Re: How hot do you like it?
No wonder, Missus Sue.
But please! Do any of you truly make your OWN curries without the use of pastes, packets, tins, jars etc. Seriously?
Make your own from scratch and you will definitely enjoy them better. True, you'd have to buy all the ingredients, but please don't buy branded products like Schwartz. Go to an Asian food market and buy the following:
Fresh chillies
Turmeric
Garlic powder (or fresh)
Cayenne pepper
Garam masala
Cumin
Black pepper
Hot paprika
Fresh coriander leaves
It does take some getting used to with how much is used, but I promise it will reap benefits if you experiment with the real stuff.
I may be disremembering, but I'm sure there was a Recipe section on here at one time explaining their use. If not, either Missus Silver Tabby or I will gladly assist.