To mark the moment that Hector parted with his passport in order to secure a Visa for India, there had to be a Curry-Heute. After the Soupcon of Kofta Anda sampled at the Yadgar Cafe in Manchester a few days ago, Hector was in the mood for some more. The Sheerin Palace (300 Allison St, Govanhill/Crosshill, Glasgow, G42 8HQ) is where Hector first encountered this Desi Dish, it has generally been available on visits to date, so… Today it was not one of the Dishes on display this Monday Lunchtime. Keema Aloo it was, with one Chapatti. I did not recognise The Chap who served, nor he, me.
A Portion of Keema Aloo was plated, one can only fear that – The Ding – would follow, fortunately I did not hear it. I helped myself to Rubicon Mango from the fridge.
Taking my seat in the small Dining Room, one Fellow Diner was present, he finished his meal quickly and was off. There is nothing fancy about the Sheerin Palace, this is Cafe end of Glasgow Curry Houses, one is treated to Desi Cuisine, my first ever Batai was here, Quail, not seen since.
The Curry came in moments. Quite a Plateful as it happened, plenty of Lamb Mince with a Sufficiency of Potatoes. Leaves and Stems were found buried within, Fresh Coriander was the deduction, there was no sign of Methi. Oil collected in the base of the plate, never a problem for Hector, though some do question this. Green Chillies gave the required Kick. Very Pleasing.
The accompanying Chapatti was what this Blog has described before as a Wholemeal Chapatti. The Chapatti served here is Darker than the Norm, and goes to Crisp. Half Chapatti – Half Roti? That a dozen or so 16kg bags of self raising flour were piled up on the floor of me just goes to show how little I know about the use of flour in such venues. Though, Hari at Punjabi Charing Cross did provide this information once upon a time…
Puri is made from Chapatti Flour.
Padora is made from Naan Flour.
And as everyone knows, Gram Flour (from Chickpeas) is used to make Pakora.
The Bill
£6.50. Lunch.
The Aftermath
It is Burns Night, a great Scottish Traditional Supper is consumed across the planet on this day. Haggis I love, it is Spicy, the usual accompaniments are Bland. And so, here is what The Hector served his Dear Lady this evening – Burns Supper – Hector-style.
Haggis, Bratkartoffeln mit Speck, Ratatouille, washed down with some of Bradford’s finest Mango Lassi.