Cant believe I have just seen this....

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/nov/18/pickles-curry-college-intergration-strategy

Any takers then ?

Well I went to the Mahaan last night, and it was really good, up there with the best I have been too.  Look forward to trying the others at some point!

Likewise Coogan, I got one of these and it is excellent - worth the price in my opinion:

http://www.lakeland.co.uk/12332/Fine-Microplane-Gourmet-Grater

Made this last night Emin, really was excellent.  I almost doubled the ginger, and put extra chilli powder in, along with two dried home grown chillies. 
Did you make up this recipe??

http://www.malaysiakitchen.co.uk/recipes

Website for malaysian recipes, Rick Stein apparently the ambassador for it

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/video/2010/mar/30/birmingham-balti-triangle


May find this useful.  Despite the journalist copying the cooking with the chef to guide him, he still thinks the chef's is better - so technique playing it part

I got a tagine ages ago, and trying to get into using it.  But some similarities with the spices they use with indian dishes so a lot of the stuff I already have in the kitchen

hi - a couple of Moroccan recipe books can be downloaded from here:

http://www.maroque.co.uk/food.aspx

Hey T63 on your recommendation I have just made your favourite for tomorrow night - leaving overnight to hopefully take on a little more flavour.  To everyone else - my first post although have been a member for a bit!