Cook things in batches and freeze individual portions.
That way, you spend less time cooking, and you'll have a nice meal every night.

For indian food, I use this site as a point of reference.

www.curryhouse.co.uk/rsc/index.htm
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Fri 17 Feb 2012, 18:53, 1 reply, 14 years ago)

That's what I was also considering now I have a freezer
curries look good, but aren't they tricky?
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Fri 17 Feb 2012, 18:55, Reply)

Not really tricky, as long as you invest in all of the right herbs and spices.
And you cook it carefully so as not to burn them.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Fri 17 Feb 2012, 18:56, Reply)

I tend to cheat and buy a ready made sauce
but then jazz it up with a load of stuff. However, I did get a curry book for my birthday so I shall delve into that at some point.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Fri 17 Feb 2012, 18:57, Reply)

I don't like most of the stir-in sauces

( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Fri 17 Feb 2012, 19:00, Reply)

That's why I chuck a load of stuff in, really.
On their own they can be a bit bland but as a base for doing something with a bit more kick they're useful.

I've taken to adding roast potatoes and fresh mint to curries; it's fucking ace.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Fri 17 Feb 2012, 19:05, Reply)

in my world
herbs = oregano, spices = ginger and curry powder. Perhaps this is another area to improve on....I shall get a SPICE RACK!
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Fri 17 Feb 2012, 18:57, Reply)

If you have to buy all of the herbs and spices in one hit it'll be quite expensive.
But once you've got them, they'll last you ages.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Fri 17 Feb 2012, 18:59, Reply)

Basic herbs and spices are cheap as fuck in Aldi and the like, though.
Granted the range is limited but you can get the basics for less than 60p.

Also worth checking the reduced fresh herbs in Asda and the like. The amount of times I've picked up bunches of sage, basil, parsley and coriander and such for a couple of pence is staggering. Get 'em home, chop 'em up and freeze.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Fri 17 Feb 2012, 19:03, Reply)

Oh OK
I'll probably grow some too,
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Fri 17 Feb 2012, 19:05, Reply)