A Ten Minute Walk from Hampden Park (for our Commonwealth Guests)
The First Curry-Heute visit after Italia may have been to the Rival Venue, however Curry at Yadgar (148 Calder St., Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) was also arranged Two Days ago. With Ramadan current, I was not expecting much in the way of company this afternoon. A Father and Two Weans were the only Fellow Diners. Clive would have loved listening to their accents.
The Chap whose name I never get acknowledged me in his own quiet manner as I entered. I am expected? His face was confirmation. I was also pleased to note on entering that the Yadgar Signage has been restored after months of disruption. The Scaffolding has gone. Maybe now the Interior Renovations may begin.
I took my usual seat when dining alone. Two Poppadoms and the Chunky Spiced Onion appeared in moments. Two Dips accompanied the arrival of a Most Impressive Salad. Embedded in the Greens were Pickled Green Chillies, Olives and Pickled Garlic Cloves. The Healthy Option.
The South European System of Cover Charges is something One comes to expect rather than accept. That Yadgar put on this Spread on a Complimentary basis is all the more remarkable, and appreciated.
To have eaten all of this would have reduced the Appetite Edge. Fortunately the Chapattis and the Goshat Karahi were ready bang on the agreed 15.00. This was indeed a Hector Portion.
What makes this Special?
The Unique Yadgar Taste has been mentioned in this Blog on many occasions. It is indescribable. The Chefs at Yadgar prepare a Karahi which certainly follows the style which one can easily see being prepared on Media Websites. What their precise Blend of Spice, Herb and Seasoning may be shall remain their secret. Suffice to say, it works. I have speculated about Carrot, today I shall suggest it may be the perfect quantity of Yoghurt, presumably stirred in towards the end of preparation. This creates a Richness, a Texture to the Masala, the Mash I prefer. That there is sufficient to shroud the Tenderest of Lamb is how Hector believes Curry should be served. The Lamb is of course on-the-bone which adds even more Flavour to The Mix. A Standard Portion would suit The Majority. I have not crossed the Length of the City for an Overture. This was most certainly a Double Portion. Double the Pleasure.
Mr Arshad, The Chef, came out for his customary bow. He knows his audience.
Is this Yours? I asked rhetorically. Few Chefs on this Planet can cook a Curry at this Level.
The Bill
£15.00. A Fair Price for this Satisfying Portion, plus The Bits.
The Aftermath
I studied the Dishes on display at the Counter. Pakora Curry, it is becoming increasingly available. One day soon…