The MOST COMMON Mistakes when Making a Curry (ft. Karan Gokani from Hoppers) | Sorted Food
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- With so many different methods and ingredients out there, making any tasty curry can be tricky for the novice home cook. That’s why we’ve roped in our good friend and Director of Hoppers restaurant, Karan, to come in and show our normals how it’s done. Get ready for a Sri Lankan curry masterclass with a Sorted twist!
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Karan is absolutely amazing on camera, so so charismatic. Gotta bring him back for a chef skills battle
We're so glad you like him.... and his food is 👌👌👌
He seemed a good fit with the guys. Similar sense of humour too.
Completely agree.
He is lovely and so informative! Very glad to see these professional judges who are obviously there to promote their businesses, but also there to educate.
yeah, he was awesome. Very informative, natural teacher
For a non like TH-camr, Karan had some really good screen presence. Didn't stammer on his words a lot and never felt awkward in a conversation. Definitely one of the better guests you guys have had.
And he didn't comment while they were making their dish, he kept that for after they were done
I'll bet he's taught a fair few "class style" lessons through the years, that's generally how I see teachers act, they let you go and only stop you if you're going to really mess up.
What's wrong with a stammer? For some of us it's something we can't avoid
@@borandiUK Nervousness isn't a medical condition bro. If you're stammering it's because you lack the confidence or charisma.
@@Toastybees stammering isn't caused by nervousness, lack of charisma or confidence
Haha, I don't know if that "blooper" at the end was staged or not but Barry's face & tone of voice was a peach.
Karan has good screen presence, very relaxed in front of the camera, would be good to see him back as a guest again. Was great to see him build the curry the way he did.
Despite Baz's efforts to "Help".
I'd wager it's not staged, but that Ebbers has deliberately gone for the OTT innuendo and then Baz has played up to it because they know how to please their audience!
Barry’s face during the blooper off cut thing has got to be one of my favourite parts of the entire video.
Haha, his face was classic.
He was horrified and I felt it... 😳
@@janmay3901 "He shouldn't have said that. He should NOT have said that."
"We're rolling..." as if it mattered to Ebbers in the slightest.
Barry’s look of pure horror when Ben says “same thing as when you wrestle - you oil up so you don’t stick”😆 Epic moment
😂😂😂😂 we are rolling……. 🙄
The things Ebbers can say with a perfectly straight face...
They're definitely thinking: Does Ebbers want to wrestle us greco-roman style right now?
And which olive oil is the best to rub yourself in for this type of activity?
thats very random
Barry looks so disturbed by that comment loll
The “Holy hell, what have they done?” look in Karan’s eyes at 5:01 is the only time you can see behind his cool demeanor.
I love when Karan said that he learnt to make a curry from the channel. SHOTS FIRED!
Hehe, yes and everyone fell for it for a second 😂
He was pretty smooth dropping that in 😅
Karan seems like such a lovely guy. Also, this video genuinely was very helpful!
We're glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching!
Got to say guys - this format is a winner. So much theory & practical info in one video.
- You help us by summarising the 3 main mistakes people make with a dish
- normals cooking on their own with no interruptions from chefs (to show real life)
- then pro chef doing & explaining it step-by-step, with each normal helping
- then a recap re the mistakes & tips
- then a leftovers recipe
Just LOVE this approach in addition to the other video concepts. It’s like Ben’s ‘like a chef’ short fri videos, but with you all. Can’t wait for the next one...
Yeah this could be a new video concept
"Our three common mistakes" holy hell Ebbers
He's throwing the shade. haha.
Did you google en passant?
@@SortedFood That wasn't shade, that was pulling out the blowtorch!
@@Reyn_Roadstorm to blister up a pepper
I felt that one from here 😭
Sorted bringing in experts for the videos are amazing because you pick up so many tips. Great job👏
We're glad you like this format :)
Just watched this with my 6 year old daughter, she then wanted to watch more so we've just ended up in a pass it on marathon. It becomes Barry's turn and She's just announced "Opps Barry again" in the most deadpan voice I've ever heard and all I could do was laugh.
