It’s Balti Day @ Bradford’s International

With Hector at the wheel, Marg by his side, Craig and Yvonne in the back-seat, the 300km or so of Motorway between Glasgow and Bradford were the Curry Conduit. Meanwhile, The Man from Bradford was making his way in the opposite direction, so it goes.
The International (40-42 Morley St., Bradford, BD7 1BA) was Hector’s chosen mid afternoon Curry Venue. Khalid and Ali would not be on duty this early, however a Young Bearded Waiter recognised The Hector as we entered. Khalid did in fact make an appearance, courteous as ever.
Hector was in the mood for something different, a departure from the seductive Lamb Karahi on-the-bone. I actually studied The Menu last night and so had Lamb and Potato Balti in mind, with Extra Methi added, of course. Craig spotted the Seafood Balti as soon as The Menu was placed in his hand, sorted. The Ladies both chose Starters as an elegant sufficiency, Lamb Chops. Marg cannot resist The International’s Lamb Chops.

Would we like Poppadoms? With the normal Midnight Service they are brought. The Ladies accepted – The Offer. And yes, they appeared on The Bill under – Pickle Tray, Shockeroony. Hector opted for Inclusive Chapattis, Craig, Boiled Rice.

Marg found the Lamb Chops to be – Chewy. Yes, Dear, effort required. To see Yvonne tackle the Chops in a practical way amusing. Maggie should have been here, yes Yvonne did do that. Spicy and Tasty, QED.
The Buckets
The Balti were presented in Tall Pots, Buckets. Yvonne was so taken she remarked on them to our Waiter when they were later collected. You can take one – was Mein Host’s offer. It is the Contents however that were of greater interest.
Hector’s Balti – Aloo Gosht was piled high with Fun. Wonderful Lamb, suitably Spiced with the Methi doing its job, The Bradford Herb Flavours. The Potato added the required Diversity. More Seasoning would have improved this but after a killer Bacon Roll served from a South Street (Glasgow) Chuck-wagon for Breakfast, I had already been a-salted today.

Hector was permitted a sample of Craig’s Seafood Equivalent. This had it all, Absolutely Magnificent.
If this was a Bier I would give it Five – said Craig. This ticks all the boxes.
Bradford Curry, I may have mentioned over the years how wonderful it is.

The Bill
£25.70.

£1.50 more than it should have been. Had Ricky been here, there would have been mayhem.
We could/should have taken the Bucket.

The Aftermath
Keighley, Shipley and back to Bradford. Why would that be then?