Close t’Peterborough Travelodge lies the City Market, here one can purchase an array of Cuisine. Unsurprisingly, Hector spotted the Curry outlets. Goat Curry was seen written on a blackboard yesterday, no sign of it today. Instead, Craig and Yvonne were found sitting at the single table at Viva Goa (Stall 110, City Market, Peterborough PE1 1QG). Craig had just finished a Fish Curry and pronounced it to be – Excellent.
Fish Curry? This was enough to tempt Hector.
Mein Host did not let me down gently –
Your friend had the last portion.
Mutton Curry (£6.00) it had to be, this included Rice and a choice of Drink from the fridge. The Calling Card was handed over immediately, this enabled the creation of the photo-documentary. The plastic tub containing the Mutton Curry had a Creamy looking Masala, this dissipated when the Portion was decanted to the pan for reheating. I mentioned the sign I had seen for Goat Curry yesterday. This was confirmed to be from another Market Stall. Goat Curry was served at Viva Goa once upon a time, however being on-the-bone had apparently put the Locals off.
I was sat with Craig whilst the remaining contents of the polystyrene container were assembled, Apple Tango was my choice of Drink.
Eating from polystyrene is not something I particularity enjoy, even a paper plate is far superior, it then looks more like a Meal. On opening the package I found Mutton Curry on Rice topped with shredded Cabbage and Sliced Carrot and Broccoli on the side. In the corner lay some Chilli Paste, the Spice Level could be adjusted accordingly. Mein Host had warned me not to eat this directly, Craig had not touched his he assured me.
The Standard Blended Masala had soaked into the Rice and so any sense of Excess was lost. A lack of Seasoning was my first taste observation, stirring the Chilli Paste into the Melange created a decent Spice Level. The accompanying Vegetables added a much appreciated Diversity, this was so much better than straight forward Curry and Rice.
For Brunch, this was a Perfect Quantity, there was enough Tender-Chewy Mutton to make a Meal. Far from being Outstanding, this was a Competent, Mainstream Curry. Almost famous – is how the Menu describes it. As I have written often, this was Curry, what was not to like?
The Bill
£6.00. Paid in advance.
The Aftermath
Hopefully I’ll be here early enough tomorrow to try the Fish, unless I am distracted by a Goat.
