How to make Mix Powder for Indian Restaurant/Takeaway Curries

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9 жыл бұрын

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Mix Powder is in essence a mild curry powder used in most BIR (British Indian Restaurant/Takeaway) establishments to form the basis of the spicing, along with the base gravy.
There are many different recipes, each with a slightly different ratio of spices.
It mostly consists of Turmeric, Cumin, Coriander, Mild Madras Curry Powder, sometimes Paprika, and occasionally a tiny bit of Chilli powder and Garam Masala.
Additional spices (with other ingredients such as ginger garlic paste, methi, tomato paste etc) are then added when cooking, depending on the curry, (e.g. Chilli Powder, Garam Masala, Cumin seeds, Fennel seeds and so on), to tailor that particular dish.
I have tried many combinations, and have settled for this Mix Powder recipe. It's based very closely on that of a professional chef with many years BIR experience. I chose it because I feel it has the right balance of spicing to work in synergy with my Base Gravy recipe (see Notes).
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@MrFrobbo 4 жыл бұрын

I follow both you and Dan (and of course the great Pat Chapman). I've been using Dan's blend since I begun BIR, but I like the look of this based on the madras powder addition, and a change is as good as a rest. Thanks for the video and recipe my friend.

@TheAsa1972 7 жыл бұрын

made another batch of this today ,goona try the Vindaloo the night

@gildagarbuttwyer4534 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you .

@ProffAndy 4 жыл бұрын

Just made this, but added 0.5 TSP of commercial (Natco) garam masala. Gut instinct was to add 1 TSP, as the ratio seems very low. I've tried a fair few mix powders, and I usually reduce the amount of cumin and turmeric a bit, I think too much of these spices can be overpowering. I've used the recommended amounts this time though. Hoping for good results.

@Mangoboy1 5 жыл бұрын

I would have liked to see a video which made the mix from scratch.I live in Mexico where curry mix powder or garam masala are not available,

@dineshk821012 8 жыл бұрын

Is the Madras Curry Powder is roasted?

@GravityBoy72 5 жыл бұрын

I want to make a vegetable curry... I have pre-cooked veg, base gravy and mixed powder. If I wanted to make the curry sauce and I have 0.5 litre base gravy and the mixed powder... how much mixed powder would I add to the base gravy? Would I fry the mixed powder in oil first then add base gravy or just add the powder to the base gravy? Can anyone give simple instructions?

@rectify2003 Жыл бұрын

Bravo

@1066Kitchen Ай бұрын

If your right handed put the camera on the left it makes a better watch 😊

@lewisjohn2597 6 жыл бұрын

Loving your videos. Could you recommend a spice grinder for me to buy?

@MistyRicardo 6 жыл бұрын

I currently use an Andrew James grinder and so far so good.other brands available.

@Fredrin2000 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome. I've had good results from toasting the whole seeds in a hot pan before grinding. Brings out the essential oils apparently.

@MistyRicardo 8 жыл бұрын

+Fredrin2000 There's a reason I don't suggest toasting the whole seeds before grinding. Toasting them certainly does accentuate the flavour, and I usually do so with whole spices if they are to be used immediately. However, the flavour degrades more quickly over time than if you hadn't toasted them, and if making a batch of mix powder you want to last for a few months, it's best not to. Good point though.

@Fredrin2000 8 жыл бұрын

Something told me you'd thought this one through! I have noticed an amazing aromatic vapour coming off freshly toasted and grounds seeds, which I guess is basically like flavour escaping, so totally makes sense if you're making a batch for long term use. Last question as I've probably pestered you enough for one day: how important is it to have a pan that *isn't* non-stick? I've noticed you use an aluminium one with plenty of scraping involved - is that very important for the caramelization or can I get away with a teflon wok?

@MistyRicardo 8 жыл бұрын

+Fredrin2000 A very good question. Aluminium has very fast and even heat conductivity which helps with the caramelisation. You can get the same or very similar result using non stick. It just takes longer, and you may want to start with s thicker base gravy. Horses for courses.

