I do make my own curries, but usually make a shrimp or chicken one, not a big meat eater.

I've never eaten goat, but would try it at an ethnic restaurant. I suspect it might be a bit like lamb, correct me if I'm wrong, and I'm not a big lamb fan, although I do like a lamb kebab!

Not true - don't know what your dog has been eating.

Curry is eaten wrongly in this country - too much of the curry and not enough rice/bread. The rice is the main part of the meal which would avoid the digestive upsets if more of that was eaten and a bit less of the curry. I always bemoan the fact that you never get a big enough portion of rice in restaurants.

As for it not being good for you - remind me how many people there are in the sub-continent? I suspect what is not good for you is the 10 pints some people wash it down with. In fact, rice and dal will contain all the amino acids you need.

What am I having for dinner? Why curry of course. Rice with green peas, dal and chicken pathia, a selection of pickles and yoghurt. And a chapatti or two. Yum - thank you India for one of the greatest cuisines n the world.

Fixing Chinese tonight: won ton soup, chicken shiu mai dumplings with two kinds of dipping sauce, yum!