Hi Masaladon. Welcome aboard. Good to see some more North Americans on this site. I'm north of the border in Ontario Canada.
This site is a great resource, but keep in mind the focus here is "British Indian", not so much authentic Indian. There's a difference in the dishes, the cooking time, and even ingredients. For me, the British Indian is what I strive for.
So pick out a curry base, and knock up a few of the curries and see for yourself!
-- Josh