Not quite Brick Lane (Patak's Original Madras Curry Paste)

Member Name: kjmccabe

Product:	Patak's Original Madras Curry Paste
Date:	01/11/09 (33 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Tasty Enough and Cheaper than ordering in

Disadvantages: Not a strong curry taste

Took a fancying for a curry tonight and as I am trying to save the pennies, decided to go to the supermarket and get a jar rather than order one in. The options at Sainsburys Local were pretty slim so came home with this.

It is easy enough to make, simply cook some of the paste in oil to cook the spices, add vegtables (or meat if you wish) and then add a thin of chopped tomatos and some cream and your curry is ready in about 20 minutes.

As far as jars of curry paste go this one is OK, not as good as if it was made from scratch but you have to expect that. I found this curry medium in terms of spiciness even though it does say hot on the jar, however I suppose you can cook it to taste by adding more or less cream to taste. One thing I did notice however, was that it didnt have a strong 'curry taste', yes it was tomato based and I did add lots of veg, but i did feel that there was something missing in it. All in all though, its not bad if youre after a bit of spice!

It is pretty good value at under £2 for the jar, which Im guessing would probably last for about 4 curries for 2 people! Think this one is a handy thing to have in the fridge, but next time I get a craving, I might splash out and order in.

Summary: Handy to have in the fridge