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[chewytikka]

I agree, very good post CH

Welcome to the forum Brian

A bit of an odd request, never heard of anybody trying to create a curry that is "like a Pataks curry."
There are quite a few Pataks Phobic members on here, that will probably cringe at the idea.

Also people seem to get confused between a jar of marinating spice paste, and a jar of curry paste and even a jar of curry sauce.
Pataks have so many products these days, which adds to the confusion. But I did explain Pataks product usage in BIR over the last 30 and some years,
https://curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,4596.msg61336.html#msg61336

Forgetting Pataks for the moment, but do you eat curries from an Indian Restaurant or Take Away,
If so which is your favourite.

cheers Chewy

[curryhell]

Thank you very much for your extremely informative answer. I was a little surprised as some forums simply give a facetious answer as if everyone is an expert. Anyway, to get to your reply, are you saying it is best to add  shop bought curry powder? I am having a look at the links you provided.

Thank you very much again

PS This might be a stupid question but what does BIR mean? 

Brian

No worries Brian. I'm sure somebody else would have provided you with an informed answer had i not replied.  I was actually looking for a recent thread which contained much the same info to much the same question but was unable to find it, hence my lengthy response.
Re. the curry powder, this is one common ingredient in the mix powder which is diluted by the addition of individual spices, to a greater or lesser extent, depending on whose recipe you settle on.  Normally it's of the mild madras type.
Thanks for the comments guys, but if i hadn't answered, I know that at least one of you would have jumped in and helped Brian out with his question.  We're a mixed bunch on here, some new to BIR cooking and some very old hands but most share the same passion for creating home cooked BIR dishes.
Good luck in your quest and keep us updated of your impending successes     And never be afraid to ask a question, no matter how trivial it may seem.  Somebody will always provide a sensible answer without any smart arse remarks