Remember cooking is an ongoing evolution, recipes are only for reference, be creative. If one must only follow a recipe that is considered the "true and only" way, that is fine if that is what they want. But please be tolerant of others! Every time we make something it will vary depending on the where the vegetables or even rice were grown, and what the animal or chicken or fish was eating. Even the same variety of tomato grown n different gardens will taste differently depending on weather, water, and terroir. Variety and experimentation is wonderful! I often will cook old Awadhi recipes and adhere 100% to a written recipe unless I can't get an ingredient, but other times a cook/chef will use his personal touch to create something different and special. I certainly do and am a very good cook. We're all here to share and learn from one another and thus be a better cook. Viva la difference! Shanti/Mary-Anne