Thanks 976bar, I've just come across this and seeing I'm trying to get my other half a bit more turned on to curries and all things spicy this could well be the way forward... Give it a week or two as I'm overdosing her and myself a bit lately.

I gave her what was supposed to be CA's madras last night only to find that Id forgot to even put the spices in it.
They was still sitting on the side when I returned the plate to the kitchen.
She swore blind it was lovely, It must of been my addition of kashmiri chllis that convinced her it was a Madras.

I must admit that when I got around to making mine with the afore mentioned spices I realised that there was no way she could of coped with it, I'm haveting to ween her into it! ;D

Hi Skronk,
I don't know if there is a link on this site but I think this should get you there...

http://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.indiancurryrecipes-cbm.com%2F&session_token=6pNFbUgN9N50Xlp1wqf1xKfql8F8MTMzODExMzY2NEAxMzM4MDI3MjY0

I can see why your recipes comes so highly recommended Cory.
The Madras was an absolute stunner infact the Leonard Cohen tune "Hallelujah" was running through my mind whilst I was eating it and I felt like breaking out into full song.

The only other ones I have tried is CBM's which was over a year ago and very recently C2go.
They all have there own merits but I was concerned about the 500ml of oil in Julians base as I presently live on my own and therefore don't have to concern myself about the "other half" and I can and sometimes will polish of a whole batch of something until it's all gone.
Not exactly a good idea when my cholesterol happens to be sky high.

I had garlic powder and also ginger powder in the cupboard and thought for once I have found something they go into "IE the mix" as since I have had them there's not been much call for their use.

Also I'm off out to get the coriander and cumin seeds as I did substitute them for powder instead as it was all I had at hand.
One confession, this amount fitted into my p/cooker spot on so I gave it a 30min blast in that on a very low flame but I don't believe it would of done it much harm... The base that is!

All in all I had a good evening on this project mate.
Thanks very much.

That's whats confused me Paul, the powder mix contains both leaves and powder.
Seeing this is my first at CA's base I would of like to of done it to the letter for comparisons etc.

Never mind I'm just waiting for it to cool before I put it to blend so the job is as good as done now.
It smells great so I'm sure I won't be disappointed anyway.
I tracked down some Kashmiri chillies and although I want to do it to the letter as I said, I'm going to do a Madras and throw a couple in for good measure.
Cheers!

I'm in the process of making my first CA base.
I've looked all day for methi powder but no one has it.
I only now realise I could of bought seeds and crushed them.
Will the omitance of this ruin the outcome or wiil it still be resonable.

I am talking of the mix powder to be added.
TIA.
       Tom

May I just add that darts and social gatherings are right up my street mate..! Along with a good curry of course.
Good luck on your venture, I only wish Id been a bit more sensible in life to of had the opportunity to design my perfect kitchen myself.
Tower Hamlets council are not exactly known for their extravagance.
Good on you mate, hope all goes well.

Chuck an egg into yesterdays leftovers... Not exactly rocket science, a little bit too pretentious for me.
Still, each to there own!

All I can add is that Mick has always been very helpfull even regarding such things as the set up he has in his kitchen (shed) etc.
No question has never been too small or trivial for him to help you out with... A true enthusiast.

I have followed this hobby under various names and on various sites over the years and Mick has always been there, very helpfull and very unaloof. (If such a word exists? )

I have a bag of Icelands onions in the kitchen on special offer for 50p a pack at the moment.
Excellent suggestion Salvador... Onoin paste here we come!

I have just got my head around this myself Derek.
If you go to the following link this is how it's done

https://curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/