Curry

[Marty11]

Does anyone have a recipe for an authentic Indian Madras

[SupaAbzyBall]

A 'Madras' isnt an 'Athentic' Indian dish! Its an anglo- indian one!

[SarCaustic]

SupaAbzyBall is right, a "madras" is not an authentic Indian dish. If you are looking for any authentic Indian recipes, you'll be hard pushed to find any. Firstly, you may not realise that a huge variety of food coming from many countries (like Pakistan and Bangladesh) is labelled under the category "Indian". Food in India varies widely around the country and also depends on who is cooking. Prior to the Mughal (muslim Turko-Mongol descendants) invasion of India, the country's mostly Hindu population was vegetarian, but the Mughal's brought with them a wide variety of herbs and spices and a whole new meat eating culture, which was promptly adopted by the Hindus. The Mughals lost power, the British took over. By the time India and Pakistan gained independence the descendants of the Mughals (to whom the rich culinary delights of modern "Indian" food could be accredited?) had long scattered in all directions. There is a wide variety of food from South Asia generally labelled as Indian, though it is widely acknowledged that the Mughal style food is the best. The problem with obtaining a recipe of any sort would be that, Asian food doesn't deal with recipes, all ingredients are used in the quantities needed and or to taste. You're best chances are finding an Asian family that makes Mughal style food.

[nickmo]

All true above, but try this: http://www.recipes4us.co.uk/Indian%20Section/lamb_madras___ht___indian__mc__6.htm or this one: http://www.recipelink.com/mf/3/8629

Pat Chapman is Mr Curry to some people - started the Curry Club and has a couple of books under his belt. Try this link to his Moghal lamb dish: http://www.patchapman.co.uk/page2.html?ew=0&get_the_categories=now&chosen_category=Recipes

[Creepy]

Try the Curry secret (book) by Kris Dillon - its a pretty close guide to anglo asian curries - as others have mentioned - there's no such thing, if you go to India - its far better there !

[issie]

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