Pataks Curry Paste

AbbyG


Joined: 26/11/2007
Posts: 113

Message Posted:
10/02/2008 09:11

Has anyone ever seen jars of Pataks Curry Paste for sale anywhere in NC? If not will have to try and persuade my brother to bring some over from the UK as I’m having withdrawal symptoms for home cooked spicy food. (I don't have the knowledge to mix spices myself, need to buy ready made in jars!) Will definitely visit Jashans for a meal whilst in NC to temporarily fix my cravings but need some curry paste to bring back to Libya with me!! Am prepared to drive anywhere, infact would even go over the border if anyone knows of a place in Nicosia.

Cheers, Abby

glencoe


Joined: 01/02/2008
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
10/02/2008 10:32

Hi Abby,

Only place I know of is Orphanides, over the other side

lol

roversnan


Joined: 20/05/2007
Posts: 81

Message Posted:
10/02/2008 10:36

Hi



If you can't get any I live in England and will send you some if you are that desperate lol.



Lyn

Barrovian1



Joined: 16/11/2007
Posts: 95

Message Posted:
10/02/2008 11:05

Hi AbbyG



Were abouts is Jashans?



Rgds

Bob.

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
10/02/2008 11:50

hi abbyg , if you cant get your paste , i have an idiots proof recipe for curry given to me by an indian doctor who used to live next door , so it is authentic let me know if you want it .

shukria simbas

AbbyG


Joined: 26/11/2007
Posts: 113

Message Posted:
10/02/2008 12:44

Barrovian1:

Got the information about Jashans Restaurant on this forum, and my mouth is watering thinking about how I'm going to stuff myself with yummy food as soon as I get there!! The restaurant is near Karaoglanoglu and here's their website details:



http://www.jashanrestaurant.com/



Never even been to NC before but have a long list of restaurants (as recommended by C44 forum users, many thanks guys) that I'll be eating at with my brother during my up-coming viewing trip, and I KNOW I am going to put on weight, but what the hell!



Simbas:

Would love the 'idiot proof' recipe you've got for a curry. Can you send it to my e-mail address please. I'd be very grateful if it turns out tasting remotely authentic (really, I'm a useless cook, I even manage to mess up from a recipe!)



Glencoe:

Is Orphanides the name of a supermarket? And have you actually seen Pataks Curry Paste in stock? Seriously would go if I knew I could definitely get some there.



Roversnan:

Maybe you could start up a little business exporting Pataks Curry Paste over to Libya; I'd buy loads of the stuff. lol. Actually, I really don't want to ask my brother to bring some over from the UK because he'll complain about the likelihood of it leaking all over his clothes, even though I'd instruct him to double wrap each jar in a couple of plastic bags. I'd rather the inconvenience of driving a hundred miles out of my way than ask him to bring some over and listen to him complain about the smell, blah, blah, blah.

roversnan


Joined: 20/05/2007
Posts: 81

Message Posted:
10/02/2008 13:12

Just mail me if you want anything sending, I really don't mind at all.



Lyn

Barrovian1



Joined: 16/11/2007
Posts: 95

Message Posted:
10/02/2008 13:32

AbbyG



Thanks for the info on Jashans, we will try it out at the end of the month when we come over, it looks a nice place, with a good menu.



Cheers

Bob.

AbbyG


Joined: 26/11/2007
Posts: 113

Message Posted:
10/02/2008 13:51

Lyn: thanks so much for the offer, depending on how desperate I get I may well take you up on this!!



Bob: I agree, it looks lush, and all the comments I've read about the restaurant were very complimentary, so I hope neither of us will be disappointed! Will post my comments once I've eaten there ....

JamesB


Joined: 07/02/2007
Posts: 450

Message Posted:
10/02/2008 14:44

Hi Abby, I can reccomend Jashans, been lots. The owner, Riaz now has Oleanders on the same road and I think he has moved some of Jashans chefs there too. But I'm sure he wont let the quality drop!

gooligan


Joined: 30/01/2007
Posts: 1591

Message Posted:
10/02/2008 14:56

They sell it at Bellfoods and Tempo or at least the used to.

simma



Joined: 03/02/2008
Posts: 346

Message Posted:
10/02/2008 17:57

I wouldn't mind that recepe simbas

glencoe


Joined: 01/02/2008
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
10/02/2008 18:37

Orphanides is the name of a supermarket in the south side of Lefkosa, Bells used to sell it spasmodically and as Gooligan says worth a try - never seen it in Tempo though

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
10/02/2008 22:18

Hi I'm sure I've seen it in Supreme (opposite Lemon Tree restaurant). Also I'm sure Happy Valley restaurant (Seamus O'Mally's) is also owned by Jashans.

