Another stonking curry paste from Patak (Patak's Original Madras Curry Paste)

Member Name: Lucius86

Product:	Patak's Original Madras Curry Paste
Date:	01/06/09 (127 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Cheap, brilliant flavour, lasts quite a while.

Disadvantages: Could be too hot for some, not my personal favourite flavour but I knew this going in.

I can't think of many British people who do not like curry. Our national dish of fish & chips has certainly lost its identity over the last decade - and I'm all for it! Yes, fish may contain a lot of Omega 3 and is good for you, but curries just taste nicer - and there is so much more variety! Korma, Balti, Vindaloo...no matter what your taste buds like, there is a curry for you.

I am normally a Balti or a Korma man personally, but I decided to have a change on Saturday and opted for Patak's Madras Curry Paste. I love this brand of curry paste, so I had high expectations!

The product comes in a small 283g glass jar with a purple lid and label - all of Patak's products have a similar colour scheme, so you shouldn't be able to miss it. It goes for £1.36 in Sainsbury's right now, but it is sometimes on offer. The jar normally lasts me 10 portions.

The curry paste essentially marinades the meat slightly, and adds flavour to the sauce. I start off by cutting then frying the chicken until just going golden brown, then I put a tablespoonful of the paste in, added my veg (chopped onions, a few carrots and a few peas), then I threw in a can of chopped tomatoes and simmered it for 25 mins.

The end result was really nice - but I think I'm just a Balti man! It has a hot spice to it thanks to the chillis, which are not overpowering but are definitely noticeable! The cumin is also there, and it really does ooze through the chopped tomatoes to give an altogether more punchy taste compared to my usual tangy Balti.

This is another great curry paste by Patak - at the end of the day, I am getting the impression all of them are fantastic products - it's just a matter of personal choice which one you will like more.

Summary: A great curry paste, this time in just a different flavour!