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On 2016-04-20 23:52:15 +0000, said:

> On Wed, 20 Apr 2016 17:27:36 -0500, "cshenk" > wrote:
>
>> notbob wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>>
>>>
>>> I thought this was a newsgroup fer cooking. Using "curry powder" is
>>> barely one step above nuking a frozen entree. I mean, c'mon,
>>> pre-ground/mixed curry pwdr? I didn't know they even still sold that
>>> abomination.
>>>
>>> At least aim fer something called garam masala. You can buy it in
>>> single containers, much like "curry powder". Better yet, make yer
>>> own. Here's one recipe:
>>>
>>> RAS EL HANOUT spice mix
>>>
>>> 2 teaspoons ground ginger
>>> 2 teaspoons ground cardamon
>>> 2 teaspoons ground mace
>>> 1 teaspoon cinnamon
>>> 1 teaspoon ground allspice
>>> 1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
>>> 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
>>> 1 teaspoon turmeric
>>> 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
>>> 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
>>> 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
>>> 1/2 teaspoon ground anise seeds
>>> 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
>>>
>>> This is my basic spice mix fer a Moroccan tagine, but make no mistake,
>>> a Moroccan tagine IS a true curry. If you wanna get technical, an
>>> Étouffée is a curry. Jes different spices.
>>>
>>> C'mon ppl! How hard can it be to mix some spices. Even pre-ground
>>> spices mixed together to create a garam masala has gotta be better
>>> than McCormick's "curry powder". I gar-own-tee!
>>>
>>> I'm not even gonna address the fact someone put that garbage on lamb.
>>> Hell, I can't even afford lamb. But!.... I can afford whole spices.
>>> Usually less than $1/oz and I grind it up ina used whirly-blade coffee
>>> grinder. I keep one dish's worth in the cupboard.
>>>
>>> BTW, a classic lamb curry is called a Rogan Josh. Lotta recipes,
>>> online. They use garam masala, not "curry powder"! (that's the very
>>> last time I type that 'orible phrase).
>>>
>>> nb
>>
>> Curry is a generic name for many blends. I use rogan josh for lamb most
>> of the time. I use the yellow for rices (Jamacian? Sp) and vegetables.
>> I use Garam Masala for other things or blend my own.
>>
>> Your point is????
>>
>> Carol
>
> What is YOUR point? Rogan Josh IS a lamb dish, you can't "use rogan
> josh for lamb"

In India, rogan josh is often made with goat instead of mutton, since
genuine lamb is less widely available than goat meat. There is a
variety with beef as well, brisket being preferred.