Curry, takeaway style

[Eurox]

Im after a good recipe for a few curries takeaway style. Mainly Tikka masala and Vindaloo. I have tried making some at home with ones off the internet i can find but they dont seem to be the same, the ones from my local curry place is sauce like and yet the ones i make are almost like a paste and not at all like the local takeaway, anybody got any good recipes or tips? cheers

[merciasounds]

Restaurants make a 'base' sauce to which they add different spices and herbs to to make whatever particular curry is ordered. This is basically pureed onion with garlic and ginger fried in ghee, with added ground coriander and cumin, sometimes tomato puree, and salt. CaroGirl has also recommended two excellent books - google them on Amason Uk.

Books by the Curry Club are good too, you can order spices from them too. Good luck!!

[hammerman]

The best curry forum ever

http://www.cr0.co.uk/