3 British Indian Restaurant Hacks to Transform Your Curry | BIR Food Preparation Secrets For Curry |

[@gailallwn8400]

Thanks so much for very helpful hints. I'm watching from South Africa. ❤❤thanks for sharing. ❤❤❤

[@TheBengaliCook]

Hey!! Thank you for joining me from SA!! Really pleased you are enjoying the recipes and the hints n tips ⭐️🙌

[@chrbx13]

What's the brand of tomatoe paste you used? I think tomatoe paste is different from tomatoes puree found in tubes

[@TheBengaliCook]

Hi, thanks for asking, I mainly use KTC brand for my tomato paste. They mainly come in big pots which is ideal for restaurants/takeaway so for home use other brands, smaller pots as long as it’s double concentrated tomato paste it will work well with this recipe. Thanks again and enjoy 🙌🙌

[@chrbx13]

@@TheBengaliCook thanks for your reply! what's the difference between tomatoes puree in tubes Vs tomatoe paste in cans?

[@darrenwhitecross5932]

Just stumbled across your vids and can't wait to look at them all....Great tips by the way. Please keep the vids coming

[@TheBengaliCook]

That’s great to hear Darren, thanks so much!!

[@derekblack8189]

Great video, Thanks. Really helped me to get a better flavour to my dishes.

[@TheBengaliCook]

Thank you so much and that’s exactly what you want…better flavour🙌🙌

[@Gary-vx7gp]

Great vid, iv recently started making making currys and tips like these are much appreciated👍👍

[@TheBengaliCook]

that's awesome to hear, thanks and enjoy :)

[@msmith6422]

Roughly, how long would the garlic ginger paste, puree and onions keep in the fridge after. Thanks in advance.

[@TheBengaliCook]

Great question and thanks. Tomato purée and ginger garlic paste I would say a 4-5 days max however you can put in ice cube trays and just freeze them. Onions in fridge maybe 2-3 days. You can add fresh onions when cooking just a ensure they have softened before adding all other ingredients. Hope this helps. 😀

[@rickspence979]

Hey - that tomato paste you make up - is that what I would use when a recipe calls for tomato paste? I've just been using tomato paste straight out of a tin.

[@TheBengaliCook]

Hi 👋 yes that’s exactly what it is (tomato paste/purée. Hope your enjoying the recipes 🙌

[@rickspence979]

@@TheBengaliCook Yeh - jsut getting into it more. I made some service onion and my own ginger / garlic last week and froze it. I'll do the same with your tomato paste / puree and freeze it in larger ice cube trays.

[@TheBengaliCook]

@@rickspence979 that’s a great idea mate, save a lot of time.

[@mentalking6609]

Where can I buy the same chef’s spoon and pan you are using for making the caramelized onion? (What size is the pan?) Thank you! Keep up the great work!!

[@TheBengaliCook]

Hey thanks so much and really appreciate it. The pans and spoons can be bought from most Asian shop, Amazon (link in description to help) if I remember right the pan is 24 or 26in. Enjoy and thanks again 🙌🙌

[@nmacog]

Good work as always - nicely done !

[@TheBengaliCook]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Nat6999]

How do you store all these when you have made them?

[@TheBengaliCook]

Hi thanks for asking, you can put the in the fridge air tight container should be good for 3-4 days or you can freeze them in ice cube trays/similar (ginger garlic paste and tomato purée), personally I would make the onions ons the same day as it doesn’t take long. Hope this helps and enjoy the recipes. 🙌🙌

[@johnno6999]

Hi Babul, which company makes the tomato paste you're using please? Cheers 👍

[@TheBengaliCook]

Hi John, thanks for asking, I mostly use White Tower and KTC tomato paste, hope this helps. Hope this helps and thanks again.

[@pattiboychannel311]

This is a brilliant video cheers buddy

[@TheBengaliCook]

Cheers pal 🌟

[@PeteMel1875]

Hi, why is there a need to cook out the tomato with garlic etc when they get added at the beginning of most curries after the tomato anyway?

[@TheBengaliCook]

Hi great question, tbh it adds more flavour to the tomato purée and then when added to the curry it adds a another layer of flavour to it. Hope this helps.

[@PeteMel1875]

@@TheBengaliCook Hi, many thanks for the reply.

[@martinpotter2051]

Hi Babel, do you have a BIR garam masala recipe you can share please?

[@TheBengaliCook]

Sorry buddy I don’t have recorded but Eastend garam masala is good. I’ll add my list of videos for the future thanks

[@stevoStevo-tx6cq]

Great video and helpful Tips. Thanks Chef.

[@TheBengaliCook]

Your very welcome and thank you.

[@Hammertime054]

What oil do you use please ?👍

[@TheBengaliCook]

just been using vegetable cooking oil :)

[@tomyumhead]

Thank you for sharing. Little tips like these, are what makes something good, great!

[@TheBengaliCook]

gr33n7007h Absolutely agree thank you!