@Fredrin2000 8 жыл бұрын

Good to know. Kinda wish I had one of those massive double flame gas hobs on my cooker to get the heat up the side of the pan - I imagine that would help a bit too.

@RobHealey 9 жыл бұрын

Always good to see things in action. The problem for me is that a lot of recipes, like yours, add some pre mixed spices. In this case Curry Powder and Garam Masala. There's plenty of different Curry Powder mixes and of course everyone has their own Garam Masala. It puts two unknowns into an other wise exact recipe. Even if you name the brands, they may not be available in other countries.

@MistyRicardo 9 жыл бұрын

Rob Healey So true Rob, although I don't think there is a universal solution.

@timmo5443 7 жыл бұрын

Another great Vid thanks. How long will the powder last for in an airtight container? thanks

@MistyRicardo 7 жыл бұрын

A couple of months probably. Keep away from light and heat too. If it smells dull or stale bin it and make another batch.

@warrenbaines714 4 жыл бұрын

You say add garam masala. But isn't the mix powder that you are making garam masala? Also there are many different madras curry powders available in different shops.

@dineshk821012 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Misty Do you have a video making Madras Curry powder you using to make the mixed powder?

@MistyRicardo 8 жыл бұрын

+Dinesh Ranaweera Hi Dinesh. The Madras Curry Powder is commercial brand. Here in the UK there are many... Rajah, East End, Shwartz, etc. Just use a mild all round curry powder that's not pure Garam masala. Where in the world do you live?

@davemorris3135 7 жыл бұрын

I find it odd you go through all the effort to make your curries from scratch (a fine job too) but you use premade curry powder as part of your mix. Any particular reason you do use pre mixed madras powder and not individual spices? or is it just for ease?

@420protoman 6 жыл бұрын

yea really tho.. that threw me off... madras is already a mix of spices itself.... why not make that also

@domEastCoast 3 жыл бұрын

Without trying to sound rude but the clue really is in the name: it's a mix for takeaway style currys. Said takeaways use very similar, in fact most of them use the very same spices you can buy at a decent Asian supermarket from brands like East End. Including the masala and madras powders :)

@hauntedgaminguk 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Was wondering where you got that small blender from?

@MistyRicardo 3 жыл бұрын

I can't remember where I got it from sorry. I know it was the Andrew James brand though.

@alanwarner1190 7 жыл бұрын

What's that music Misty?,lovin the cookin btw.

@MistyRicardo 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks. The music on this video is a youtube supplied free one. Most of my other videos have each got unique music I've knocked up myself using a Yamaha keyboard.

@gildagarbuttwyer4534 4 жыл бұрын

Hello could you tell me out of your books because I have both and subscribed. I want to make lamb methi ,would to tell me what page or anything please

@MistyRicardo 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Methi Chicken recipe in volume 2. Use lamb instead.

@jasonpotts9063 6 жыл бұрын

Hi misty .great video..can I use already ground cumin and coriander..or is there any specific reason for using the seeds then grinding down

@MistyRicardo 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jason. Spices are always fresher and have much better flavour when ground from whole. You can use pre-ground if you wish but just not as good.

@jasonpotts9063 6 жыл бұрын

MistyRicardo thanks ..I'll invest in a grinder and go the seed way

@ashworth614 7 жыл бұрын

One thing i never understand with recipes calling for curry powder and garam masala etc is that if you look at the ingredients they both share a lot of the same spices and then to that you also add the same spices again individually. So if the curry powder contains cumin and the garam masala also contains it and then you add more cumin separately, do the recipes take all this into account?

@MistyRicardo 7 жыл бұрын

yes they do. it's all about tweaking and adjustment.

@jasperallen 4 жыл бұрын

I feel as if the pre-made curry powders just have that something extra even though they all mainly contain the same ingredients. In my own experience the blending of the fresh individual spices definitely isn’t bland but once you add a bit of the pre-made curry powder it kind of just lifts everything up if that makes sense. I’m fairly new to cooking BIR style curries but just thought I’d share. :)

@MistyRicardo 4 жыл бұрын

I agree with that totally. A little bit of a good generic curry powder rounds off the masala nicely.