Karen

Nglbarnes



Joined: 08/02/2008
Posts: 89

Message Posted:
11/02/2008 11:04

Abbyg

if you are really desperate we are out on 17th feb for a week to our villa in Alsancak so could bring you some out?

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
11/02/2008 12:15

abbyg can you let me know if you got the recipe via e-mail

many thanks pat

AbbyG


Joined: 26/11/2007
Posts: 113

Message Posted:
11/02/2008 12:52

simbas:

Many thanks Pat, got the recipe you e-mailed. Will give it a try, but will have to wait until I've bought the individual spices. Will let you know how I get on.



Nglbarnes:

Will contact you off-board.



To all of you who have responded re supermarkets that stock (ed) the paste, many thanks for your suggestions, will drive around and see what I can find.



JamesB:

Will also try Oleanders as it's run by the same guy. Thanks for the info.

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
11/02/2008 13:20

AbbyG

Just a point to note. We planned to go to Oleanders beginning of last week with some friends but it wasn't open. We went to Jashans for a meal instead and they told us it was due to open shortly.

Karen

AbbyG


Joined: 26/11/2007
Posts: 113

Message Posted:
11/02/2008 13:47

Thanks orangekazzie. Good to know that if one restaurant is closed at least the other is open!

turbo


Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 833

Message Posted:
11/02/2008 14:26

Simbas, I would be interested in your recipe too, if you can email it to me please, thanks in advance.



Also, is the Courtyard still open, I remember having a curry there it was the best.



turboturk@aol.com

Nglbarnes



Joined: 08/02/2008
Posts: 89

Message Posted:
13/02/2008 02:35

2 x paste procured.

handover to take place 23rd feb at a secret location

( dont want you all turning up it will cost a fortune in coffees lol)

case closed



never thought I would be a mule LOL

AbbyG


Joined: 26/11/2007
Posts: 113

Message Posted:
13/02/2008 09:04

Nglbarnes:

Thanks for keeping the handover location a secret!! Am very happy that you have agreed to be a mule on my behalf. Just don't mention you are carrying these for me when you get to the airport - I don't want any security people putting their grubby fingers in my curry paste!! See you on the 23rd, and once again, thanks.

Abby

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
13/02/2008 09:08

Tempos stock a large range of Pataks jars.

bankadan


Joined: 14/12/2007
Posts: 979

Message Posted:
13/02/2008 09:18

Please could you post the curry recipe?

AbbyG


Joined: 26/11/2007
Posts: 113

Message Posted:
13/02/2008 09:36

I'm sure Pat won't mind me posting this recipe as it seems to be a very popular request!!



Ingredients

1lb of beef,lamb,pork ,fish ,shellfish or vegetables

4tbs of oil

2 large onions finely chopped

4 cloves of garlic chopped

1 large tsp of ground turmeric

Tip of ground ginger

2 heaped tbs of ground curry powder of choice or to taste

2 tsp of ground garam masala

Half a tube of tomato puree

2 cups of water

Bunch of coriander

Salt to taste



Method

Heat oil in saucepan

Add diced meat quite small

Cook meat until cooked and remove from the pan

There should be at this stage some meat bits caramelised at the bottom of your pan along with some oil

Add onions and garlic to the oil and cook for a few mins ,now add curry powder,turmeric and ginger, cook for a few mins .add puree and mix together until blended together , add the water slowly and cook until sauce thickens then simmer for 30mins at this point you can add more water if needed also add half the bunch of coriander stalks as well { more flavour will be infused } when cooking complete add the meat back to the pan ,stir in garam masala cook for a few more mins . add more water again if you require add the remaining coriander and that is it . if you cook a fish or shellfish curry, make the sauce first when complete then add the fish then garam masala



TimothyCadman: Thanks, will be driving round checking out all the supermarkets suggested. Will probably end up going back to Libya with a suitcase full of the stuff. Pity we can't put glass jars in our hand luggage anymore!



Cheers, Abby

Wobble


Joined: 14/02/2008
Posts: 10

Message Posted:
14/02/2008 14:51

Hi



Yes, i have seen too Pataks at Tempo and also be careful about Indian restaurants!



Have fun

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
14/02/2008 15:01

Jars of Pataks at Tempos are 6.90TL to 7.90TL. Cheaper by 1TL than Bells.

AbbyG


Joined: 26/11/2007
Posts: 113

Message Posted:
14/02/2008 15:17

Thanks everyone. Looks like I'll be able to buy loads of jars - pity my luggage allowance is only 20 kilos, and the paste comes in glass jars!! Will head straight for Tempo, once I find out exactly where it is!

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
15/02/2008 10:31

Tempo:



On the Girne to Lapta Road at Karaoglanoglu, on the right 500 metres passed the GAU turning or 100 metres passed Fatisa Supermarket, on the left, coming from Lapta. You really can't miss it a great big red and blue sign marks the supermarket.

