We made this and loved it too. I didn't make the Tikka Masala paste though as I already had a jar of Monika's Brand Tikka Masala paste that I needed to use up (I bought it from a local indian spice store). In fact all the different pastes in this brand have been brilliant, the owner of the store recommended it to us. I would definately add more chicken next time though. Was a little on the hot side for the kids (we just didn't give them as much sauce and gave them a bit more cream).

Lol Creampuff. I think I'll stick to sauteeing the onions, but I will give the red onions a try when I'm game.

I've just been on the phone to my g/f and she reckons that she's going to make an official response to her lack of cooking (except from jars or packets) Pre-Thermomix that is. Ohhh dear lookout I'm in for it now. I will be impressed if she finds her way here though lol.

Thank you for the welcomes. Yes we have been having fun, the only problem is that there's too much eating going on, and not good for the waistline at all.
Judy, it doesn't give me much hope of getting any better with the onions then Judy ! So you think I should always sautee them ? I also made a quiche early on using my usual way but did all the chopping in the Thermomix and the onions were bitter, and that's all I could taste for hours after. In something like a quiche or a zucchini slice do you think it would taste funny having the onions sauteed first ? I'm happy to do it as it's still easier than chopping by hand, but just wonder about the taste.

Hiya all, and what a fantastic forum. Such lovely members and a wealth of information. I have had my thermomix for about 6 weeks now. Funny thing was a g/f of mine has had one for 18 months, when she bought it she was living interstate and I freaked at how much it cost (her husband bought it as a suprise christmas present over in Perth). She's now back here and I have watched her use it with interest. My dear friend before moving to Perth could only cook if it came out of a packet or a jar and the standing joke now with her husband is that he brought home a different wife from Perth ha ha.  Anyhow we finally decided to get one after doing much research ourselves as well (I did a lot of lurking on the forum). My g/f always used to tempt my husband with rock cakes out of the EDC. When I discussed buying one with him (he's pretty cool), he said yeh great we can make our own rock cakes.  Well suprise, suprise HE made his own rock cakes a couple of days ago.
We have 3 young boys (an almost 6yo, 3 1/2 yo and an almost 2yo) so we find it great with the kids. I love how when you cook on heat once the time is up it keeps stirring it for you (so easy to forget things on the stove with kids). We have made cheese and bacon rolls quite a few times now (last lot was a triple batch but did the dough in 3 lots though). This is all my eldest son wants for school lunches now! We have made the dough for a few of our friends so they can finish them off at home, and everyone loves them. Tonight we made Butter Chicken from the Indian cookbook (after checking reviews on here) and then chapati bread to go with it.  It was very yummy, we love curries. I'm a bit fussy with chicken and only like chicken breast so I avoid ordering in restaurants so great to cook my own. I think I've typed too much now. But just wanted to thank everyone for your invaluable information. Debbie