She’s a comedic genius in the making XD
I recommend making some of the recipes with her, if you ever get the time. Cooking is an excellent way to bond with your kids
I love that Ben and Karan refrained from saying ANYTHING while the (un)Holy Trio made their meal first ^*^
Can we get a pass it on where you all go in alphabetical order but you roll a dice to find out how long you cook for. It just keeps repeating up to a certain time limit
Most common Currie mistake: leaving.
Letting him leave...
this has no right being this painful
Too soon! Too soon!!!
what happened
@@L4C3-L4 He took another job in order to continue to grow as a chef.
What a laid back and kind expert! I liked him :)
Karan is amazing.... fantastic chef too!
This video should be: The Spaff does what he wants and Mike screams with Barry looking aghast 😂
& Ben does innuendos at the end.
@@lewismaddock1654 That is a given at this point lol
Looking through the comments, Karan racked up a following quick lol. If you bring him and James back in the same episode, you'll probably break the internet.
I eat curry twice a day (being bangali) but I'm really excited to see this version of a curry. Love the representation of South asian culture and food. Would love to see even more of Sri Lanka and other places from South asia shown❤
Brother it's not South Asian to be specific, more like South Indian-Sri Lankan (food is almost the same here), I've lived in Pondicherry for last three years and this year just moved to Chennai and I can assure you he made Kothu paratha and Kerala Chicken Curry (that's how similar the culture is).
@@sudippaul2876 I understand what you're saying! Different regions in South asia have their own specialties. That is why I said I would want to see even more shown of the different regions. But its cool to know that the food is similar in South India and Sri Lanka. What else do they have in common?
@@saiquatabassum6321 Culturally a lot similar I assume, even Srilankan people can speak Tamil I guess.
Whatever, but the difference of food and culture between Bangalis and South Indians (Tamil, Telegu, Malayali all are significantly different than each other though) is very huge.
@@sudippaul2876 it truly is. They are all wonderful in their own ways but unfortunately westerners lump it all together into one cuisine and end up missing out on a whole lot we all have to offer
Wow, Karan broke it down so well. I am Sri Lankan but learnt to cook mostly on my own. The step of "cook till the oil seperates"? That took me several years to understand. In the beginning I used to stop the process too early and later on ended up using too little oil. I am a little envious that this "hard earned" knowledge was dropped in within two sentences,😆 So very well done.
Good teachers are worth more than gold.
I assume the main mistake is just using that one old curry powder in your cupboard for every curry instead of roasting and grinding different mixes of spices yourself?
Or you can buy the pre mixed spice blends. If you like using the same powder each time, then that's fine, but if you want to experiment a bit, then pre blended or mixing your own is a great way to do so.
@@SortedFood or use Brussels sprouts dust
Its not a mistake per se. As someone who eats curry multiple times a day and has cooked it multiple times... I can tell you that you can do both. My mother makes a paste of ginger, onion and garlic and puts it in the freezer, using different amounts of it in different curries. If you have the basic blended spices.. red chilli, turmeric, cardamom, coriander etc. You can just use different amounts of it and have good results. Yes, if you blend it yourself it will affect the taste and it'll taste really good too but it takes quite a bit of effort. My mother blends cardamom and cinnamon into a powder rather than buying the powder versions because she prefers the taste of that.
Tldr, you can do both and be fine
Indian here. You just need one good mix of spices. My mom does one load of spice paste to be used for a week at one time. It has garlic, turmeric, red chili, cumin and coriander with a little water and keeps it in the fridge. She uses this mix for most things she makes during the week. Occasionally she will add some ginger but everything tastes different. I would recommend buy several packets of kitchen king spice mix and keep it.
Why do I have a feeling that Ben responded here? 😂😂😂
I love the sortedfood Apron....
