Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I've been frustrated with the crappy attempts at Indian food, specifically the snacks, that are available in Japan, so I decided to make some of my favourite ones myself, Onion Bhajis....well it was Onion and Red pepper Bhajis, they were LUSH!! I ate them with some Chicken madras and washed down with Ice cold Sapporo There's also a place next to Ueno Station that does a great Samosa, really big with a great chilli sauce for about 300 yen IIRC. Anyone else take the plunge and try to make their favourite Indian (or other) food that isn't done well over here? Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 No need as national azabu is just round the corner. Or I can go to T-side in Kamakura, Sitar in Yokohama or a new curry place in Futamatagawa. I have made tandoori chicken, saag aloo and also bombay potato at home, along with raita and onion salad too. naan bread is pretty easy too. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 T-side....where is that? Good stuff is it? There is an ok place in Fujisawa, curries are good but the snacks are crap. Their naan bread is good though Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Do you know the main road that leads down to tsugauoka hachinmangu? Just after the hato sable and wood shop, there is a small road on the left. Go down there, and its on the left. Or look here - http://www.kamakura-t-side.com/access Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 ah ok, I know the area. Must have a nosy down there sometime Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 One of the best curries I have ever had in Japan. Mooneys (sic) in da fuj sucks big time in comparison. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 ps those bhajis look damned tasty. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 Mooneys? Wheres that? I go to Sea Mumbai out the North exit of the station, beside the main Post Office. Like I said, good for curries and naan but crap for starters etc. The one opposite Ito Yokado is crud, Maharajah's is ok but not great and the other North exit one isn't worth the breath of walking up the stairs I'll def have to try out this place in Kamakura Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 That looks really great TB Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Tell us how you made the bhajis will ya? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 its really easy, whip up a batch of thick batter, I only used flour and water, add whatever spice you want....I used curry powder, cumin powder a bit of paprika, a bit of cinnamon and a spoonful of Tandoori paste. Chop the onion and red pepper up into thick strips, mix into the batter. Make sure that the onion and pepper is thickly coated with batter, use a ladel or a spoon (depending on how big you want them) and then drop them into the hot pan of oil. The recipe I looked at online mentioned using mustard oil for best results but I just used canola oil Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I had my first UK curry in years when I went back in the summer, and although it was imperative that I wake up refreshed the next morning, I didn't get a wink of sleep from going to the toilet and rearranging the bed covers when the farts kept blowing them off. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Ah the aftermath of a fine Indian. Part of the package unfortunately. But it's worth it. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Sort of. At the time. Pity the people around you though. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 At least two visits to the Indian over summer. A must. That looks mighty fine does that Tubby. Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 How is your "morning after" going, Tubby? Link to post Share on other sites
cheeseman 1 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I like Indian food, even if they don't really do cheese well at all. Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 The curry looks good too. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 Originally Posted By: brit-gob How is your "morning after" going, Tubby? actually pretty wind-free....I'm quite surprised! There were a few spicy flavoured drafts going about before bed last night though! I cgeated with the curry and used Madras sauce from Tesco's Finest Range.....it was damn fine! Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Looks very good Tubby! Is that sauce from the Tescos you've talked about in Japan? If so, what's the damage? You can get a couple of similar things in the Kaldi import shops that are in lots of shopping malls, but about 550 yen a bottle. I brought back a bottle of lime pickle this time. I've never seen it in Japan. Couldn't find it online either. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 Yeah the sauce comes from my local Tesco Supermarket in Japan. Can't remember how much but I think it was around 3-400 yen. Large can of baked beans is 200 yen. Link to post Share on other sites
Queen of Chiba 0 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 If only that was in front of me now. Good going tubby b Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Thanks man! Do they only do Madras, or are there other ones? My missus and kids won't eat hot curries. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 There is also Korma and Tikka Masala, but this Madras is quite mild actually. Add a healthy dollop of plain yoghurt to cool it if you can't find the other curries Link to post Share on other sites
blinkin'ek 0 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 A week tomorrow, I'll be having a real proper Indian. In the Midlands, England. Link to post Share on other sites
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