@janicevango5791 4 жыл бұрын

MistyRicardo : it's a similar thing when I've made curries in the past. Everyone enjoyed them, but my palate told me that there was something missing, that something needed adding, even though I stuck to the recipe. Making the curry gravy sounds like it could be that solution, therefore I needed to make the mix powder.

@janicevango5791 4 жыл бұрын

Jasper Allen : Pre-mixed curry powders still have their place and use. James Martin swears by tomato ketchup in some of his recipes!

@peezebeuponyou 7 жыл бұрын

Are you situated on the Curry Mile, Rusholme?

@MistyRicardo 7 жыл бұрын

No, but I'm not very far away from there.

@lourdesnoronha4199 Жыл бұрын

Madam can have the ingredients and quantity in the description boxwhich is in red as i have difficult in reading against the background written. THANKS IN ADVANCE. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR CAREER

@abineshsrinivasan886 8 жыл бұрын

How long can u store mix powder in airtight container ?

@MistyRicardo 8 жыл бұрын

+Abinesh Srinivasan A few months. Keep cool, dry, airtight and away from light. If it starts to smell a little stale or less pungent, throw it out and make more.

@dotsfavourites7545 3 ай бұрын

Is this suitable for all currys ie Madras Vindaloo Dansack

@MistyRicardo 3 ай бұрын

Yes. 👍

@braindonor8753 3 жыл бұрын

If you use pre ground instead of grinding yourself what would be the measurement? Thanks

@MistyRicardo 3 жыл бұрын

Use same measurement unless making it on a much larger scale.

@gubukuch7791 6 жыл бұрын

What was that tiny thing you used to grind cumin seeds

@MistyRicardo 6 жыл бұрын

It was a Coffee Grinder. Not so tiny though.

@russbarker2727 Жыл бұрын

Hi Richard from New Zealand. I was thinking of perhaps adding roasted cumin seeds and black cardamom. Your thoughts?

@MistyRicardo Жыл бұрын

I'd leave them out of the mix powder. Let it be a foundation layer of common flavours. You can add the black cardamom when making a curry. Best not to roast the cumin seeds for the mix powder unless you'll use it fairly quickly.

@dineshk821012 8 жыл бұрын

Are you using the roasted or un-roasted curry powder?

@MistyRicardo 8 жыл бұрын

+Dinesh Ranaweera It's unroasted curry powder (note the cumin & coriander are also unroasted). The spices are cooked when the mix powder is fried in oil when making a curry.

@stokiepoe 2 жыл бұрын

Is this also referred to as basaar mix powder?

@MistyRicardo 2 жыл бұрын

No, that's my other recipe, in my books but not on KZfaq

@izzyy6005 9 жыл бұрын

Hello mate is that adey paynes one that you have mentioned in one of your past videos . Also i use your fried rice now an I like your phall recipe as well really nice look forward to more videos

@MistyRicardo 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Craig yes it's Adey Payne's version from a while back. He's changed his slightly since but I like the original.

@MistyRicardo 9 жыл бұрын

Glad you like the special fried rice. How did you enjoy/endure the Phaal? Hope you didn't suffer too much. Tasty ?

@izzyy6005 9 жыл бұрын

no i didn't suffer i like the hot ones its really tasty as well the only i did was put one teaspoon of chilli powder instead of two and replaced the other teaspoon with two fresh Naga chillies.Sweat behind the ears job haha

@MistyRicardo 9 жыл бұрын

2 Naga Chillies ? You must be mad!

@izzyy6005 9 жыл бұрын

ive made curry,s with trinadad scorpions in mate i find the more you have them you can handle the heat more

@antonyjosephine494 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing Recipe... Thank you... 🙏

@MistyRicardo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@fft2020 8 жыл бұрын

Are the coriander and cumin seeds roasted bofore ?

@MistyRicardo 8 жыл бұрын

Good question. No in this case they are not pre roasted. Doing so brings out the essential oils for a more pungency, but the flavour deteriorates quicker over time than if you had not roasted them. You want to be able to make your mix powder batch last.

