Hector was on a mission, to eat Normal Food. The Bombay Grill & Curry (Via Maqueda, Palermo, Sicilia, Italia) is a minute from Quatro Canti, the Heart of Palermo where Hector and Marg are currently resident. Marg probably had Coffee and Croissants in mind for Breakfast, Curry certainly was not. And as for Chicken Rice?
On entering the Bombay Grill & Curry, as is the style of Curry Cafés, what was on offer was on display under the Glass Counter. The choice of Meat Curry Dishes was Chicken or Beef. Two Rice Trays also had Meat, again Chicken or Beef. Marg spontaneously decided to order Chicken Rice. Hector opted for Beef Rice with the Beef Shorva.
There was no pretense, the Microwave would be the means of reheating. As The Chap spooned the Curry on to the Plastic Plate he gestured – Enough? I gestured – More.
We took our seats at One of Three Plastic Tables. Plastic Plates, Plastic Cutlery. Ding!
The Beef was Bradford-small as served across the road last night. Although Cinnamon Bark and Green Cardamoms were found this Curry did not pack the Punch as that which was served in Gastronomia India. More Spice and Seasoning would have raised the level of this Curry. I had struck it lucky first time.
The Thin Masala gave the Rice needed Moistness. Spooning the Rice, I could no longer tell which Beef was in the Curry and which was in the Rice. There was an Elegant Sufficiency overall. Not in any way Outstanding, but after Ten Days on Pasta, this was Relief.
Marg found her Chicken Rice to be – Dry. Well, what else could be expected. The Chicken was on the Bone. I want yesterday’s Tortellini again – was her concluding remark.
The Bill
€11.00. This included Two Bottles of Water.
The Aftermath
Mein Host accepted The Calling Card. He thought I was selling him something.