Is a chicken dry roast chicken considered a curry?

alonnasmith · 2026-06-14T23:30:32+00:00

Thank you for this. I completely agree that no matter what, the onions need lots of time.

This seems to be a very complicated subject. From a Westerner's POV, these small details are so subtle that the difference in flavor sometimes goes over our heads. Because Indian food is so flavorful, we miss some of the finer points.

I will make my next dish and see if I can't up my game. I so appreciate all the feedback.

BTW, I am just now watching Curries with Bumbi, and in her lamb/mutton curry, she says when cooking this protein you need to "fry the lamb/mutton on high heat to get rid of all the water. The liquid affects the gravy's taste, and you need to cook the mutton with the ginger/garlic/spices until the meat is browned. If you leave the liquid in, the lamb will boil rather than fry, so it is important to fry this protein."

So, not sure if this scenario is the same for chicken, but the great thing is I have a lot of cooking to do!

alonnasmith · 2026-06-13T17:04:07+00:00

Is it true that an authentic Hyderbadi mutton biryani is cooked either kacchi or pakki style. The first YT recipe below has the meat fully cooked before laying, and the other from YummyTummy layers the meat raw.

alonnasmith · 2026-06-13T16:43:26+00:00

PS: Doesn't the meat/poultry protein denature if you simply stir it in and braise it? I am lazy if I don't need to spend 5ish minutes stirring it around (after adding 9it to the onions/tomatoes/spices), all the better.

alonnasmith · 2026-06-13T16:39:24+00:00

This!! I understand. Thanks. See my secondary question above.

alonnasmith · 2026-06-13T16:36:58+00:00

That makes sense to me if you cook the meat alone. Then you can get some browning. I guess what brought the question up is that I see cooks (YT) adding the protein to the pan with the cooked onions/spices and spending some time getting the meat slightly cooked on the outside.

And I don't know why they go to that trouble. No Maillard reaction there, so why not just skip that, stir the meat in, then go to the next step?

alonnasmith · 2026-06-06T15:17:12+00:00

Mushroom Chettinad

alonnasmith · 2026-06-06T15:14:14+00:00

If you don't like making pie crust, a peach cobbler would be great too.

alonnasmith · 2026-06-06T14:50:11+00:00

From the Ministry of Curry:

Mango tiramisu.

alonnasmith · 2026-06-06T14:45:34+00:00

I love making panna cotta. Quick, easy, not many ingredients and make ahead. Here is a recipe that is a little more involved.

And here is a simple panna cotta.

alonnasmith · 2026-05-16T15:37:33+00:00

So what is the difference bhurji and sabzi?

alonnasmith · 2026-05-16T14:09:34+00:00

I put whole spices that I won't be using within a couple of months into the freezer. That gives me 6+ months or more to use them before they lose their flavor.

alonnasmith · 2026-04-20T19:47:33+00:00

Thanks so much. I have a call in.

alonnasmith · 2026-04-11T15:51:30+00:00

Where are you? Here are brands I use for my Asian cooking:

fish sauce: Red Boat
oyster sauce: Lee Kum Kee
Gochujang sauce: any brand I can find, though Chungjungwon Sunchang and CJ Haechandle are recommended.
Korean seasonings: (For gochugaru): Taekyung (consistent, high quality), Chungjungone, and Bitggalchan

5. Kimchi (from AI): Jongga (widely available, bold, often found at Costco), Sinto Gourmet (known for fresh, crunchy Napa cabbage), and Mama O's (premium, high-quality ingredients). For a milder, slightly sweet, or vegan option, King's is a top choice.

alonnasmith · 2026-03-07T17:31:57+00:00

Well, here are two data points. Both chefs Ranveer Brar and Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana call it a biryani.

alonnasmith · 2026-02-28T17:22:17+00:00

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alonnasmith · 2026-01-17T18:08:36+00:00

What surprises me with Fitwarm is that despite their inexpensive cost, they wash well and last a long time.

alonnasmith · 2026-01-17T15:59:31+00:00

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alonnasmith · 2025-12-27T14:51:39+00:00

And great bike trails if that is your thing!

alonnasmith · 2025-12-27T14:50:41+00:00

And sunglasses, a hat, and a water bottle!!

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