A Friday spent at the Hawkshead Spring Beer Festival in Staveley had to end with a Curry-Heute. Having been separated from The Company on return to Glasgow Central, it was as much fate as chance when Mags was rounded up on Union Street. The lure of her Favourite – Aloo Gosht was the sufficient Pull Factor. (After last weekend at the Lahori Dhera in Sheffield, I can now write – Gosht – again, properly.) We walked across the River Clyde to Tradeston, The New Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) was a little over five minutes away.
Taking our seats in the Downstairs area, I could see Chef in – The Spot – with his back towards us. Is Rashid back and has he had a haircut?
Qaiser repsonded – That’s Ayaz, you should go to Specsavers.
That was The Hector told.
The order was predictable, The Hector Curry – Lamb, on-the-bone, Extra Methi, Extra Seasoning – and The Mags Curry, Two Chapattis.
Just how Hot can one eat Food?
I have posted brief videos of the Sizzling Karahi as presented at The New Karahi Palace in the past. Too Hot to touch, yet somehow the Palate can endure this level of Hot Oil, how? The Ritual Photos permitted some cooling-time, still Hector was eating Curry that could hardy be touched. The Strips of Quality Chapatti were dipped, Wonderful.
With the Ginger Strips atop, the Sucky Bones and Chops visible, it was time for what is always a Treat. Ayaz knows how I like my Karahi, but may have balked at adding Sufficient (?) Salt. Chef Rashid would not have, he must be due back soon. Still, this was another great Curry Success. The Most Tender of Lamb, Different Cuts, Ribs too; the Thick Masala-mash revealing the Melange of Flavours, the Joy of dining at this establishment. As one approached the end game, the Food has retained its Heat due to the Starting Temperature and the Thickness of the black Karahi itself. Who wants Cold Curry?
Across the table I could not help but note the size of the Potatoes on the Aloo Gosht. A challenge to photograph, so much for depth of field. Served in a Bowl, this is – Curry.
... marvelous, you cannot get better than this – was Mags take on her Aloo Gosht. This is her Specialty Dish, if she says so, it must be true.
The Hector was too busy enjoying his own and wondering why the 
roof of my mouth remained intact.
The Bill
£16.90. A Memorable Sum.
The Aftermath
Home, Hector.