Hector’s Itch is Scratched – New Karahi Palace

Karahi Palace Jan17 Curry-Heute (1)The New Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) is where Hector eats most often, currently. After the monthly trip to The Staggs, Musselburgh, would-be Co-diners were not forthcoming. Two stops on the Subway from Queen St and Hector was walking in just before 21.00.
Knock-Knock
The place was empty, the staff were through the back. A Chap emerged, who he? In fact he may have thought the same. No Rashid, no Ayaz. Lamb Karahi was requested. The Chap looked puzzled when I said – No Capsicum (as if). A Lady appeared who muttered something I could not understand, I think she knew my preferences. I took my seat and waited.
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Ayaz may have been out delivering, he was soon back. I checked that The Chef knew what I was expecting, all was well. The Salad came and remained untouched. Without the Raita it doesn’t do much. Rashid is on holiday – Ayaz told me. Holiday? Outrageous, who has holidays?

Sizzle

Karahi Palace Jan17 Curry-Heute (4)One always hears the Karahi before it leaves the kitchen. The taste-buds turn themselves on in eager anticipation. Usually too Hot to eat on arrival, the Chapatti strip is torn off, a Dip, Wow! Where have you been?
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Given that this Karahi was not prepared by the hand of Ayaz or Rashid this was remarkable. A bit more Methi and Seasoning are The Hector Tweaks, this was still bursting with Pleasure, though Rashid does it better.
Karahi Palace Jan17 Curry-Heute (12)Hang on, the bones are piling up. Ayaz came over to ask the Customary Question, I pointed to my Discard Plate – Too many bones.    You want Half Kilo? I gestured a Modicum More with my fingers. The Chef was set back to work. Before I could finish what was left a small bowl of Boneless Lamb was set before me – Superb! This is Service. There is no point being asked – The Question – and not giving an honest answer. Now Hector was in that Special Place.
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The Boneless Lamb did not have the Intensity of Flavour that its on-the-bone counterpart possessed, QED. I sat wondering who first thought of Fresh Ginger Strips? How they add to a Dish, the textured Crunch at the Top contrasting with the Oily Base Masala. Heart attack on a Plate? Who cares? The Chapatti had cooled, not surprising giving the plummeting temperatures outside.  The Supplementary Lamb had the heat.
The Hector was sated. How I have looked forward to this.

The Bill
£8.60. No kidding! One can afford to eat here – often!

The Aftermath
The wait for Marg at The Laurieston. I dropped in to Yadgar later to see Shkoor, is he on holiday too?

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