Topic: Here's is an interesting story from the BBC about BIRs in India...

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8635456.stm

[joshallen2k]

Strange, I was under the impression that "Indian" from India was less hot and more bland.

Most of the authentic dishes I've tried seemed that way compared to BIR curry anyway...

More complex flavouring though, and seemingly more ingredients.

[chinois]

Strange, I was under the impression that "Indian" from India was less hot and more bland.

Most of the authentic dishes I've tried seemed that way compared to BIR curry anyway...

More complex flavouring though, and seemingly more ingredients.

I found that generally true too 

[Razor]

I would also agree, having eaten many traditional style dishes at a friends house when I was growing up

Ray