I was just wondering how everyone blends their bases? The reason I ask is because I made CA's base on the weekend. I waited for it to cool and then blended with a stick blender. I kept finding that the blended kept being sucked to the bottom of my pan and every time I tried to pull it up it would splatter everywhere 

I accept that I am doomed to make a mess in the name of curry, however, I would like to reduce it where possible  Any tips guys?