After a great turnout yesterday at Indian Mango (Zweibrückenstraße 15, 80331, München) there would only be Marg in tow to experience one of life’s greatest pleasures – watching Hector eat Superb Curry. A Mango Lassi would keep Marg further amused.
For the record, we had stopped off at Café Piemonte, Marg’s favourite Coffee House en route. Marg then slipped away to do some shopping leaving Hector as the advance party. This is Day 2 of 6 in München, just how many visits to Indian Mango will there be?
The Ever Reliable Fisch Chettinad was thoroughly enjoyed yesterday, today it had to be the Lamb Equivalent. Lamb Chettinad is actually on the Menu, the Fish version has been lost over the years. Herr Battra shook hands once again as I entered. All regular customers are greeted thus.
Marg entered just as the Proprietor, Mr Jolly Kunjappu appeared from the back of the premises. He spotted me sitting but took the opperchancity to give Marg a much more elaborate welcome before shaking the Hand of Hector. Propriety had been observed. Our catching up was cut short as the Lamb Chettinad and inclusive Boiled Rice arrived.
Ah, the Chettinad – was his happy remark. Jolly knows exactly how Hector wants his Curry. What was served today was off The Pleasure Scale. This Curry was Astonishing!
The Seasoning and Spice hit the palate instantly. Marg knows the accompanying Hector Facial Expression when Curry Nirvana is attained. These moments are relatively rare. Hector enjoys some High Quality Curry Experiences but there are The Special Moments.
The Minimal Masala shrouded the Dark Pieces of the Tenderest of Lamb. The Intensity of Flavour from this South Indian Dish was all the more remarkable given my long term preference for the Fish Chettinad.
The Spice Level was set at the limits of tolerance, more may have created discomfort. The Masala was Dark and Mysterious. One can see the Fresh Ginger and Tomatoes, the Fresh Curry Leaves and Bay Leaves. The Fresh Chilli content must have been significant yet these were less visible. The Fine Chopping of the Ingredients is the clue to what is achieved, perhaps the Minimum of Oil too. This was a Man’s Curry, a True Hector Curry.
The Bill
€19.80. With Two Drinks, good value with Sterling at its current rate.
The Aftermath
Jolly is well aware of Curry-Heute. That the name of these premises has featured on the Banner at the top of the page since day one is appreciated. The number of hits was discussed, again the potential for advertising was discussed.
Someone make Hector an offer.
I promised to return later in the week. We discussed the possibility of serving The Hector something completely different. The Parameters were defined. We shall see.
And so to Kloster Andechs where the rest of The Company had gathered.