Am I the only one using (Indian) 'cook in sauces'?

[KannikaP]

18 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

My plate was clean, as was the saucepan and utensils.

I don't eat off the cooker surface, so I don't care how my wife leaves it.

Love it. You're getting into Thai ways by blaming someone else. 555

[NextG]

3 hours ago, BritManToo said:

I do like an Indian curry, but am too lazy to drive the 12km into Chiang Mai every time I want one.

Tried the packet mixes, but they're just nasty.

But the cook in sauces work well every time (dice and stir fry the chicken, add sauce and simmer/stir for 15 mins).They are all medium (no matter what it says on the jar), so if you like it hot you will need to add more red/cayenne pepper.

It's 100bht (ish) a jar for the sauces, and another 75bht for 750gm of chicken breast, takes around 20mins (mostly stirring).

I buy the sauces (Patak or Sharwood) from Food Variety on Lazada.

4-5 meals for 175bht so not too expensive.

 

Did Chicken Madras this morning,

 

Am I the only one using these sauces?

I have a couple in the cupboard that I haven’t used. Now already three years past their Best Before date ☺️

 

I prefer a slightly more dry curry, slow cooked for a bit longer(up to four hours) and served with condiments(pickle and yoghurt)

 

Beef and potato Madras style on wholemeal paratha:

 

 

 

 

[GinBoy2]

When we're in the US lucky enough to have a few good Indian restaurants that deliver courtesy of Doordash.

 

In Thailand I kinda like Pataks sauces which i get in Tops

 

Not as good as a restaurant, but pretty darn close 

[1FinickyOne]

2 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

have you not seen diabetes legs? look in the mirror maybe

my legs are fine looking, not even a note of varicose going on... my toes are beautifully symmetrical and at least I don't look like a bigoted horse on a bike... maybe you are a self hating fatty yourself? 

[steven100]

The curry looks good OP .... and the implements and table top add to the authenticity. 

just some garlic nan missing.  

[scubascuba3]

3 minutes ago, 1FinickyOne said:

my legs are fine looking, not even a note of varicose going on... my toes are beautifully symmetrical and at least I don't look like a bigoted horse on a bike... maybe you are a self hating fatty yourself? 

ease off on the stalking, get out more, meet real people

[brianthainess]

I just buy the frozen curries, yummy. made buy this company,

madras chicken and quite a few more. 

 

[steven100]

OP ... years ago I use to go to an Indian restaurant in Brisbane,  usually 2-3 times a week .... and I'd order the same beef vindaloo each & every time.   delicious... 

[NextG]

7 minutes ago, steven100 said:

OP ... years ago I use to go to an Indian restaurant in Brisbane,  usually 2-3 times a week .... and I'd order the same beef vindaloo each & every time.   delicious... 

It’s like the ‘70s all over again in Oz. 
But what do you do in Thailand? So easy to make your own. 

[KannikaP]

1 hour ago, steven100 said:

just some garlic nan missing.  

Makro have them.

[KannikaP]

58 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

I just buy the frozen curries, yummy. made buy this company,

madras chicken and quite a few more. 

 

From where please?

[brianthainess]

1 minute ago, KannikaP said:

From where please?

Expatfoods. shipped in a foam box with dry ice. Britshop also have the same.

[NextG]

3 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

From where please?

https://expatfoodsthailand.com/product-category/mughal-indian-meals/

[roo860]

5 hours ago, BritManToo said:

I do like an Indian curry, but am too lazy to drive the 12km into Chiang Mai every time I want one.

Tried the packet mixes, but they're just nasty.

But the cook in sauces work well every time (dice and stir fry the chicken, add sauce and simmer/stir for 15 mins).They are all medium (no matter what it says on the jar), so if you like it hot you will need to add more red/cayenne pepper.

It's 100bht (ish) a jar for the sauces, and another 75bht for 750gm of chicken breast, takes around 20mins (mostly stirring).

I buy the sauces (Patak or Sharwood) from Food Variety on Lazada.

4-5 meals for 175bht so not too expensive.

 

Did Chicken Madras this morning,

 

Am I the only one using these sauces?

Get mine from Green's at Hang Dong.