And Mike wearing the yellow shirt and blue apron on... He looks like a Minion 😍
How about having one of those cooking battles, but hear me out: with ben and an external chef. Let Ebbers show off a bit and have two fantastic dishes. Maybe make it a themed cook off, give the external chef a budget, or give Ebbers one. Who knows, i just would love to see Ben get challanged a bit from time to time.
I love that idea
Karan feels like hes been doing TH-cam video for as long as you guys. What a great and genuine Person he is in front of the Cam. This was a pleasure to watch!
The MOST COMMON Mistakes when Making a James Currie
(sorry not sorry)
Letting him leave is the most common mistake. :(
Number one: Not having the last name Currie
Not making a James Currie.
This man is a professional, I dont just mean his culinary skills. What an amazing presence on camera! Would make for an excellent reoccurring guest / judge
THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I'VE SEEN SOMEONE ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS NO CURRY POWDER IN INDIA
Oh I'm so happy!
Right!! **does happy dance** I hate when Indian chefs never that misconception!!
A Friday upload? What have we done to deserve this honour? 😯
Everyone in the comments section is being so respectful. I'm going there. Karan is a fox and his accent is 🔥🔥🔥 Also, he imparted so much valuable advice 👏👏👏
Yes! I didn't like to feel like I was objectifying him, but he's definitely 🔥 That said, some of that 🔥 probably also came from his presence, knowledge, and general likability (and his accent!) :)
He is so fine. And his voice... Ugh. So nice. He better come back to sorted.
Karan's tips on all the different elements were so helpful - why the tomato skin doesn't break down, the separation of the oil and veg, the onion and garlic tips, etc. Great info for home cooks!
Anyone else miss fridge cam and dad joke of the week?
What do you call a frog that's illegally parked? TOAD
@@janmay3901 thank you. 😊
@@janmay3901 Nice! 😄
Why couldn't the strings ever win?
They could only tie. 🙃
@@janmay3901 😂
Don't think I heard the dude even mentions the word "authentic" when talking about curries. The dude is definitely an expert. As someone who grew up eating a huge variety of curries that originated from different regions, every time I hear a "chef" talks about making "authentic" curries makes me cringe. The dude talks bout all the variations of curries just from India and Sri Lanka alone and did not discount the curry made by the normal as not being "authentic" curry or a failure of a curry.
Most common Curry mistakes?
Him not being on Sorted anymore!
I’ve literally been waiting for this ever since you first posted it on your Instagram!!! All the love from Sri Lanka ❤️❤️
Did the video live up to your expectations being Sri Lankan?
@@SortedFood YESSSS ABSOLUTELY!!
@@SortedFood absolutely,, well done guys.
@@SortedFood Same! Thanks for highlighting our amazing food culture properly!
@@SortedFood YES
As a Sri Lankan that's been watching Sorted for years (still remember the Kotthu roti big night in which I loved!), this was an awesome video to see! Would love to see Karan judge a battle as well, he seems like a really good guy! Big love from Sri Lanka! 💛
Hello fellow Sri Lankan Sorted fan
This is was such a joy to watch! Loved Karan's personality too!
I didn't. Prefer James or just them 4 - they should just hire another dude. The fact that he let the curry beside him get burnt for so long is a slight on his character, he is just unaware of it and not tactful. The problem with the 'guest' chefs and what I hate about daytime viewing is that nobody actually criticizes the dishes to make them better, it's shit and boring, at least Barry tried. Fair play, Baz.
It's my opinion folks, no need to send me to oblivion.
@@dizzydazed8055 The whole premise of this episode was showing the boys how they could have done better though? Is that not the perfect constructive criticism? Karan was also great in front of the camera, super informative, and his humour meshed well with the usual cast.
I'm aware that it's just your opinion, but I'm baffled as to how you came to such a strangely vacuous opinion.
