h4ppy-chris,
you've entered the premier league for sure.
a couple of thoughts worth trying: leave out the 1st lot of coriander (the methi suits a hard fry) and leave out that 2nd addition of base leaving the existing ingredients to cook off more checking the bottom of the pan now and then and no stir
ps will give this a try. i want to see how a higher mix powder works and never used as much deggi before. i will use lemon dressing