Hi guys
Yes fresh oil was used throughout.
The good thing was they took me through to the back and I was there about an hour so got good rapport going.
What I would say to any of you guys out there that these shop owners are pretty accomodating and it's not the 1st time I've got my hands on a takeaway spicemix. Just ask the guys behind the counter of your local for a sample , if you know them and you tell them you're trying top rustle up a curry for your friends chances are they'll give you a small tub because they think you'll have no clue as to how to use it, whereas you all know better.
Then you can judge the quality of your curry without worrying about "is it the powder"
Good luck!