ok barrie, point taken. what exactly do you put the great taste you describe down too? what recipe did you use to go with the base. if indeed you are correct, then other cr0 members need to varify it. this is easier if you specify the page numbers for the recipe, and the base etc etc. i also assume you refer to the latest kd book. i own the original kd book, and i liked the base, but not so keen on the other recipies. too much garam masaala i felt.