[@143richar]

Hi How many tbsp. is a Chefs Spoon ?

[@TheBengaliCook]

Hey thanks for asking, I would say approx 3-4. Hope this helps 🙌

[@143richar]

@@TheBengaliCook Thank you

[@Hammertime054]

Yep, 🤣🤣👍found it👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheBengaliCook]

🤣 nice one mate ⭐️⭐️

[@gdlivo3353]

What type of oil are you using? It is very clear.

[@TheBengaliCook]

GD Livo Hi Thanks for asking, I’ve using vegetable oil. Hope this helps

[@nessiferum6200]

I've never seen coriander stalks added to ginger/garlic paste before but I'm definitely going to be doing that from now on, I know it will give it a fantastic flavour! Also could you tell me what blender you are using, please? I hate my mini chopper thing and want one like this. Thanks! :)

[@TheBengaliCook]

Hi thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the recipes. I bought Nutribullet, which is handy around the kitchen, from making smoothies to ginger and garlic paste. Hope this helps 😀 amzn.to/36fW9qE

[@nessiferum6200]

@@TheBengaliCook Thanks, it's beyond this year's budget but I'll put it on my next birthday wish list! Really enjoying your channel, hope to see you again on the FB curry groups :)

[@chippy3350]

Is that tomato purée or tomato paste cus there is a big difference.

[@TheBengaliCook]

Hey great question and thanks for asking, tomato paste used, hope this helps 😀

[@chippy3350]

@@TheBengaliCook thanks, just one more area to clear up and seems to come up loads of times on the channels, when you say table spoon in fact it’s a dessert spoon a table spoon is much larger,,,,,,,,thanks

[@TheBengaliCook]

@@chippy3350 appreciate that thanks 😊

[@Mike-rf5tz]

@@chippy3350 In the Imperial measurement system, 1 tablespoon is 1/2 ounce or 3 teaspoons. Standard measures help to avoid errors due to different measuring utensils, i.e., a household flatware drawer "teaspoon", which can vary substantially in size. The chef spoon used to measure the tomato paste is a fairly common restaurant tool but it, too, can vary in size or volume. The video provides the viewer a pretty accurate idea of how much is being used and, in the case of tomato paste, a tablespoon or two is not going to make that much difference. However, there is a HUGE difference between a teaspoon and a tablespoon of cinnamon. That is why standard measurements are essential for new or beginner cooks who are still developing the skill of judgement, which comes from experience.

[@chrbx13]

What's the difference pls explain

[@ericwalker2172]

Thanks chef good tips to make things easier do use the base gravy when you cook for your selves at home and family or would you use just water coconut natural yogurt etc

[@TheBengaliCook]

Hi Thank you so much Eric and these tips definitely help us at the restaurants as well as BIR cooking at home. At home we don’t use base gravy to cook Curries, (I personally do just for my videos for here once a week or so). Here’s my authentic Bangladeshi Curries playlist, home style made from scratch, Hope this helps 😀 kzbin.info/aero/PLTH3rk_0_wWf8rJFIq1FOE9NNvasmcS_-

[@royalnag6690]

How many curries will those service onions make and the tomato puree?

[@TheBengaliCook]

Peter Carter Service onion should give you about 3 curries (depends what curries your making as for example a Bhuna dish will require more than others) and tomato purée around around 10. Hope this helps mate.

[@royalnag6690]

@@TheBengaliCook yes spot on much appreciated 👍

[@royalnag6690]

I've still to get round to making the tomato paste how do you store it and how long does it store for please chef.

[@raiseyourworld5324]

@@royalnag6690 About three days but an freezer in ice cube tray then when frozen take out and store in a bag or tupperware but separate with grease proof paper to prevent sticking together. With freezing you can make a large batch :-)

[@markcort1670]

There’s no excuse for buying garlic and ginger already prepared. It stinks of preservatives and tastes minging. This really is the only way to do it. Everyone should have a blender and coffee grinder in their BIR arsenal!

[@TheBengaliCook]

Absolutely agree mate, the flavours and aroma are completely differently, if I need a small batch for home cooking I use a pestle and mortar - I find the garlic and ginger flavours are so much nicer 😀

[@heirpin]

I can't understand why you've got spices in those small expensive jars from the supermarket when we all know the way to go are the 100g packets (East End being my preferred supplier) from your local Asian shop for a fraction of the cost

[@TheBengaliCook]

heirpin Well sported, those little spice jars are for other recipes mainly used by my wife lol I have a different cupboard with all my spices just like the ones you’ve mentioned. 😀

[@heirpin]

@@TheBengaliCookall good then!

[@dee2251]

I can’t hear what you’re adding to the onions

[@TheBengaliCook]

Hey thanks so for asking and apologies for the sound quality. Ingredients for the service onion was, one medium size onion, 1/4tsp (approx) turmeric powder and pinch of fenugreek leaves. Few minutes to caramelise the onions. Hope this helps and enjoy 🙌