Other Sources confirm the presence of Curry in Palermo, Proper Indian Restaurants even. Imagine Hector’s Delight when making the short walk along Via Maquerade towards the Centrale Palace Hotel at Quatro Canti – Two – Curry Cafés were spotted. Later.
The Plan was to visit Moon India. I phoned as we arrived just after noon on the train from Agrigento and got an answer and so the assumption was made that they were open. Having checked in, Marg and Hector strode off towards Moon India. Clive and Maggie were not too far behind.
Moon India was closed. More correctly, it wasn’t Open. A Chap was painting the Kitchen and assured us that they would be Open at Eight and the Football would be on. Later.
In the end we were back across the City behind the Norman Palace seeking out a Micro-Brewery and so the hike back to the Port area was not appealing. We watched the Football. Argentine beat Nederland on penalties. For the rest, Nibbles proved to be sufficient Fuel. Hector guessed that the Kebab Shops would be open late. Fortunately there was Curry available in Palermo after midnight.
Gastronomia India (Via Maquerade, Palermo, Sicilia, Italia) was essentially a Takeaway with a Small Bench on One Wall for the Occasional Diner. A Chap was sitting there chatting when I entered, he gave way when it was made clear Hector was Dining In.
The choice of Curry was simple, Chicken or Beef. The Rice on display had Peas, the Italian way. Plastic Plates were produced, this was not really Dining, but satisfying the Curry Lust. Six Days of Pasta, give me a break. The Rice was place din a Microwave behind the Counter. At least the Beef Curry was reheated out of sight.
The process of producing the Curry was not lengthy. I had already photographed the Indian Nibbles on display.
This Venue certainly re-defined – Cheap and Cheerful. The Chaps had engaged me by the time the Food was presented. Perhaps they could tell that a Curry was very much required.
This was very much Beef Shorva. The Masala was Thin and Oily and disappeared into the Rice. The Beef was cut Bradford-small. Could Hector’s Digestive System cope with Beef after a Week of Fish and Seafood? I was just about to get stuck in when Marg contacted me. The Desk Porter was challenging her about non payment of a Taxi from the Airport the day before. We arrived by Train.
Never has Hector enjoyed Shorva – So Much!
This is Curry at its most Basic. The Pleasure was Intense. After a week of Herbs and the Occasional Spice this just felt so right. Th Kick was there, the Seasoning was Spot on. When The Chaps asked how the Curry was I told them to congratulate The Chef. Was he still here?
He’s gone home.
The Texture and Flavour of Cardamom can be unwelcome when they sneak into One’s mouth. Not tonight, Bring Them On! The Peas Rice was Plentiful. The Beef was suitably Tender and again there was a enough. This was indeed – The Pleasure of Curry.
Do they serve me Shorva as impressive as this in Glasgow’s Southside? Or does absence make the heart …
The Bill
€5.00. Perfect.
The Aftermath
The Venue was too busy for a long chat, but the Curry-Heute website was shown and the Calling Card received. It was late.
Our deal at the Hotel is – Without Breakfast. The Bombay Grill & Curry will be open…