Another Friday Night Takeaway for The Hector? This is further proof perhaps that at this stage of life, Friday is just another day of the week. Whist Friday Night Ale may be eschewed, there has to be Curry-Heute. Priorities.
New Kismet Tandoori (311 Drumry Rd, Drumchapel, Glasgow, G15 8PA) is Hector’s local Takeaway, visits appear to be on the increase from the decidedly sporadic. Mein Host has become more familiar such that I dare ask for a photo. He is well aware of this Blog so care is taken in the preparation of the order. No Peppers – was repeated twice when it came time to create The Hector Curry.
Lamb Karahi with Extra Methi but without Capsicum, a Special Rice to accompany. Chicken Pakora has been supplied on occasion as a Freebie, tonight I ordered Vegetable Pakora.
The Bill
£10.80. At Friday Teatime, no Special Discount?
The Takeaway Dilemma
Given the sheer Size of a Portion of Pakora, one could never eat this and then tackle the Curry. A gap of at least an hour is required. To let the Curry get cold then microwave? No way should Curry ever be put in a microwave, strange things happen to the Salts. Most Restaurant Pakora is half fried then re-fried at the point of serving, again a microwave can make it stodgy-solid. It’s the Curry that would take priority.
The Special Rice had Peas, Onions and Mushroom, enough Diversity, The Interesting Vegetables, and a Portion larger than any Man could eat. A Sufficiency was decanted and the Lamb Karahi spread across… Mmmmm. Again one has to marvel at the size of the Curry Portion. Lamb in double figures, six of the pieces would be halved in a more formal dining setting.
The Taste of the Lamb was the first thing to hit home, I love this! The standard background Flavour of the House Masala was next to register, then the Methi Blast hit home. The Seasoning and Spice Levels were Fine. The Masala was far from – Soup, but more excessive than is my preference. Still, Most Satisfying. This is Hector’s First Glasgow Curry of 2016, Bradford and Sheffield have just been visited, the highest of Standards. No way was this Curry as Wonderful as what was served in Yorkshire, however, it packed a Suitable Punch, Flavoursome for a Mainstream Takeaway Outlet, better even.
Marg dined out wi’ her pals, but not before the photo captured The Moment.
One Hour Later
The Pakora was reheated in the microwave, ideally it should be deep fried, again. How many pieces? Too many really but it does show what a rip-off Pakora prices can be when Dining-in. But then, if one is full of Pakora, a Curry cannot be eaten.
The Pakora did suffer as a result of the reheating, the Gram Flour went a bit firm. I can make my own and if the Recipe is unearthed from wherever it hides, it will be added to the Recipes above. Nothing beats Fresh Homemade Pakora.