Saturday afternoon in Glasgow, the Traditional time for Curry-Heute. Entering the Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) at 15.45, Qaiser was on duty front of house, Chef Rashid was in his spot. On the Monday night which was my last visit, The Man from Bradford recommended the Karahi Palace interpretation of Desi Korma. I told Qaiser I was here for Something Different, he brought out a shiny New Menu. Gosh!
Prices have not increased in my five years plus of visiting this Wonderful Venue, it is about time. The first thing I spotted was the dropping of – New – on the front cover, I would ask, later. First things first – Lamb Korma Spicy (£6.50) had to be ordered. Qaiser went away momentarily to check the availability. All was well. Since I was having a – Curry – and not my usual – Karahi – I considered Rice to be the better Accompaniment. Mushroom Rice (£2.50) was selected from the List. When was the last time I ordered Rice at the Karahi Palace?
A decade or so back, Lamb Desi Korma as served at The Village a few blocks along the road was once my Staple Diet. I could not get enough of this. Their lack of Consistency coupled with the discovery of – Punjabi Karahi – saw the Hector Palate evolve away from – Curry – towards Minimal Masala. This would not be a – Korma – as served in a Mainstream Curry House.
I could not see Lamb Chops as a Starter, but they were listed in the Grills Specials as a Main, served with Salad, Rice and Curry Sauce. Curry Sauce. Chapti? Let those of us who have never made a typo admit they are lying. Ogri? What on Earth? Magaz Masala? Brains, Thunderbirds are Go!
The Fridge looked fully stocked and matched the Drinks listed, still no Sparkling Water. The Biggest Omission/Mystery was the omission of – Lamb – in – Chef Specials. I decided to enjoy my Curry then ask.
Qaiser brought a Huge Plate of Mushroom Rice, a Meal in itself. The Aroma was Magnificent, Cardamoms were present with Finely Chopped Mushrooms, full of Flavour. The Lamb Korma Spicy was served in a white bowl, it has been a long time since I was given one of these, if ever. The Puréed Masala was more Abundant than My Usual, but in no way Excessive. The contents of the bowl were decanted, I appeared to have a Mass of Bones.
The Seasoning hit first. Rashid knows I prefer – Well-seasoned – this was a the top end of the scale, a shock in some ways. The Spice hit the back of the throat, something that has been happening recently with increasing regularity. This – Korma – was not for the feint of heart. An oh so Familiar Citrus Flavour emerged, this was a truly aggressive version of 
Desi Korma taking me right back to my – Curry Days. The Masala appeared to be Tomato-based.
I could describe the Overall Flavour as – a touch of Achari with Yoghurt, but I won’t. Anyway, a Recipe Interpretation is here.
The Bones were Large, the Meat on-the-bones Larger. I decanted more Masala and saw the most Minimal of Oil Residue at the base of the bowl, ah Rashid. Hector was back at one of his Most Favourite Venues, how different was this from the – Curry – served in Polska last weekend?
The Bill
£9.00. Cheaper than Polska! (Thanks to those who voted for – Brexit.)
The Aftermath
I went through the New Menu with Qaiser.
New – can be dropped before Karahi Palace.
Ogri is Tripe.
Lamb Chops not listed as a Starter may well be an oversight.
They have dropped Lamb from the Mainstream Dishes, or – Chef Specials – as listed. As Karahi Palace serve Lamb on-the-bone, Customers apparently don’t like this with the Standard Curry Dishes. Let them eat Chicken.
Qaiser promised to get in some Sparkling Water.
Chapti – I hadn’t the heart….