No probs curryhell.you are right about the cooker etc! When simmering these bad boys do bubble and splatter a tad. Will put a lid on slightly ajar next time.
I made ca's jalfrezi since this and it was truly amazing.
Am away on hols at the mo but will do another comparison on my return.
Another reason for the state of the cooker is probably one ingredient I never mention but Is always there when I do a ruby Murray , and that's the bottle of wine!!
The method should read chop onions, take a sip, add cardamoms, take a sip etc!!lol
Have fin( by the way I'm cooking ca's jalfrezi and my korma recipe tonight for 9 people, and I'm CAMPING!! Should be fun