The Barrel was Pyraser (Pyras, Bayern) Landbier. The Company seemed very familiar, did we not all bring in the New Year together in Chester? Dr. Stan and Neil replaced Clive and Maggie, Marg had hockey. Eleven mouths, the upper limit for a 30l Tub.
Kick-off was 14.00, Hector had been charged with arranging the Curry for delivery at 17.00.
Those who are familiar with Namkeen, The White Karahi as served in Glasgow’s South Side will be aware of Chef Waris. Half of The Company had experienced the joy of this creation, Craig and Yvonne, our Hosts, were in for a treat though they had been warned – expect something different. The White Karahi exists in a World somewhere between Curry and Lamb Stew.
Is it Curry?
Yvonne had prepared Rice but had also made her Special Spiced Onions. Raita from the Sheesh Mahal in Bradford was also on offer, this is a Tasty Raita, and Brown to boot.
Michara delivered the Curry in the largest pot ever seen with a Dozen Chapattis, some Buttered, some Plain. First glimpse of The White Karahi looked impressive. A sprinkling of Herbs had been placed over the 5.0kg of Curry. This did not look like Soup, it wasn’t.
Yvonne decanted the Curry. On reheating she was convinced that liquid would reappear as it warmed. Strangely this did not happen. Waris had made us a Proverbially Dry White Karahi, a departure from what he has set before us previously. Interesting.
The Seasoning was the first to register – Bang-on – here we go. Green Chillies were sporadic, enough to give little surprises. The Intensity of Flavour was astonishing, The Kick crept in, cue more Chillies. This was something very special.
Tracey has previously declared Waris’ White Karahi as being the Best Curry she has ever experienced. Today’s interpretation had her singing Waris’ praises once again. Nobody was disappointed, The Company are all appreciators of Proper Curry. Even Craig found this to be within his tolerance zone, and there was a Kick.
Most returned to replenish. Initially I wondered if 5.0kg would be excessive, no way. There was a solitary spoonful left at the end. Who had that?
Hopefully, Waris will continue to cook for us. Waris is Heisenberg.
This was Curry.
Very tasty curry, very good beer, excellent barrel party. Many thanks to all concerned.
Hector replies:
Waris has since stated that he is happy to cook for us again.
He should open his own place.