;D here goes for the Glasgow base.

8 onions
8 cloves garlic
bunch coriander stems
1 red pepper
6 celery stacks
6 carrots
peace of ginger
1 or 2 chillies depending what you are making from base
half a pint veg oil
1 tin tomatoes
3 tsp fenugreek
3 tsp cumin
3 tsp coriander
1 tsp turmeric
2 tsp paprica
1 or 2 tsp hot chilli optional
1 pint chicken stock

chop all veg add oil fry gently for 5 mins then add spices and fry gently for 5 min add the chicken stock and simmer till cooked then blend and add salt to taste