Chewytikka,
Many thanks for your words On fenugreek - appreciated.
Been tasting cumin all afternoon and very much see it as the culprit in Pakistani food. I must admit though it's taken some time but I know realise how important it is in BIR. in making IFFU mix for his staff curry (8 coriander, 1 cumin I think from memory) I realised my perception was wrong but it was only after visiting a traditional place just before Xmas that I realised why.
Can I push you just a little further on methi - should it go in base - I think no just like it should not go in mix either