brooks

Wonder which make curry fans think is the best?
Tescos? Waitrose? Sainburys? Asda? Morrisons? etc??

Whose is best?

Big Col

M&S with sainsbury's 2nd

Akimoto The Great

who cares? Go out, meet people, have a curry in a resturant.

brooks

Some of us find it difficult to get baby sitters!!!

Chip

So buy the ingredients and make it yourself then. It'll taste better and be a lot healthier as well as having no chemicals or preservatives in it.

Chip

brooks

Fair point. I like organic and like cooking so I should make it myslef. Never been successful with a TM though (and also sometimes I like being lazy). Any good recipies online?

Chip

There are loads on the net but chicken would really need to be marinated first for at least a few hours. Why not just look for a good ready made sauce with good ingredients in a jar then add a few chicken thighs. Use thighs as they will absorb the flavours better which breast will not do. That'll not be as good as making it yourself but be better than a ready meal.

Or try this:

1 cup yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
4 teaspoons salt, or to taste
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
4 long skewers
1 tablespoon butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
3 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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DIRECTIONS:
In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and 4 teaspoons salt. Stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat a grill for high heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard marinade. Grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side.
Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and jalapeno for 1 minute. Season with 2 teaspoons cumin, paprika, and 3 teaspoons salt. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. Add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro.




Chip

Mrs WRX

Icelands are really nice

Mick

iTrader: (1)

Mmmmmmm....

brooks

Thanks Chip, I will give it a whirl.

So back to the orginal question.... votes so far for

M&S, Sainburys and Iceland.

Anyone else any opinions???

GCollier

Sainsbury's do an ok one which comes with a whole chicken breast, think it could be one of their 'taste the difference' range. Have to agree with the other comments though on the merits of preparing it yourself from scratch if you have time.

Gary.

Ralph Wiggum

tesco finest tandoori chicken massala and coriander rice is really tasty for a microwavable meal

Poor Guy

morrisons tikka masala is bland

jfrf

personally i just order a tenners worth from the takeaway (90% of places do free delivery)
eat half and freeze the rest

keeps for months and before you ask isnt hazardous for health

supermarkets can rarely compare to takeaways

Diesel

Chip - any suggestions where to get your missing ingredient m8: a Tandoor

I find Marks' curries to be THE best - CTM & Jalfrezi being tops. Tesco's are much better value and pretty good too. Morrisons/Asda are apalling.

Why dont home made curries taste right? I'm a good cook but camt get this one 'restaurant right' at all. Maybe I'm a wimp with the ghee???

Chip Sengravy

I think to get that authentic indian flavour, you need more chefs' own "special white or green sauce".

Never hade a home made curry that came close to an indian, the sainsburys jobs are about the best I have come across

Chip

Well as your only round the corner you can pop over and borrow mine

Chip

Diesel

Right! Alwatys wanted to know how you get the nan to stick on the inside

The Zohan

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Remember that a curry from a bad curry house is better than one from a supermarket - or is a a bad day on the beach is better than a good day in the office.