Monthly Archives: November 2012

Punjabi Charing Cross, Glasgow – Chust Sublime!

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Hector

If Dougie was here he would tell you himself You’ll just have to take Hector’s word for it… Dr. Stan was on a tight schedule.  He was determined to be in The State Bar by 19.00 for the launch of … Continue reading →

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Singh’s Palace – Helensburgh

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Hector

Indian Tandoori Takeaway Twelve months ago there were three Helensburgh Curry Houses, now one remains. For the sake of convenience and diversity, it was time to try another local Takeaway.  Singh’s Palace (73 Sinclair St., Helensburgh, G84 8TG) has been … Continue reading →

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Akbar’s Glasgow – Hector is becoming a Regular…

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Hector

Evenings out with Alan and Tracy are examples of synchronisation, getting four Diaries to surrender a mutual date takes months of planning. Tracy was declared unfit to travel and was an eleventh hour call off. This left Alan to entertain … Continue reading →

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The Shenaz, still going after 45 years…

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Hector

This evening was Dr. Rick’s choice of venue, it was written. However Hector admits to steering his choice through less than subliminal means. Realising last Saturday how few Glasgow Curry Houses are open in the  mid-afternoon, the feeling that the … Continue reading →

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Lamb Curry – Vindaloo – Methi – Achari – the lot!

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Hector

Having watched further episodes of Madhur Jaffrey’s Tour of Britain  Hector has reached two conclusions: 1)  The Scottish Programme was terrible, Haggis indeed.  What about featuring some of our Wonderful Glasgow Curry Houses? 2)  It doesn’t mater what you do … Continue reading →

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A Return to Mama’s Rasoi

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Hector

After a superb Curry-Heute at Akbar’s last evening, Hector was in the mood for something more traditional in the world of Curry. It is over a year since I first visited Mama’s Rasoi (82 Howard Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, G1 4EE). … Continue reading →

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Akbar’s – 8 out of 10

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Hector

Hopefully with Hector’s calendar free of Weekend Trips until the end of the year and Dr. Rick based in Glasgow for the foreseeable, we shall both be able to keep Dr. Stan company for the Ritual Friday Night Curry-Heute.  Having … Continue reading →

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Homemade Butter Chicken, with a little help from Yadgar

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Hector

The new TV series presented by Madhur Jaffrey has inspired Hector to make another attempt at Butter Chicken.  The last time I followed an online recipe, the result was disappointing.  Butter Chicken served at Mother India’s Cafe is Marg’s favourite … Continue reading →

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A Yadgar Takeaway

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Hector

München in the morning, Musselburgh in the afternoon, driving home in the evening, it was time for Curry-Heute! Marg announced that she would eat something else, Craig and Yvonne in the back of the car were strangely quiet, it would … Continue reading →

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München – Indian Mango – My Name is Kunjappu, Jolly Kunjappu

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Hector

The 06.25 easyJet flight from Gatwick to München meant only one thing, there had to be Curry-Heute for Breakfast! There can also only be one venue, the truly superb Indian Mango (Zweibrückenstrasse 15, 80331, München). Having dropped off our bags … Continue reading →

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