Hi there!
I'm a Canadian currently working in Poland. In Canada i grew up in a neighbourhood dominated by Sikhs, so I've enjoyed access to inexpensive curry for most of my life.
However, now in Wrocław, Poland, not a single Indian restaurant. Some Chinese, Italian, but Indian hasn't made its way here yet.
A friend of mine here was a chef in England, and has showed me how to make some basic curry before he left, but I'm craving more.
I have access to most spices here from a great shop, but no pastes, no jarred brand name stuff, so I hope that you guys will be able to help me with some advice, some substitutions and some workarounds!