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If you've not heard of them yet, check out rafis: http://www.spicebox.co.uk/

They do mail order curry packs which will make up 1Kg of superb, authentic curry for about £4.00 + your meat cost. That's enough for 4-6 servings and you can freeze it if you only need a few servings at a time.

The packs have got all spices and fats you need, plus some dried fried onions - you just add some coconut milk, water or tin of tomatoes and then the bulk (can be potatoes etc. for veggies).

Great curries at home.


 
Posted : 23/07/2009 7:27 am
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Or alternatively, if you live in a vibrant multicultural area, go to the local supermarket and buy things there 😉


 
Posted : 23/07/2009 7:29 am
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multicultural

thats northern for "sheep live here too" isnt it?


 
Posted : 23/07/2009 7:32 am
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Why are multicultural areas always described as "vibrant"?

I live in a dreary multicultral area.


 
Posted : 23/07/2009 7:49 am
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They are excellent- I stock up everytime I go and visit me mum in York.


 
Posted : 23/07/2009 7:52 am
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brant you live in Todmorden!

Stoner, reread it. It doesnt read very apertising. Almost like cupofsoup? 😕


 
Posted : 23/07/2009 7:54 am
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brant you live in Todmorden!

I live in WALSDEN darling.

Nice curry ingredient shops in Rochdale, or Bradford, or Manchester (the Wing Yip store is ace).


 
Posted : 23/07/2009 8:01 am
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hora - about as far from cupasoup as possible.

When they arrive you freeze the packs as they are fresh mixes.


 
Posted : 23/07/2009 8:03 am
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I know I know. Stoner I wasnt declaring infatarda on your recommendation. Just the way it read to me 😉

http://www.ukpubfinder.com/pub/44330 Looks a nice booza'!


 
Posted : 23/07/2009 8:14 am
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Just make your own curries. Much quicker than waiting for the postie to deliver your meal...


 
Posted : 23/07/2009 8:56 am
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I live in vibrant multicultural Wolverhampton!

Just gotta pop down the road, got everything I need! 🙂


 
Posted : 23/07/2009 9:28 am
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2nd what Brant said. Wing Yip is excellent, and cheap too!


 
Posted : 23/07/2009 9:34 am
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Much more fun to grind your own spices and sauces.


 
Posted : 23/07/2009 10:09 am
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I've lived in York for the last 8 years and not tried Rafi's once! It's only a 5 minute walk from where I live at the moment so I've got no excuse. As I'm leaving York in September it'll go on my list of things to do before I go.

Where's this Wing Yip place in Manchester? I'll be moving there...


 
Posted : 23/07/2009 10:16 am
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I live in WALSDEN darling.

My little lad keeps dragging me to Walsden, to Gordon Riggs, to look at the rows and rows of bizarre fish!! And the Chameleons with their 7 day guarantee!!!

But i agree that local stores have the best things for making your 'international' dishes. Apna Bazaar on Queens Rd in Halifax should be visited!!


 
Posted : 23/07/2009 10:22 am
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My little lad keeps dragging me to Walsden, to Gordon Riggs, to look at the rows and rows of bizarre fish!! And the Chameleons with their 7 day guarantee!!!

Gordon Riggs? No. You are mistaken. That's the Zoo.

😉


 
Posted : 23/07/2009 10:23 am
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I think my lad thinks it is a zoo!! I also think he likes going up the valley cos that means a train ride, and that means a walk past Sowerby Bridge sweet emporium, they prob sell every sweet you ever remember as a kid!! That sounds like an ad doesn't it? but i am in no way associated with them at all!!


 
Posted : 23/07/2009 10:29 am
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brant, try this place next time you go shopping for ingredients/dual purpose:

http://www.restaurant-guide.com/ocean-treasure.htm


 
Posted : 23/07/2009 10:30 am
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as the rafi's van is parked on my street everynight i assume the owner is one of my neighbours. never been, but heard it's very good indeed.


 
Posted : 23/07/2009 10:31 am
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"Why are multicultural areas always described as "vibrant"?

I live in a dreary multicultral area."

I prefer to refer to it as a multi segregated area.

Anyhow back to the point...why not just buy your own ingredients? £4 is alot of money just for the basic sauce!


 
Posted : 23/07/2009 12:41 pm
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its not really a "sauce".

its a combination of all of the odd spices that you'd never find prepared as for a really good curry house.

Try it.


 
Posted : 23/07/2009 12:44 pm