@@jolliv @Jordan Ollivier it's not vacuous. When you watch someone sit about and kiss roses over their own technique whilst watching a pan burn and then see the boys lick sweet his lassi juices without ribbing or acknowledging the actual advantages and disadvantages between the two dishes. It sucks. Proper cooking is lost on these 'guest' chefs and just a glorified ad for their persona. You could see Mike grimace when Barry was talking when tasting the two dishes side by side and then he was like 'THAT'S FANTASTIC'. It's boring. I'm just commenting on these guests chefs after that disastrous Mr. Roger.
These guys were supposed to be honest, not a daytime tv suck off.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂OMG Jamie's and Barry's faces in the blooper. I can't stop laughing.
This was brilliant thanks guys and Karan. Also a nice surprise having a Friday video.
Ben have you thought of maybe doing a few videos of how many ways you cook/use Zucchinis if you have a glut from them over producing in your garden? I was thinking like zucchini pickles and maybe a stuffed baked zucchini "boat"
Zucchini noodles, Zucchini mini pizzas, Zucchini ribbon salad, Zucchini stir fry
@@janmay3901 Thanks. I make Zucchini and bacon soup at times.
Zucchini muffins with chocolate, Zucchini ribbons in tomato sauce, Zucchini noodles and meat/sausage
@@janmay3901 I would skip the chocy and use bacon. Not a fan of chocolate 😁 Thanks Jan
The most common mistake I see people make with curry is following a recipe from India when what they really want to make is British Indian curry. They are completely different cuisines. Chicken tikka masala doesn't exist in India, and even the dishes which do share the same name use different spices and textures and levels of sweetness.
Actually chicken tikka masala is on the menu of most restaurants in India... It's a very common dish..
@@xxxrazorsharpxxx yes but the actual dish is way different in taste and spices as the original comment said.
Yep. Anglo curries, I call them.
Who rember when they was Brussels sprouts dust?
not at all to take away from everyone else, but Karan is purrrty
I love it when they learn new things
This is the nicest video I've seen in a while! Karan is really generous with his knowledge, and he seems like a really nice person, I love it!
Wow Karan is such a nice guy, it was amazing to see the chemistry between him and the guys
The best curry I've ever had was in Sri Lanka. I've never attempted to make a curry at home because I feel intimidated but this video kinda gave me a bit of confidence to try haha
French food: a lot of complex, specific processes.
Indian food: hold my beer
Sri Lankan*
@@Rothbourne
Sri Lankan is less complicated than Indian. No toasting/popping of spices, for example.
The most common mistake when making a Curry is not naming it James.
The discussion over the word curry brings back a good memory. I invited some Indian friends over for American biscuits and gravy. When I finally brought out the food they were relieved because they were imagining curry on cookies. I had no idea they saw curry as just a sort of gravy at home! 🤣
Hello Emily. What a lovely memory and one I could relate to.
Omg that's incredible 😂. I've always wanted to try proper American biscuits and gravy, just haven't had it yet. Big love from Sri Lanka! 💛
On the flip side, my (Sri Lankan born, Canadian raised) reaction when ordering gravy from KFC in Sri Lanka :P
4:28 Mike auditioning for his next acting gig in the famous tragedy _The Death Of A Curry._
1:40 "put them together in one delicious dish" much like Karan Gokani's parents did.
Finally, Karan mentioned there’s no such thing as a ‘Curry Powder’. #Facts
I mean that's not true either. It does exist, and has existed for centuries, and is actually a pretty great little blend of spices.
The true statement to make is that curry powder is not authentic Indian, it's a British invention, and it's just a premade spice blend that doesn't even contain curry leaves. #ActualFacts
Curry powder is just a specific blend of spices that the british associate with the traditional thing we call a 'curry'.
Kinda repeating what Atticus said but ye, there is definitely such a thing as a curry powder... Go to any grocery store.
@@AtticusHimself I’m Indian so that’s why I didn’t state the obvious by saying ‘in Indian Cuisine’, but yes, I could see how it could be ambiguous.
Karan is hilarious, he needs to start a channel himself he's definitely got camera presence
Barry's face in that blooper 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I really enjoyed this format where you showed the "home cook" way and then the "correct" way. Really interesting to see those little differences in technique making such a big effect on the dish.
