Ian its a Frigidair & cost ?4.99 about 2 years ago if it goes bang after a year throw it & get another !!
I like to blend my base in the pot in one go, why spend loads, i know because the more expensive ones( add the taste !! ) ;D .
I want a hand blender that......blends job done.

I`ve been using a small ?5 hand blender from curry`s ( no pun intended) i just blend it in the pot, non of this moving it around malarkey & it has been a good servant in my quest for the SMOOOOOTH ? ? puree.

& do you mean KD`s recipe base mix below?

" The Curry Secret".

900g cooking Onions.
50g Ginger.
50g Garlic.
1 litre 570ml water.
1 Teaspoon Salt.
225g tin Tomtoes.
8 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil.
1 Teaspoon Tomato puree.
1 Teaspoon Turmeric.
1 Teaspoon Paprika.
                                         

Which of Marks dishes ?

Which thread is it in Mark ?

When i fry Onions,Garlic & ginger it bears no resemblance to the smell I'm trying to recreate

Yes the smell is too distinct it might just be an ingredient !!!

I have something on the same lines Blondie very subtle flavor, not too curry taste, but really bloody nice !!!

Its very much like KD`S restaraunt secret recipe ain't it !
It does a good job in getting close to my local BIR (but lacking in "the taste " thats missing & we love it sooooo!!!).

Resteraunt Masala ( is that the one with mainly Paprika & turmeric ??).