A couple of years ago while living at Casey Station, I organised a Saturday night 'Curry-Off'. Some will remember the ensuing saga, with a prawn satay (not even a curry! don't get me started...) taking out first place, and a sausage curry featuring Keen's Curry Powder coming in runner up.
I swore never again, but of course when it comes to dreaming up ways to keep entertained on an Antarctic Station, sometimes old ideas get recycled.
I was confident there wouldn't be a repeat of the drama though - the gang this time round are a bit more 'culinarily inclined' (and our chef definitely wouldn't tolerate a sausage curry being cooked in her kitchen).
Fortunately I was right, and 4 budding curry chefs took up the reigns, spending at least 48 hours preparing a Saturday-night feast that transported us to India (or at least to a good Indian restaurant in Melbourne).
Voting was of course fierce, but in the end all agreed, it was our stomachs that won the day.
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| Jez, our winter PhD student, invests a good amount of time researching the perfect recipe |
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| Rich, our Field Training Officer, enjoys the opportunity to work out his biceps grinding spices and making paneer |
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| Ali, our Station Leader, marinates the lamb for her Saagwala |
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| I pre-cook my Rogan Josh two days ahead of time to ensure optimal flavour development |
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| Finally decided on a recipe, Jez gets to work making Masala Dosa |
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| Annette, our actual chef (supposed to be having a day off), can't help herself and makes roti and an array of condiments |
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| Fast forward to Saturday night, Rich (in costume) and Jez flash smiles for the camera between trying to sabotage each others dishes |
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| Ali plates up a delicious coconut dosa dip thingy |
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| Me (Cathryn) with Rogan Josh and an aubergine curry, Rich with Rara Chicken and Kadai Paneer, Jez with Masala Dosa, and Ali with Lamb Saagwala |
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| Danielle, Angus and Greg delight at the array of delights |
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| The Macca family at our favourite local curry place |
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