btw

Fantastic

Needed a lot more attention than the 30 minute chicken ones and took about 2hrs 30 start to finish

Worth it though. 

Did you put any fenugreek leaves or spinach in it?

Love that bit of greenery, and also like a decent number of chick peas in too.

If you like the stuff, have a go at mango chutney.

Pretty easy, and I like to use a Jamie Oliver recipe- onion seeds in there gives it an extra something.

I have a jar

and dress with dried methi

Methi=fenugreek. 

Worth sourcing some fresh if you like it.

Like coriander; better fresh.

Might try and grow some this season. 

Made Mowgli Roti's tonight. Banging with their coleslaw. 

Curry still cooking but it's some coconut laden 'house chicken curry' effort so not expecting much. 

Did Panshi Bangla in Croston on Christmas eve, and had probably the best madras I've ever tasted. Rest of the family loved it too. Highly recommended if you're up for a trip out.

Home made chicken tikka vindaloo tonight made by the DMB. Best put toilet rolls in fridge. 

I've got a load of lentils and always fancied try to knock up a daal, any ideas?

30 minutes ago, Whitestar said:

I've got a load of lentils and always fancied try to knock up a daal, any ideas?

Yeah, chuck 'em and get some meat.

40 minutes ago, Whitestar said:

I've got a load of lentils and always fancied try to knock up a daal, any ideas?

Piss easy.

Depending upon which ones, and how many for:

Teaspoon of mustard and cumin seeds. Into your hot oil, for a minute or so until they spit.

In with onions if using*. Cook until softened. Add chopped chillies if required.

Chuck in spoonful of Garam masala, and similar of turmeric. Also chilli powder if using.

Tip in cooked lentils and the water they're in.

Simmer through for a few minutes.

Add chopped coriander before serving.

* onions sometimes added to lentils when cooking before hand.

 

Note: split beans/whole beans cook at different rates, and may need pre soaking. 

The quickest are those with skin removed. 

Skin on have a slightly different flavour.

1 hour ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Piss easy.

Depending upon which ones, and how many for:

Teaspoon of mustard and cumin seeds. Into your hot oil, for a minute or so until they spit.

In with onions if using*. Cook until softened. Add chopped chillies if required.

Chuck in spoonful of Garam masala, and similar of turmeric. Also chilli powder if using.

Tip in cooked lentils and the water they're in.

Simmer through for a few minutes.

Add chopped coriander before serving.

* onions sometimes added to lentils when cooking before hand.

 

Note: split beans/whole beans cook at different rates, and may need pre soaking. 

The quickest are those with skin removed. 

Skin on have a slightly different flavour.

Thanks, got all of that stuff i think, the lentils are dried though, should i soak or just cook low n slow??

8 minutes ago, Whitestar said:

Thanks, got all of that stuff i think, the lentils are dried though, should i soak or just cook low n slow??

Which ones are they?

Red lentils for example won't even need a pre cook, just add them dried and water at the time as cooked ones above, but simmer for longer until soft.

Split and skinned urad for example- bring to boil and simmer, with a chopped onion, until soft.

A whole bean- like chickpeas- need soaking overnight and then cooking for a while first.

Mung bean, Toor Daal are somewhere in between. 

Tell me what types you have, or a quick Google will indicate preparation and cooking time.

Yes, they were the red lentils and I've done it now, letting it infuse till I've had a few lagers.

Them lentils are very absorbent mind eh? Soaked up more than a few tenna ladies.

Back to the daal, looks great, I'll feedback on the taste.👍

 

1 hour ago, Whitestar said:

Yes, they were the red lentils and I've done it now, letting it infuse till I've had a few lagers.

Them lentils are very absorbent mind eh? Soaked up more than a few tenna ladies.

Back to the daal, looks great, I'll feedback on the taste.👍

 

Good man.

Pulses do indeed absorb plenty of water.

Did you use loads of chillies, or go milder and flavoursome?

Personally, I prefer some of the others as I feel they can have a heartier flavour.

Anyway, hope you liked it.

I'll send you some links if you want to some decent recipes. 

3 hours ago, Whitestar said:

Yes, they were the red lentils and I've done it now, letting it infuse till I've had a few lagers.

Them lentils are very absorbent mind eh? Soaked up more than a few tenna ladies.

Back to the daal, looks great, I'll feedback on the taste.👍

 

Als kitchen chicken dhansak

No pineapple

Maybe he didn't want meat in it!

Thatd be weird

Just now, Casino said:

Thatd be weird

Is it buggery.

I like combinations, but I also like separate ones.

Try some sometime- you'll like it.

Nah, a plate needs meat on it 

Dahls are usually side dishes to compliment the main....

So you can still have your meat, you Neanderthal.....

 

2 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Good man.

Pulses do indeed absorb plenty of water.

Did you use loads of chillies, or go milder and flavoursome?

Personally, I prefer some of the others as I feel they can have a heartier flavour.

Anyway, hope you liked it.

I'll send you some links if you want to some decent recipes. 

Mate, top , top drawer.

TBH when i do again (which definitely will) i would maybe go slightly hotter , however wife thought was amazing and right up her street.

Son phoned earlier and offered to buy me and wife Chinese from Happy House. When asked what I wanted I replied “Whatever! Surprise me.”

He decide me and him would share one of their boxes for two. A Salt and Pepper box to be precise; chips, chicken strips, chicken wings, etc., with a tub of sweet and sour. Oh, I forgot to say, my son doesn’t do spicy food so he asked for it not to be too spicy.

Now I don’t know if something was lost in the translation but Happy House decided this meant salted chips, salted chicken wings, salted chicken strips, no chillies whatsoever. Let me tell you, salt and pepper Chinese without any chillie peppers is fucking rank!

8 hours ago, MickyD said:

Son phoned earlier and offered to buy me and wife Chinese from Happy House. When asked what I wanted I replied “Whatever! Surprise me.”

He decide me and him would share one of their boxes for two. A Salt and Pepper box to be precise; chips, chicken strips, chicken wings, etc., with a tub of sweet and sour. Oh, I forgot to say, my son doesn’t do spicy food so he asked for it not to be too spicy.

Now I don’t know if something was lost in the translation but Happy House decided this meant salted chips, salted chicken wings, salted chicken strips, no chillies whatsoever. Let me tell you, salt and pepper Chinese without any chillie peppers is fucking rank!

All these boxes are heart attacks on a plate. 

Rank.

12 hours ago, Whitestar said:

Mate, top , top drawer.

TBH when i do again (which definitely will) i would maybe go slightly hotter , however wife thought was amazing and right up her street.

Excellent. 

It occurred to me that I didn't put tomatoes into the list.

Dunno if you added any, but it shows that you can make a good dish without necessarily using every ingredient that might be commonly used.

Could perhaps swirl in a touch of yogurt and a splash of lemon. Lots to try.

Glad you liked it.