@fft2020 8 жыл бұрын

MistyRicardo Thank you

@Captain.Pugwash 8 жыл бұрын

+MistyRicardo Another plus of roasting is that spices are easier to grind in a pestle and morter. So I usually do it anyway.

@MistyRicardo 8 жыл бұрын

Definitely a plus if you are going to use the roasted spices quickly. Good point.

@tsymn7953 5 жыл бұрын

How to make curry powder???

@MistyRicardo 5 жыл бұрын

It’s any general purpose ‘Madras’ curry powder that you can buy. Get a good quality one that you like.

@alexfyfe9049 7 ай бұрын

Never actually used homemade powder like this before. How do you actually use the powder??

@MistyRicardo 6 ай бұрын

It's used in Indian restaurant style cooking. See this article on my website: mistyricardo.com/introduction-to-cooking-bir-curry-part-1/

@alexfyfe9049 6 ай бұрын

@@MistyRicardo Thank you.

@caroleghan8348 3 жыл бұрын

Why is your written ingredient in tbsps and it looks like you are using tsp

@MistyRicardo 3 жыл бұрын

The spoons are unquestionable 🧐😆

@dineshk821012 8 жыл бұрын

I live in Sri Lanka

@krisissocoollike 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't see your measurements for most of this?

@MistyRicardo 4 жыл бұрын

You can pause the video to make notes. All my video’s recipes are in my two books, INDIAN RESTAURANT CURRY AT HOME VOLUMES 1 AND 2. Free shipping worldwide from www.bookdepository.com

@krisissocoollike 4 жыл бұрын

@@MistyRicardo Thanks! I watched again and the measurements are there. I couldn't see them last night, weird huh?

@CLARKEa100 8 жыл бұрын

Soif you dont have seeds, can you just use the powders?

@MistyRicardo 8 жыл бұрын

+CLARKEa100 Clarke, yes, if you can't get the seeds or don't have a grinder or pestle&mortar, then use the bought pre-ground ones. Freshly ground has better pungency though.

@rufanuf1 6 жыл бұрын

The million dollar question though? What is "Mild Madras Curry Powder" made from? As we also need to match this product if we are to replciate the recipe. My supermarket simply sells "curry powder".

@MistyRicardo 6 жыл бұрын

It's most likely the same or very similar as what your supermarket sells. Just how a middle of the road curry powder has tended to be labelled in the UK.

@rufanuf1 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks MR...the first two recipes of yours I tried have been delicious. Thank you for sharing....also any suggestions of the best oil to use? One that does not sit on the stomach too much? I used Soybean for my first effort.

@MistyRicardo 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Which recipes did you make ? Oil - Coconut, Rapeseed, Sunflower ?

@rufanuf1 6 жыл бұрын

Ive just made the base sauce first, then last night used that to make a Madras, like I say used Soy Oil for these as its all I had at the time, but if theres a better oil to use will buy some.

@AUMINER1 2 жыл бұрын

@@rufanuf1 you can't afford the real oil - too bad for you

@christophersouthern3141 6 жыл бұрын

The turmeric looks to be 1.5 teaspoons not table spoons?

@MistyRicardo 6 жыл бұрын

Definitely 1.5 tablespoons (level).

@christophersouthern3141 6 жыл бұрын

MistyRicardo that's great, thanks for the quick reply Love your stuff, tried many but none taste like yours, keep.it up 😉

@MistyRicardo 6 жыл бұрын

Christopher Southern thanks! Have you got my ebook ?

@christophersouthern3141 6 жыл бұрын

MistyRicardo not yet, but it's at the to of my do list. I made your Keema rogan josh and it was just amazing, I'm from around the Bradford area and have grown up with awesome food. So the home made variety has always disappointed util yours.

@MistyRicardo 6 жыл бұрын

Christopher Southern Thanks again.

@StevenHeapRecipes 8 жыл бұрын

@simrockkaur6889 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Misty I couldn't find curry powder in those brands which you use but I found MDH madras curry powder, do you think this will do the purpose, thanks

@MistyRicardo 8 жыл бұрын

+Simrock Kaur absolutely!