(Also I agree with everyone else--I think you should bring Karan back.)
The nodding of Ben, Mike and Barry at the same time is everything for me at 8:54
I'd love to see more of Karan, clearly an expert chef and also fits in really well with the crew.
There is aomething strangly satisfying about the egg cracking at the beginning
Please add me to the Karan fan club. Quite nice chemistry with the guys. If time allows it, I wouldn’t mind for them to have a Big Night In, with both chefs cooking more dishes, share some more cooking secrets and have a nice time?
The confusion on Barry and Jamies face during the bloopers made me laugh so much
I love Karan! I love how they didn't put the home version down. They said it's not as amazing but still white good. I love it.
“Karan’s curry” vs “the Guys Attempt” I love the difference in wording here 😂
Can sorted please post a video on Fridays again,they just lift the mood up because sorted videos are great
Barry, Mike and Jamie are like diplomats negotiating a treaty lol
Hahahah Ben you crack me up every time! I love seeing how my passion you all have to learn and expand your skill sets! So fun!
As a Tamil Sri Lankan that's very passionate about curry I absolutely loved this video! Would love to see an updated curry battle with what they've learnt, maybe all vegetarian curries since a lot of Sri Lankan curries are usually vegetarian/vegan.
Curry is such a beautiful in-depth meal that I, much like most people, don’t really appreciate. The Tikka Masala was created in the UK, but the stereotype is that curry is Indian, but what I think we can all agree on is that india have developed curry as a dish and it’s great seeing an expert like Karan provide an insight into his expertise of such a beautiful dish cooked from scratch. Curry is a great midweek meal after work with the sauce out of a jar, mushrooms and chicken cooked off while rice bubbles away and there’s a lovely dinner in 20 minutes with a lovely garlic naan, but curry is such a fine art that is unappreciated to all us normals, going to an Indian restaurant is great for experimenting but knowing how recipes differ so that the same dish will differ between restaurants doesn’t allow us to truly appreciate the depth of curry. Such a fantastic and intriguing dish, and it’s no surprise that yet again the uk has created something and the idea has been improved drastically elsewhere, and we’ve stolen that work and enjoy it for ourself 😂😂 we’re good as a nation at engineering, but most of us drive foreign cars with Ford being the only notable English car company, most technology coming from China and Malaysia, with the innovation coming from the us, we steal everything and benefit from everyone else’s work 😂😂 we are the literal definition of a free rider in economic terms, we don’t put anything towards the end product but enjoy the full benefit of the end product, the uk are the bad guys of the world we’re just lucky we pretend to be the police of the world, it’s like spurs pretending to be a big club, its an ongoing facade that most of us aren’t really sure how we managed to make it happen but everyone has been bamboozled by it for long enough, but we’ll be found out soon enough I can see the headlines already, Japan recalls all vehicles and refuses to export others to uk because of controversial prime minister, no more Kia, no more Toyota 😂😂 roads would be empty, would be warfare between the crazy Audi drivers and the insane bmw motorists 😂😂
You cannot go wrong with cumin, coriander, chili, garlic, ginger, turmeric, garam masala, plus any other spices you decide to add. Add to the already frying onions and chicken/pork/penguin lumps then add coconut milk (NOT coconut milk lite/light, it splits faster than a quickly splitting splitty thing). Cover and simmer for 30-60 minutes then serve with rice of your choice (my favourite is a special egg fried rice that you cook in the microwave for two minutes), and a glass of your favourite beer. Truly Sorted.
Depending on the hotness/amount of the chili you have added, you may need to put a toilet roll in the freezer.....
I like potatoes in a chicken curry. This curry looks awesome too.
Random Fact: Technically, Lego is the largest tire manufacturer in the world
Most tragic curry mistake: letting him go get a "real" job. :(
This was great, I found it much more enjoyable than the last roasting video- karan is so encouraging and down to earth that the whole thing feels more fun- get him back!
usually (not always) I find the guest Cheif's to be a bit intense for your lighthearted show, but he fit in quite well, and was enjoyable to watch and learn from
My husband is from Pakistan, he told me...make the paste properly and you can make any dish /curry.
