München – Sangeet – Kartick Pura Bhuna Gosht

Hector is back in München, the fourth visit of 2015, this City must have some welcoming attributes.

Indisches Fastfood was the planned Lunchtime Spot for today, a venue discovered by chance in April when Marg and Hector walked through Maxvorstadt. What were the chances of it being closed on a Saturday and a Monday? That leaves tomorrow. Why is Hector not at the Indian Mango? They are closed from mid December to mid January each year, I missed them by days.  This gives the Opperchancity for further research.  Risky.
With Lord Clive of Crawley and Jonathan waiting at Marienplatz, the Curry-Heute had to be en route.  Just how far had I walked, needlessly.
Sangeet (Brienerstrasse 10, Maxvorstadt, 80333, München, Deutschland) ticked the box. The Medieval Markt was discovered by chance as The Hector reached Brienerstrasse. This is a Pukka part of München, higher prices were expected.
The premises were substantial. A seating area to the left was bypassed as I approached the inner seating area. A Table for two was allocated. The tables are close to each other, perhaps this gives then better flexibility. Two Ladies sat in my line of sight, about a dozen other Diners would frequent Sangeet during my visit.
Sangeet means – Music – I discovered on opening the Menu. The Menu covered a decent range of Dishes, but no Fish Curry to suit The Hector Palate was spotted. It had to be Lamb. Kartick Pura Bhuna Gosht (€19.00) appeared to contain The Ingredients which Hector looks for in Curry. It also avoided any unwelcome inclusions. €19.00? A bit steep, but Rice was included. This Dish had a Three Chilli Rating.
It’s Spicy – the Waiter told me.
Not a problem.
I think I’ve been here before this week.
A halved Poppadom was presented with three Dips. There was no Tamarind, and the Poppadom did not have the customary embedded Cumin Seeds. The Sparkling Water took an age to arrive. Division of Labour?

How much Rice?
Hector has visited a few Bayern Curry Houses in recent months. The volume of Rice which accompanies every Curry is excessive. Today, Excess was taken to the Extreme. The Waiter spooned some Rice from the Platter on to my plate. What was left would easily have fed two more people. Do they Reclaim or Bin? There is no point considering Bread whilst this custom prevails.
The Kartick Pura Bhuna Gosht looked very Mainstream. With a Thin Onion-pureed and slightly Creamy Masala that is so typical of Deutsche Curry, one has to question if the term – Bhuna – has been understood. Far too Wet. The discovery of Ginger Strips was a welcome sight as the Curry was spread across the Rice. This would not be just Meat in Sauce, the Ginger gave the welcomed – Crunch.
Few German Curry Houses sell Genuinely Spicy Curry. The Three Chilli Rating was accurate, there was a Serious Kick. With the Seasoning at a most acceptable level, this Curry had potential.
The Meat Content was impressive. Having devoured some of the Lamb, there was still double figures left when I remembered to do the count. The €19.00 began to feel justified. This was a Mass of Food.
Unfortunately, the Lamb was on the Chewy side of Tender. Lamm in Deutschland? Maybe they should sell Pork Curry?
This was very much a Mainstream Curry, but one does not always achieve The Level of Mainstream in Deutschland. A Worthy Feast, but not Spectacular.  More Herbs and Diversity of Flavour are what The Hector hopes for.

The Bill
€23.50. The Sparkling Water probably cost more than a Bier. This is München.

The Aftermath

The Calling Card was left without comment.  Hector was in a hurry.
Time for some Glühwein.