AbbyG


Joined: 26/11/2007
Posts: 113

Message Posted:
17/02/2008 11:07

TimothyCadman:

Many thanks for the directions!

Abby

Tiggy


Joined: 25/07/2007
Posts: 1994

Message Posted:
17/02/2008 12:16

And don't forget to put the bog roll in the freezer for later on!

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
17/02/2008 12:22

tiggy , trust you to lower the tone !!

have a good sunday , simbas

AbbyG


Joined: 26/11/2007
Posts: 113

Message Posted:
17/02/2008 14:52

Tiggy:

Thanks for that, I needed a good laugh because I've had a s**t day in work today, excuse the pun!!!!!

Abby

Tiggy


Joined: 25/07/2007
Posts: 1994

Message Posted:
17/02/2008 15:02

Ladies....my pleasure.



Makes me also think of the Johhny Cash lyrics........ " A burning ring of fire"



be careful !!



LOL as the great uturk would say.

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
08/03/2008 15:13

Hi jonathan , bringing the recipe for the curry forward as requested , saves me typing it out again see message 25

hope you like it , regards , pat

SaraP


Joined: 30/04/2008
Posts: 295

Message Posted:
30/04/2008 10:30

Hi. You can get Pataks paste in Tempo Supermarket.

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
30/04/2008 10:32

Yes, they do a full range. Some jars are available in Bells and Lemar.

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
30/04/2008 10:43

Glad you got your Pathaks paste & recipe, but you can't beat fresh

individual spices for taste when making Indian food & they are also

available in most supermarkets around Girne. Even fresh ginger, essential

can be got I hear on this website. (Was married 18 years to an Indian & he

taught me) I have plenty of recipes including ones from India.

cruggs


Joined: 06/04/2008
Posts: 498

Message Posted:
30/04/2008 13:35

hi simbas. what happend to the indian doctor that used to live next door!!!

AndyP



Joined: 18/04/2008
Posts: 517

Message Posted:
30/04/2008 16:18

Hi phylray



Where can you get the fresh ginger?



Has anyone seen swede for sale in the north?

jokers2theright


Joined: 18/02/2008
Posts: 174

Message Posted:
30/04/2008 16:32

Not seen swedes or parsnips in the north. Ginger may be available for short periods. Try growing your own.



Growing your own ginger



Things You’ll Need:



• Ginger root



• Toothpicks



• Drinking glass



• Flower pot



• Potting soil



Indoor Potted Plant



Step 1:



Find and purchase a firm, fresh, healthy ginger root from a health food store or a regular grocery store.



Step 2:



Cut a two inch piece of the ginger root. Stick wooden toothpicks in the root on both sides of it so that the toothpicks suspend the ginger root horizontally on the rim of a drinking glass.



Step 3:



Fill the drinking glass with water until the root is submerged in the water about a third of the way up.



Step 4:



Remove the ginger root from the glass when roots have sprouted and grown about an inch in length.



Step 5:



Fill a pot that has the surface of at least four times the size of the root with a good quality, moist potting soil about three quarters of the way full. The pot must have drainage holes in the bottom.



Step 6:



Place the root flat in the soil and cover it with about an inch of potting soil. Water the plant regularly without saturating the soil.



Step 7:



Place your plant in a sunny place. When the root begins to sprout, move it to an area that gets a lot of indirect sunlight.



For Transport to a Garden



Step 1:



Follow Steps 1 to 4 in Section 1.



Step 2:



Plant the ginger root in a pot with rich, moist potting soil. Cover the pot with a plastic bag and put the pot onto a sunny windowsill.



Step 3:



Remove the plastic bag as soon as you see the shoots appear from the root.



Step 4:



Plant the sprouted ginger root into the garden after the chance of frost has passed for the season.



Step 5:



Water the plant regularly without saturating the soil.







From internet search

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
30/04/2008 16:40

Swedes and Parnips are available frozen from Bells Food Sevice at Karaoglanoglu

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
30/04/2008 17:19

Fresh ginger There was an email under another thread from man who has the Turkish Delight shop top of main street in Kyrenia & he says he has it but haven't been there yet - will try when I go out in 10 days time as usually cook a curry for friends.

Kantara


Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 661

Message Posted:
30/04/2008 18:07

Just went there three time - unfortunalety no fresh ginger..

But I should try it again next week.



Insallah....

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
01/05/2008 01:03

Will just have to bring some out & then try to grow it as recipe kindly given.

Kantara


Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 661

Message Posted:
05/05/2008 10:01

Unfortunately no fresh ginger on our side.

Crossed the border on Saturday in Lefkosa and bought in the South.



Very nice border.

Kantara