I don't think for a minute that curries could be good for you
What do they have in abundance?
Oil
Ghee
Salt
Onions and garlic and ginger? boiled to the point of obliteration
Old cooked meats and old cooked vegetables
The oil is reused as well
Even if you don't lift the oil from the top of the curry gravy, you reheat it with the curry gravy you scoop out
The staff who work at the takeaways never eat what they serve
The only possible benefit you might get is from the spices
I read that turmeric has health giving properties
But having said that..........
Why does it taste so great?
Would I give it up?
Never!!!!!!!

I quite agree,I was buying a curry from a traditional cafe/takeaway.This place cooked for the local taxi-drivers.What did they eat?Fish fingers chips and peas!! I kid you  not.Great curry though

Firstly,these recipes are amazing! Thanks for the inspiration.On to the meat of the question.I am new to all this,and would like to build up a basic spice "kit".Should I search for a complete kit,or make my own?.We have an Asian Supermarket/Wholesalers about 5 minutes away,so they should stock everything.What would you"seasoned" (pun fully intended   ) veterans suggest.

W.