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Name is Josh, living in Toronto Canada, having just spent the last 5 years in the UK (during which time became a convert and an addict to BIR cooking).
Here in Canada (and many places in the US I've tried) the IR scene is almost invariably of the authentic variety. Not like the BIR at all. If I order a CTM at the place up the road from me, I'd describe it as more like a Balti. That's what I'm dealing with. The "taste" is nowhere to be found.
So, I decided to start cooking curries myself and this site has proved a goldmine.
Recent meals have included Darth's Madras (and a freezerful of base), CA's CTM, Blunt's Tikkas, CA's Naan...
That's me!
J