Eight of The Company dined at Indian Mango (Zweibrückenstraße 15, 80331, München) on Tuesday. This would be Hector’s fourth visit this week. One would think Curry was an obsession? Six of eight would return today plus two of our Latest arrivees. Jamie was the last to reach München, like Steve, he had flown in from Spain. Where’s Steve?
Marg, Jamie and Hector arrived around Noon. Mags, Craig and Yvonne were not far behind, a table for Six.
Mr. Jolly and Hector had discussed the possibility of having a Curry Creation, something off-menu. As Herr Battra took the order, he acknowledged that Hector would be having The Special.
Jamie enjoyed Fish Chettinad at Indian Mango last summer and was keen to relive the joy. Craig remained loyal to the Fish Curry.
Marg ordered Fish Pakora, a lot of Fisch-Heute. Mags took the Lamb Curry Special option, whilst Yvonne went totally Mainstream with Chicken Jalfrezi.
Howard and Tracey, took the adjacent table some twenty minutes later, Lamb and Fish Chettinad respectively. The Six had yet to be fed, The Special would take some time.
The Chicken Jalfrezi and Lamb Curry Special had the most Soup-like Masalas. Both Ladies were Impressed and Satisfied with their respective choices. Marg’s Fish Pakora suggested that this could be the root ingredient of the Fish Chettinad as the Fish has been served in Batter for some time.
Again, this was a success and something Hector will have to try. Jamie, and later Tracey were appreciative of the wonder that is Fish Chettinad. Tomorrow for Hector, without doubt. Tracey had also ordered Jeera Lassi, there is no keeping this Lady away from Cumin. Again, Hector will have to try this. Tracey loved her Lassi.
Craig was thoroughly enjoying his Fish Curry. Up there with Bradford – was his conclusion. One cannot say better than that. And Craig had not mentioned – Methi.
The Spezial Fisch
I had no idea what would be presented. An entire Fish on-the-bone lay across the plate covered with Masala that took Minimum to the extreme. The Lemon Wedges were squeezed, the juice drizzled over the Fish. The Flavours? I had no idea. Different – was my only description at the time. There was Spice, there was just enough Masala. This was not the Chettinad Masala.
What shall we call it? Hector asked Jolly when he checked on our progress.
My Mum’s Dish.
There was a Bitterness yet I have never seen Methi or Karela used at Indian Mango. I would have to ask.
Jolly outlined that this Dish was a treat for his family when he was young. A simple Masala. Very finely chopped Onion and Ginger cooked in Salt, Turmeric and Chilli Powder.
This was nothing like anything I had ever eaten before. True Indian Cuisine?
The Bill
€26.00 for Hector and Marg’s share.
The Aftermath
In addition to describing how – My Mum’s Dish – was created, Jolly had given some thought as to how Curry-Heute might earn some income for Hector as retirement approaches. He suggested I contact the suppliers of the Key Ingredients. An interesting thought.
So, who suggested the Frühlingsfest?
