After the monthly trip to The Staggs (Musselburgh), Martin and Hector were the last men standing. A pleasant walk across the Clyde was savoured, High Pressure today, one of the rare dry days this – so called – summer, now technically in the past.
Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) as ever was the chosen venue, part of Das Ritual post Musselburgh. Ayaz, Mein Host, was there to greet, no sign of any other Chefs this evening and so the conclusion was that he served us and cooked.
Martin followed Hector’s lead: Karahi Gosht (£7.90) served on-the-bone, as are all Lamb Dishes at this venue, with Chapattis (70p) to accompany. I feared that this late on a Saturday during Eid al-Adha, they may have run out of Lamb, Ayaz confirmed all was well.
No Salad tonight, simply a Jug of Water to amuse us whilst our order was prepared. I took the Opperchancity to study the ready prepared Dishes, the Keema Mutter always looks tempting, but then one misses out on one of the Best Karahi Experiences in the UK. I could eat here every day. I have written this often.
With due sense of pride, Ayaz presented the Karahi, the Chapattis arrived just as I completed the photographing. I sense that for many visitors to this Blog the visual is all, though I did meet an FP last Sunday who quoted chapter and verse, he knew Curry-Heute as well as The Hector.
Garnished with the customary Fresh Coriander and Ginger Strips, the Meat was primarily Lamb Chops, the Best of Both Worlds. A Supreme Karahi, exquisitely prepared, enough Masala to classify it as – Curry – no more.
Too Hot To Handle
Once the Chapattis were cool enough to touch, in we went. Conversation approached – Nil, companionable silence, it’s a Chap thing.
The Chops were stripped bare, no knives or forks used here. Sucky Bones revealed themselves in the Mash, moments of Absolute Joy. The Spice Level was at the top end of the scale, yet no extra Green Chillies were spotted. The Seasoning was not an issue, well balanced, all the Flavours from the Masala coming across. This was another Karahi Palace Blissful Experience, a Perfect Curry. I must come and do – the half kilo – again one day.
Once we were replete, it was time to note a few words from Martin:
That was not bad, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Hotter than last time we were here together, spicier, but thoroughly enjoyable.
This has to be it – I added.
Chefs from around the UK, Europe and beyond should visit this humble establishment. This is how to serve Karahi Gosht.
The Bill
£17.40 The Karahi Gosht was rounded up to £8.00, no problem given we primarily had Chops.
The Aftermath
Back out into the Autumn evening, farewell to Martin at Glasgow Central. September has always been my favourite month.