The Silly Season approaches, Friday Night in t’Pub becomes a no-go area for the Drinking Classes, the Pubs become overloaded with Amateuris Drinkerus, too many screaming women. Instead Hector decided to treat The Mother to Curry in a very quiet establishment.
Café Reeshah (455 Shields Rd, Glasgow, G41 1NP) has been visited often enough to feature in the list of Recommended Glasgow Curry Houses despite it being little more than a Takeaway. With two tables and some nine seats, one could find no room at The Inn, it hasn’t happened, yet.
Arriving just on 13.00 the Lunchtime Takeaway Trade was in full swing, we would be the only Diners. Mein Host, who still remains anonymous, his choice, gave the usual smile of recognition. The sight of a Mature Lady may have puzzled, introductions were made:
This is my Mother, she fed me Curry back in the 1960s when I was this high…
The 1960s, a long time ago…
On display was the hoped for Keema Aloo Mutter, I had promised Mother – Mince Potatoes and Peas. Two Portions were ordered. A Chicken Spinach tray, plus Aloo Gobi sat in front of a Daal and possibly a Daal Makhani.
Mother prefers Rice, a 1960s tradition. I asked for Peas Rice, this was later confirmed as Egg-Peas Rice. Better still. Two Chapattis would accompany, the Butter version.
Mein Host came from behind the counter to offer tea or coffee, Mother accepted tea, straight. The promise of heat was stated given that the door kept blowing ajar, one cannot chill The Mother.
The tray of Keema Aloo Mutter was taken into the kitchen, Noises Off.
An assortment of extras accompanied the Mains, a Modest Salad, Raita and a Mint Dip. When all was assembled on the table The Mother of Hector gasped, this was probably as much food as she eats in a week.
The Dutiful Son removed half of the Egg-Peas Rice and handed the remainder across the table. Mother used this as her base, the plate was warmer. Decanting the Mince et al confirmed a huge portion of Curry. The Chapattis suddenly felt superfluous, we did them justice, and no more.
There was anticipated Desi Flavour from the Mince with a Moderate Kick. The Rice was not simply Ballast. Some Onion had been added too, this made the Rice a suitably Interesting Vegetable accompaniment, there was a Decent Flavour emanating from the Rice Dish also. A Great combination.
Mein Host appeared again to ask if we minded him lowering the blinds. Some of the staff were off to Friday Prayers. Customers still arrived even with the door shutter almost at street level. This did reduce the draft.
It was lovely, a change. – was The Mother’s verdict.
We may do this more often, plenty of South Side Curry Cafes to get around.
The Bill
£10.00. Mother guessed £8.00. She doesn’t get out much.
The Aftermath
Now to stay in for the rest of the day… Denny Crane…