Subj : What is that elusive spice in Madras? To : comp.programming.threads From : Richard Hollis Date : Sun May 29 2005 02:07 pm You can really taste it in some supermarket curries and a lot of restaurant curries. I thought it might be dried fenugreek or fennel seeds, but I've tried adding more of these to my own basic curry powder and I just can't seem to home in on that taste. Any ideas what it is? .