32 years of living in India never seen anyone put the stem of the curry leaves. Usually we pluck them.
Speaking of Curries. I miss the staid and stoic adult presence in the room.
We definitely need a curry battle with Karan as a judge and badge giver.
Exactly what I was thinking as well! Would be perfect!
The most common mistake is to think of "A Curry" as "A" dish. It's more like language, with regional flair, dialectical differences and accents. The Indus Valley dish of eggplant located in a cook pot 8000 years old used only salt, ginger and turmeric but it is considered as a proto-curry dish. As a dish, salting eggplant (reduces bitterness) with some turmeric (prevents the ugly grey-brown) that is cooked with minced fresh ginger is really a good dish.
"Our three common mistakes..."
"That's not what my mum said."
This is by far one of my favourite Collab videos you guys have done. As someone who's marrying into a Sri Lankan family is great to see some more content and also tips and tricks, definitely going to be used in my kitchen.
I would love to see the lads try for a curry badge, with the caveat of; failure means the loss of the spice badge.
The part at 11:58 when Mike is leaning with his hand on the stove...I couldn't help but look to see if Barry left the hob on.
Yum! I guess I know what I’m having for dinner this weekend ❤️
You won't regret it 😉
question: I am from Louisiana.... is etoufee not simply Cajun curry?
Sri Lankan cruisne is so diverse. Maybe you can do Sri Lankan cruisne battle.
"We'll put our three common mistakes Jamie, Barry and Mike to a test."
I freaking choked on my snacks, god damn it! I thought I'd die!
Their faces are great at that one too!
Would love to see more of Karan, get him in on a pass it on curry! Such an intelligent cook
Haha that would be fun!
Omg yes
@SORTEDfood Pass it on with guest chefs!!!
Please make more videos in this format. This will be so helpful when learning new recipes
Seeing Karan's band aid made me realise a kitchen is a dangerous place and every casual and professional chef has burned, cut or otherwise hurt themselves. Maybe video about how to prevent and deal with the most common injuries in the kitchen.
Interestingly enough, the bigger and sharper your chef's knife, the smaller your chance of injury. You don't go back and forth with a large chef's knife, but slice once. Also, a large knife can be much more safely placed against your fingers than a smaller one because you won't tilt or camber the knife towards your fingers.
The sharper a knife the less pressure you need to apply to cut the goods. That means for each cut only the slightest bit of pressure is needed allowing for much greater control over your knife. Because our muscle groups tend to do only one thing really well: either control or power, but not both equally well at the same time. So you want to control the knife, and let the sharpness of the knife do the 'power' aspect for you.
Haven't completed watching the video yet but '3 common mistakes' had me 😂😂
Me, a (kinda) Indian watching this: phew i've been making it right
Every video I brace myself for the chance of Jamie starting another international scandal like the paella burrito
Love Barry's longer hair!
Very insightful! And Karan is a natural in front of the camera. Loved it!
I like how Karan doesn’t insult other curries or show how their way of cooking is wrong but shows how to make curries better with the same ingredients. I would love to see a chef skills battle of them making curry
I like this concept of common cooking mistakes. Kind of reminds me of master class from Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood. Maybe some dessert recipes would be fun to tackle next,
I was really hoping this was going to be a video going over all the things James keeps getting wrong at his new job. Common Curry mistakes?
I'm so happy that learning to make curry from Ansley and the Red Dwarf crew wasn't listed as a mistake... my family's favorite way to eat leftover curry is to make it into pizza. It was my niece's idea and it was a keeper. I know we are weird 🤣
LOL! So thrown off when Mike says "garnish" at 4:19. Where did that accent come from? #accendentallyentertained ;) hehe
Karan's technique with the roti dough is magical.
I really like Karan. Let's keep him
As an Indian, this is very exciting to watch.