Methi curry

[cameo]

Hi
I'm making a curry next weekend for fathers day,(it's what he wants!!)
Normally I make something like a madras or jalfrezi. This time I thought I might try a methi.
I know it's supposed to be a bit 'drier' than say a madras but I'm just wondering about the taste.
Is it like a 'normal' flavour or does it have a particular taste that some people can't stand? - if that makes any sense!!!

[Jugglering]

Methi simply means fenugreek... a very useful little plant - the leaves can be used fresh or dried as herbs and the seeds are used as a spice. It has good *digestif* properties but has a distinctive bitter taste that not everyone likes.

Madras and Jalfrezi are types of curry - Madras is known as being hot and red in colour, whilst Jalfrezi is a medium hot dry sort of dish, not too much liquid there.

Here's a recipe for Aloo Methi (potatoes with fenugreek) that is quite nice ! http://www.indianfoodforever.com/vegetables/me thi-aloo.html

[mandimoo]

a piece of advice i once heard, was.... dont cook a dish youve never cooked before, for a dinner party. so, to impress your dad, why dont you stick to something you are confident with?