Acrabat - I think I heard the guy used to be on here but isn't any more.
A hint of scepticism from Chewy there, I see! I'm being honest Chewy, I don't think I can really tell the difference between this and a full boiled base. I used the last of the soup base tonight, and it made an excellent Madras. I will be making this quite often I'm sure, because it so quick and easy.