Many thanks to you all. 

I did get moaned at by my wife for the "disgusting smell" whilst I was preparing the gravy and I'll probably have to sweet talk her into concocting another. 

Personally, I'm a Dhansak junkie and am lucky enough to have a curry house which does a good one within staggering distance.  Trouble is, I don't reckon my wife will put up with the smell of dhall cooking if I actually try to knock one up.

I took note of the fact that some are not over enamoured with Kris's curries and although I haven't tried one yet, I reckon that the recipes could be lacking a little something just by looking at the ingredients.  I'll let you know what I think.

As for the Raan, thanks for the recipe, though I really did like the one in the Sainsbury's book, although I did feel that it was a little dry.

Glad to have found this site though chaps, (and girls if there are any here), and I'm mighty relieved it's not just me who's addicted to spicy food. Bit like "coming out"?!!

Cheers,

Chilli.

Hello.

I have had the Khris Dhillon book for absolutely years, I guess since about '84 or so.  I made the curry gravy only yesterday but have not yet used it in a recipe.  Thing is, it just smells and tastes a bit bland and the recipes in the book don't look like they're going to hit the mark.

Anyone else found this or have any comments?  It's important 'cos I've got a cartload of friends coming round soon and I want to wow them with my expertise!

One mor ething, I had a small book from Sainsburys years ago that had a Raan recipe.  Unfortunately I los tthe book and am looking fro the recipe again.  Anyone help?

Thanks.