To complete Stewart’s week of Curry Indulgence there had to a first visit to the New Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Glasgow, G5 8DZ). Sunday Lunchtime Curry? The joy of being on holiday, ballast before meeting up with the Bad Boys’ Club.
Entering just after 14.00, I hadn’t bothered checking the opening time, the New Karahi Palace is always open.
Ayaz and Rasheed were in their Usual Spots, Stewart was in a for a treat. There was minimal discourse with Ayaz – Two. He re-confirmed – Extra Methi, Seasoning and Spicy. With a hand gesture we settled on the Normal Portion as opposed to The Half Kilo. Time for Rasheed to work his magic.
The Modest Salad was brought, it remained untouched. Michael Portillo was on TV, his Krakow Visit, next year – again. Somewhere Marg has a photo of Hector at The Shambles in York with said celebrity in the background.
Just how Hot can Food be heated to? The Sizzling Karahi. The Karahi itself was way too Hot to touch, so was the Curry. The Chapattis cooled sufficiently to tear apart. The Chapattis here are also remarkable, Girth!
The Presentation of the Lamb Karahi is seductive, the Toppings of Fresh Coriander, Green Chillies and Ginger Strips add a Magnificent Crunch to the Top Lamb. Below lies the Mash that is their Unique Masala. Stewart speculated as to the Oil that had been used, Corn? The Flavours from the Oil are revealed as one makes progress through the Dish. The Lamb fell off the bone. Lamb Chops and other Cuts had been provided, the Portion was Ample, a Half Kilo is manageable, but not today.
We had Lamb Karahi with extra Methi yesterday at the Punjabi Charing Cross, which was Excellent. This is an entirely different interpretation. There were moments when to gasp became mandatory. The Pleasure emanating from this Lamb Karahi is off the scale. This is Curry at its Very Best.
The Bill
£19.60. Three Chapattis and One Soft Drink. Most affordable.
The Aftermath
And so to the BBC…