[NextG]

8 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

Expatfoods. shipped in a foam box with dry ice. Britshop also have the same.

It’s interesting that they state the curries are cooked by an Indian chef. Not too many Indians will use beef as an ingredient. Of course lamb, mutton and goat are a bit more rare and probably relatively expensive. 

[Madgee]

I use Pataks curry pastes as I prefer my curries on the dry side, much like the northern Thai ['hang lay' curry.

Reading this thread made me hungry so ....
A lamb madras curry with spinach balls:

 

[Damrongsak]

4 hours ago, Madgee said:

 ... Now, Chinese restaurants ...........................................    

My wife worked at a Chinese restaurant in the U.S. awhile back.  When the restaurant changed hands, the new owner had to tear up the kitchen and replace most everything. 

[NextG]

11 minutes ago, Madgee said:

I use Pataks curry pastes as I prefer my curries on the dry side, much like the northern Thai ['hang lay' curry.

Reading this thread made me hungry so ....
A lamb madras curry with spinach balls:

 

You’ll need a better smartphone if you want to participate in any food porn threads. Not enough detail ????

 

[1FinickyOne]

1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said:

ease off on the stalking, get out more, meet real people

says the man w/21,000++ posts - - have many friends - hard to keep up - both Thai and farang - no blockheads.

[NextG]

2 minutes ago, xylophone said:

Agree, and another poster made a similar comment in another pic from this poster, about the state of the tablecloth. I guess some people live in squalor like that.

Let’s have less of the personal comments please…

Topic is about the sauces. 

[josephbloggs]

1 hour ago, Madgee said:

I use Pataks curry pastes as I prefer my curries on the dry side, much like the northern Thai ['hang lay' curry.

Reading this thread made me hungry so ....
A lamb madras curry with spinach balls:

 

Thank you, a hygienic kitchen picture.  

[NextG]

6 hours ago, Baht Simpson said:

7/11 actually did a fairly decent Indian fresh meal for 69b but they haven't stocked it for a while.

 

I'm also partial to Japanese curry and make my own using curry cubes. 60b for two meals and pumpkin from the garden + rice.

 

Actually they still do it. Just not available in your particular 7-11.

Here’s a picture to fill you with nostalgia. 

 

I didn’t actually eat it, but I’m told it was a; 7 out of 10. 

[Baht Simpson]

7 minutes ago, NextG said:

Actually they still do it. Just not available in your particular 7-11.

Here’s a picture to fill you with nostalgia. 

 

I didn’t actually eat it, but I’m told it was a; 7 out of 10. 

That's the one. Considering the lack of meat you usually get in their ready meals this is excellent. 8/10

[NextG]

3 minutes ago, Baht Simpson said:

That's the one. Considering the lack of meat you usually get in their ready meals this is excellent. 8/10

Actually I bought it because someone on this forum mentioned it, but I gave it away for someone else to review it, as my standard might be unrealistic. Though it certainly looks edible. 

[Lite Beer]

5 hours ago, brianthainess said:

I just buy the frozen curries, yummy. made buy this company,

madras chicken and quite a few more. 

 

Those curries are actually very good.

I buy them.

[Lite Beer]

4 hours ago, KannikaP said:

From where please?

Nookie (3baht.net)

[richard_smith237]

32 minutes ago, NextG said:

Actually they still do it. Just not available in your particular 7-11.

Here’s a picture to fill you with nostalgia. 

 

I didn’t actually eat it, but I’m told it was a; 7 out of 10. 

And a well cropped photo so no one can criticise the state of your counter-top or table !!! 

[NextG]

15 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

And a well cropped photo so no one can criticise the state of your counter-top or table !!! 

It’s not my photo…. As I wrote… I gave it away. 
Though there are some pictures that I posted earlier in the thread if you like to take a look to see if there is something that you can criticise. 

Edited September 7, 2023 by NextG

[Expat68]

I use cayenne pepper and paprika a lot

[hotchilli]

18 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Am I the only one using these sauces?

Maybe you enjoy less than authentic Indian food because you can't be ar$ed to cook yourself by using easily available curry powders/ingredients, instead of ready made jars ?