Just so Ive got this right, Fenugreek, Metthi, Kasuri, Kasoori are all the same spice.

Thanks Andy, I will get the hang of this one day

When you freeze your base sauce, then take it out to use. Is it better to let it defrost then heat or heat up from frozen, or does it make not make any difference.

Come to think of it I had a curry called Cat man du, which was very nice. Anyone heard of this dish, I remember there was plenty of cinnamon in it.

Having bought all my spices in what I need, I was struggling to find Methi leaves, however looking on my packet of Fenugreek leaves it has Methi written underneath in brackets. Is this the same spice because if it is, it just might be confusing other people aswell.

Just thought Id let you know that one of my favourite Indian Takeaways has closed down.
There was a report in the local paper stating the health inspectors had gone in and closed it down immediately, to their horror they found cockroaches, rat droppings, cooked meats kept on same shelf as raw meat, mould on pans, walls and flooring and probably one of the most horrific things to come out of the report was they could not identify some of the meats they used. Its a real shame because their chicken vindaloo was one of the best Ive had,at least I  think it was chicken anyway.

Oops can anyone move this topic to its proper destination, Thanks

What are your best tried and trusted brands of chilli powder. I have now tried quite a few and it seems that there is a vast difference in some of them eg, colour, smell, taste and even strength. I think this is a very important part of the recipe to get right as the taste of a final dish can be so different. I ran out of chilli powder the other day so I went to Asda to get some, when I made up my curry with it I couldnt beleive how different the taste and colour was, for the worst I might add. Dont use Asda's it will ruin your meal.

What drink goes best with a good curry. I usually have lager, I find after about 5 pints it tastes much better.

Hi and welcome chalkie.

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