Edinburgh – Lazeez Tandoori – Lemmy is Immortal!

Lemmy has joined The Immortals! Unbelievably, four years have past since I last saw the Man. Here is a link to the gig.
The return from Aberdeen was via Edinburgh dropping of a Niece. For this favour, Hector was on a promise – Curry-Heute at the Lazeez Tandoori (191 Dalry Rd, Edinburgh EH11 2EB). Two of four tables were occupied as we entered around 17.00, two Chaps dining, a Lady waiting for a Takeaway. We took the best table, for four.
Having consulted a very reliable Curry Blog, it was established that Hector would require Lamb Karahi with the customary requirement. Mein Hostess insisted that the – Dreaded Vegetable – was already in, then decided that there was none left. Methi Gosht (£6.50) was the fallback. Strange, in previous visits withholding the Capsicum has not been a problem.

Marg sought Keema Mutter (£6.50) preceded by Poppadoms, Mango Chutney and Spiced Onion. These had to be paid for. Ouch. As ever, Marg opted for a Chapatti (90p) and Hector a Plain Paratha (£1.95).
The Poppadoms were warm when the Young Chap behind the counter stepped out to deliver. Marg remarked on the Spiciness of the Onions. The clue was in the name. Very Modest Portions, the 80p for each was hardly justified.
With four tables and twelve chairs, Lazeez Tandoori is exactly the type of venue which Hector prefers. Cheap, Cheerful and Authentic Cuisine, no Pretensions. Marg prefers the Ambience of a formal Indian Restaurant.

The Breads both oozed Quality. The Paratha was Perfection, Hot and Flaky. The Keema Mutter looked the part, a quick sample was required, Oh yes. Marg did find it to be too Spicy. She wolfed it down as one does when a Curry is considered thus.
The Methi Gosht was a Disappointment. This was not what was expected and not what was served on the first visit to Lazeez. The curse of the Food Critic, the photo of the original version is included for comparison purposes (the smaller one). What was served tonight was a Saag/Palak Gosht. Hector seeks Minimal Masala with Methi, not a Plate of Herbs with added Meat, unless I deliberately order this.
Still, the Spice and Seasoning were spot on, the Lamb was amazingly Tender, right on the edge. How to cook Lamb to the limits before pulping, skill. Marg asked how many pieces of Meat – Nine. Not the Largest of Portions, again when compared to the boast of our first visit about the ampleness of the Portion. I asked Marg how many Peas there were in her Keema Mutter. No reply.
On our first visit, Marg was denied Ice Cream because the freezer had gone off. A Kulfi was required today.
As we came to the conclusion of our visit, a Crowd of Chaps entered.
Table for nine please.

The Bill
£21.00. This was rounded down. Appreciated. It also means that tipping felt inappropriate..

The Aftermath
The Chaps were accommodated. Consider that of all the Curry Houses in The Capital they chose to squeeze in here. This must say something about the Fayre. Their flyer says it all –Punjabi Cuisine