Thanks so far guys ,

Chewy ... you have hit on something since I do not add the tomato puree first but rather second to the spice mix as CA calls for .. he does state to immediately add the tomato puree but maybe sometimes I've not been quick enough . I also use methi leaf so maybe that's a culprit too ... it's funny that you of all people should reply since I'm doing your madras tonight for the first time having watched the vid over and over.

Thanks for posting Chris ,

The bloody BBC don't allow me to play it because I'm in Slovakia .... will this torture never end !!   

I can't get SKY either ( don't start me on that !! ) ... It's a good job I've got curries to keep me out of mischief    

Hi friends ,

As some of you will be aware I live on the Slovak / Hungarian border where you would think they would know a thing or two about paprika. I've been told now on countless occasions to never ever fry paprika powder since it invariably turns bitter. I don't know about all of you but I only use CA's mix powder and it's quite heavy on paprika and hence whenever I've tried the singe / quench technique I've ended up with an unpleasant bitterish taste to the dish ... is this in keeping with others experience and in which case I'll have to be very careful once the paprika goes into the pot not to allow it to fry. I have noted that there are mixed powders that omit the paprika and wondered if this was part of the reason.

Your thoughts would be welcome ....

Please let me be the first to congratulate you on your outstanding weekend's 'work' ! ( did you don your green beret and salute at every rendition of GSTQ .. bad persec I know !!! )

Which recipe did you follow for your cauliflower bhaji please Eddie ?

Glad to hear Mrs. Catflap enjoyed the CTM .. saved a few quid on those prawns too Eddie ( not that you count the pennies or anything like that ) which great 'chicken' dish is she to try next    

A great looking trio there JB .. well done , please let us know your thoughts re taste and so on .   

Thanks DeeDee for posting your photos ...  your bhajis looked so good I had to try so I've just finished making these exactly to spec ( inc. the optionals ) and these were amazing .. consistency perfect , flavour perfect and a doddle to make  ... surprise surprise another great recipe from the 'main man' Cory Ander ... well done ( again ! )  Sir !!   

Where ever could you have got such an idea Eddie ... what a revelation !!!     

Welcome Gulloo ,

Good luck with the recipes on here ... they all taste great !!   

Well chosen carpet beneath the table too Eddie .... a bit of curry on there could go un-noticed 'til you buy a dog 

'Speak' soon .... Colin        '' I dyed my hair all sorts of exotic colours ''

P.S. Yes I've blown the froth off a couple   

Blimey Eddie !

Agree wholeheartedly with TT ... what a spread !!. There must be 100 quids worth of prawns there ! Mrs Catflap is a bit partial I remember 

Nice looking rice again ... yours ??

Crikes I'll be coming to you for lessons soon !!!