Hector’s House – Keema Karela Methi Aloo Mutter

A few weeks ago, The Rickmeister raised the matter of a Barrel Party on this very day. Few knew of this, especially The Hector who ended up as Host. Pyraser Landbier (Pyras, Bayern) was the main event, with a smaller barrel of Früh Kölsch as back-up. There had to be Curry-Heute.

It has been a while since Hector had to cook for ten, Keema has become the Dish of choice, less hassle on the day, no chance of the reheated Meat turning to Pulp. As ever, the Basic Masala was prepared, times three. Two Bags of Frozen Onions staved off the tears. Meanwhile, three Kilos of Beef Mince were browned and added to the Large Pot.

Keema Mutter Aloo

Normally Hector serves Rice, not today. The plan today was to overload with Vegetables – Mince, Potatoes and Peas, it’ll never catch on. There had to be Methi, again a Bag of Frozen Methi was favoured over Dry or Fresh, much easier to use, less waste. A tin of Karela and some Karela Pickle found their way in also, Tamarind Sauce too, and so we have it:

Keema Karela Methi Aloo Mutter

With no Ladies or Babies present today, there was the Opperchancity to up the Spice Level. Hector had not sampled his Creation at any point prior to giving The Man from Bradford a Soupçon.

More Spice – was his verdict, and so another tablespoon of Chilli Powder was added.

Vindaloo

This was a Spicy Curry, well Seasoned, but not to Excess. Indeed, I have not presented such a Spicy Curry in many a year. Everyone had been invited to bring a plastic container for leftovers. Leftovers? Not today. I believe everyone went back for Seconds, some had Thirds. It was agreed that the little left at the bottom of the Pot would go to Dr. Stan who is still hors de combat.

Music has a habit of popping up in these pages. Today we had Ritchie Blackmore – Live at the Lorelei / Bittigheim-Bissingen. The latter of course was covered back in June when – we were there! Anathema’s – Weather Systems – was enjoyed by those who stayed on.

Marg finally made an appearance, once it was safe. The night concluded with an Initiation Ceremony: Jonathan finally managed to sample Rowing Jack (Ale Broward, Polska).

Bier, Musik, Company, and Curry-Heute, not a bad day.