Five went to The Staggs, Musselburgh, for our monthly trip of Guaranteed Quality Ale, five went to The New Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ). We had lost Neil but acquired Martin who had been on his own trip to Stavely.
Arriving at 20.30, the signs of previous Diners was evident. Qaiser moved the tables together when Martin joined us, his first Curry with Hector, his first appearance therefore in Curry-Heute. He followed Hector’s lead and accepted the Lamb Karahi on-the-bone with Extra Methi and Seasoning as – The Dish. Mags ordered her usual Aloo Gosht. With the Samsung Deceased, Hector had no way of accessing the Curry which Craig had enjoyed so much back in April. Mags consulted the well known and reliable Website and established Chicken Karahi. This too would be served on-the-bone. What she did not reveal was the effort Craig had gone to that day in order to secure a Mild Curry.
Yvonne boasts that she prefers her Curry to have more Masala than the Hector Curry. She also likes Capsicum in Curry, Chicken Jalfrezi was her choice. I have never seen such a Mainstream Curry ordered on these premises, each to their own. Mags, Craig and Yvonne ordered Roti as their accompaniment. Again Martin followed Hector, Chapattis. There is a Significant Difference.
Mags was happy to see Chef Rashid in his usual place. She remarked once again that the Aloo Gosht served here is – The Best. Mags’ level of expectations was high. With Takeaways also being dealt with, we had to wait a good half hour before the Majestic Food was served.
The Lady was not disappointed, the Aloo Gosht was also served on-the-bone. This would surely up the level a further notch. Indeed, The Best yet…
Four weeks have passed since I last experienced the wonder that is the Karahi Gosht as served on these premises. The Thickest, Minimal Mash-Masala topped with Fresh Ginger Strips. The Tenderest of Lamb and despite limiting myself to – just a portion – there was plenty of it. The Large, Fresh Chapatti was the perfect foil – how much do I enjoy this?
Martin ate the lot but remarked later than the Spice Level was below his level of preference. He now knows the standard, he is big enough to order to his exact specifications next time.
Craig’s Masala possibly matched that served with the Lamb, yet Chicken is a totally different experience. Craig suffered, the Spice Level may have been below Martin’s, it was off the scale for Craig. However, Mr. Resilient ate on as always. Craig has never been beaten by Spicy Curry. Maybe he is tacitly accepting that Masochism might be part of the fun…
There was one Unhappy Diner
Yvonne’s Chicken Jalfrezi was unlike anything I have ever seen at the New Karahi Palace. With abundant Capsicum served in the large lumps which I loathe, Yvonne began the task of eating this – Curry. She saw the Oil collect in the midst of the White Bowl, this Curry did not rate a Karahi. Yvonne was less than impressed and soon abandoned the Dish.
Who enjoyed their Curry? – asked Hector.
Four hands were raised.
Who ordered Chicken with Capsicum?
The remaining hand was raised.
And so, Dear Chaps and Chapattis, The Curry -Heute Campaign rests.
The Bill
£40.60. For five Diners!
The Aftermath
Shan, whom I have come to know as the Delivery Man, sat with two friends at the table behind me. He is now working elsewhere but knows where to have his Curry.
I had to inspect what they were having, they were up for some fun.
Daal and Saag Aloo was shared between the two friends, did Shan only have the Modest Salad? Apparently, they were – Lambed-out.
